Survival and Bushcraft Knives IMHO!

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

I define the difference between survival and bushcraft as: survival is the involuntary application of bushcraft skills, whereas bushcraft is enjoying the experience of wild camping.

[@bdcochran01]

Spot on!😊

[@RandoPandaSmiles]

Well said.

[@Jaden48108]

Cool definition.

[@eduardo_scarpini]

I agree, totally

[@Jaden48108]

Nice definition. Next time someone asks me the difference I'll refer to your interpretation.

[@GLEN1061]

The fact you own and use aTerävä Jääkäripuukko speaks volumes regarding your experience and skill level! So I'm surprised you didn't take time to comment on it!

[@ajfoyt1163]

I couldn't help but notice this as well, and I concur wholeheartedly my friend. 😁🤙 I have one, it's one of my favorite blades to take outdoors.

[@crookmcstealie]

I love to take out my jaakaripuukko with my terava skrama and my mini skrama. I feel like I can literally get anything done with them. Plus 3 knives in 2 sheaths is pretty fun.

[@OPSTuT]

I had a custom blade made by Devon Cole. It’s my favorite blade. It’s a tank !

[@dbbeck90]

The one to the right of the Garberg right?

[@TheDavewatts]

I bought one and after being so looking forward to receiving it I've never been so disappointed. The grinds were completely different on each side totally uneven, and arrived really blunt, because of how uneven the knife was it was very hard to get even a half decent edge on. I have to say the worst knife I've ever bought, a shame because the handle is super very comfortable, and a decent enough sheath. I've had a hultafors heavy duty in my pack for about 12 years, fantastic knives, a really tuff blade, I took the time to make it a zero scandivex and it definitely is a great survival knife. I paid £4 new for it.

[@robbabcock_]

Great video! Honestly, the Terävä Jääkäripuukko you have laying there is essentially a perfect blade for survival or bushcraft! You should have talked a bit about it. Carbon steel, virtually indestructible yet great geometry and a superior sheath/scabbard...and it's reasonably priced. I chuckled a bit at the "safe queen" segment. I'm a chef by trade and some of my knives are terrifyingly expensive! My Nubatama was $900! Back in the day as I started to get into more expensive Japanese cutlery I bought an expensive-to-me limited edition Hattori FH. It was dazzling to look at but far too pretty to use. Eventually it sunk in that a knife too expensive to use was pointless to own, at least for me. I sold the knife for a profit and decided that from there on I'd only buy knives I intended to use. That led me to even more expensive blades but true to my plan I use them all. The obvious exceptions for me are limited edition SAKs and stuff, made to be collected, as well as some knives that belonged to my dad. No way I'm going to risk losing them as they're a link to him even though he's been gone for fifteen years now. Thanks for a fascinating peek into your collection!

[@nhbadger883]

Hey Andrew, thanks for uploading this video today. Your channel is one of a few I look forward to watching. Your sh#t is solid and informative. Don't worry about taking a week or so off if you need it. We'll still be here.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I appreciate that!

[@shadowcastre]

Cool collection....! There is No difference between survival knives & bushcraft knives... It's all semantics that drives knife sales! I do enjoy your videos but "one tool option" is a garbage term that promotes a false sense of security. One should always pack more than one knife and ulitmately... Use the right tool for the job! Thanks for the video...

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

Could not agree more, my friend!!!

[@DWMurry]

The mere fact that you have a Skookum in Your collection.... Jus' .... Dayum! Perseverance Pays Off!

[@charlessalmond7076]

7 years.

[@canadafree2087]

When bullets are not flying, bushcrafters make the best survivalists. Bush craft is all the skills of the woods: nav, weather reading, shelter building, fire, hunting, fishing. Sadly what passes for a Bushcrafter on KZbin is going out for the day and making tea then heading home. You have several knives I own and I enjoy seeing you use the Jääkäripuukko. I have a Garberg I traded Dave for; I am not keeping it mint for that reason, just don't get out much with two jobs. I've sold off ESEE 3s and 4s but the Moras stayed.

[@asmith7876]

They say first you have to admit you have a problem...but I don't see a problem, just a collection of knives! 🤣🤣🤣 Nice selections.

[@johnturtle6649]

I see a lot of solutions, not a single problem.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Right on!

[@canadafree2087]

The problem rears it's ugly head when you realize you don't have enough hours in the day to oil all the leather sheaths, wax all the wood handles, and sharpen all the blades. lol

[@TheBudgetguy_K.T]

​@canadafree2087 Simple solution take 15 minutes a day to do one every day or more if you feel like it... knives are good for months in storage or years in proper storage... Which means you'd probably need over 1000+ knives to start having issues with upkeep

[@mab1120]

I can quit anytime I want to.

[@_Frimer_]

Why you skiped the Terava Jaakaripuukko 110?😄 It's the knife i would depend my life on. I have the 140 though. For every day use, food processing, skinning and fire starter I use the Morakniv Gansbol (stainless) It's thinner and sharper than the Garberg but still extremely tough and it won't leave your food tasting like rust like the carbon steel ones😉 I also have a Companion HD also in stainless(better for wet conditions or if you are close to the sea etc) I also have an ESEE 3 for carving and light wood work and use an ESEE IZULA for EDC.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I figured most of us already knew about how good it is because we have great taste!

[@_Frimer_]

​@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft True😁

[@infantryski11b64]

Shoutout to the Mora Garberg and Victorinox Rangergrip 79

[@ModernRefugee]

Great walk through. A Skookum bush tool in the wild, how cool is that. Thanks for showing it.

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

G'Day Andrew oh goodie my favorite subject Knives I like the look of that ESSE that is similar to the designs I make usually from high carbon steel 1080, 1084. I have just made 2 different stainless steel knives I see your on facebook so I can post you pics. I really prefer a full tang due to it's over all strength compared to a rat's tail knife or those weak Rambo knock offs with the hollow handles lol. Yes I' am a WWE fan and have been for 46 years. Stay safe and stay alert with all this b/s going on in Europe etc.

[@earlshaner4441]

A beautiful collection my friend

[@robshirewood5060]

Nice collection. One instructor few people mention is John Wiseman "Lofty" as he is known, but in the context of another great instructor who taught "Lofty", namely Eddie McGee a Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer 2) Parachute Regiment and later special forces, he was also a superb tracker who helped to track down the murderer of some Police officers here in the UK, risking his own life. The murderer had been a member of a Reserve sf unit and was a total survival E&E nut who had been rejected by SF (UK) as psychologically unsuitable and not badged. Dealing with him was very dangerous. Eddie tracked him right up to his hideout after many false trails and hostages had been held by him, unknown to the Police, and finally the Police shot him in that lair. Eddie should not be forgotten, he was superb, and his books including "No Need To Die" are well worth the money and a great addition to anyone's survival arsenal. Here is a salute to all here, especially Andrew, always great videos and instruction, and a true salute to the late , respected and well remembered Eddie McGee. "Paras never die they just go to Heaven and Re-group"

[@brettlaw4346]

Step 1: Buy a $20 survival knife _on purpose_ not incidental to some cheap knife being available. Step 2: Aim to get the same value out of all the other 10 Cs. Step 3: Buy a nice bushcraft knife when you prove you don't lose knives. Step 4: Buy another $20 survival knife.

[@victorchinchillvas]

Awesome video, and a bad azz collection. Thank you for the conversation about the two schools of thought and how they overlap and differentiate.🙏🏽🗡️🤘🏽

[@davidoergel8710]

I was sent to you by a good guy you know. Corporals Corner. He had nothing but good things to say about you. Yes I hit the subscribed button. Like the video on the knives.

[@generatormike]

in my home woods mora black and a sak outrider or swiss camp for backpacking shft mora garberg and a bk2 and a sak ranger with fire fly pen tooth pick pen and tweezers hultafors ok4 and mora companion HD is a preference thing if you do not want to buy a mora black i also have schrades jokers BPS's condors gerbers and a esee 6 I have the victornox bush craft knife it is delicate compared to every other knife I have, had a SAK in my pocket for 50 years kinda disappointed on the fixed blade camp knife the gerber strong arm is a beast, either you love it or you don't I do a gerber multitool, because you can deploy the jaws with one hand

[@canadafree2087]

Outrider owner here too, they seem to get no love on KZbin. :( I had to change the camo handles for red, cause red is iconic SAK. lol

[@Juli-g4d]

Nice vid, no apologies necessary. Great display and explanation. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@michaelschweimler7292]

I absoulty agree. I startet carrying knives when I was 12 years old . And you are spot on with the preferrable blade length 3 to 5 inch. After owning hundreds,maybe over a thousand knifes over the last 50 years it comes down to the point were you know that any well constructed knife, made of good materials, that fits your hand will perform good . The most simple,proven designs usually perform best. Don' t do stupid things to your knife and it will not do stupid things to you.

[@jesseherbert2585]

Appreciate your content. I'm a knife fan since childhood and as I've aged I've gone toward light/simple/strong. Be well and keep these coming.

[@shawnthompson5166]

How do you put that knife back in your battle belt without taking it off but not puncturing a kidney trying to get it back in to the sheath ?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Very carefully!

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! Nice collection. I tell young people all the time when they ask me about a knife to carry, they can take apart a human body with a one inch blade. Thanks for all You Do! God Bless!

[@nurseactual]

Fellow oklahoman, what part of our great state? Im in NE Ok.😊

[@doubled3983]

Owasso area.

[@nurseactual]

@@doubled3983 sapulpa

[@rockylewis5218]

Just south of McAlester

[@MrTimmy-vz3nt]

This is so much better than corporal “I have something for sale” corner.

[@byteblock1667]

Uhhh He does a lot more than try to sell you shit.

[@MrTimmy-vz3nt]

@@byteblock1667 Oh I know. . KZbin needs to have the "insert sarcasm here" button. :)

[@dancofoed3422]

as opposed to who dave canterbury?

[@benterwellen]

All the corporal does is try to sell crap, sure he makes structures, his channel is old news, also bailed out on his mentor, who gave him everything…

[@elund408]

@@benterwellen HIs channel was around before he worked for Dave, He gave more to Dave than Dave gave to him. He has to do what he needs to do to make money.

[@martingreen2018]

Lovely to see a British knife in your collection, got mine on a woodlore course 20 years ago. Thank you for all the videos

[@Nofixedabode859]

You must have a Alan wood in maple I take it? I bought the newer emberlit one with black micarta handle but swapped it for a SWC with oak scales much prefer it to the black

[@youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904]

Whats the best option for a robust bushcraft/camping knife for a budget of about 30-50 dollars?

[@nurseactual]

Cold Steel SRK paired with a Mora. I have the Mora Robust, 3.6in blade 14c28n steel I think, thicker blade akin to the kansbol or garberg. SRK 40 bucks, Mora Robust 16 bucks.

[@youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904]

@@nurseactual thank you for the insight

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

One knife I didn’t table is the cold steel bushman. I honestly think it’s a great mini-machete that doubles as a spear head.

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

I dont think that a belt knife is worth its weight. I'd much rather have a modified Crunch multtool with 3 different saw blades, each to be held in the vicegrip of the Crunch. You can split wood by starting a saw kerf across the end of the log and driving a wooden wedge unto the slit made by the saw. Then you're not risking the breaking of your knife-blade.

[@JKYLEM1000]

I think I somewhat disagree with your position simply because that method takes more time. Having that belt knife means you can complete tasks more quickly. But we all have our preferences right!

[@peterbogart4531]

Gimme a weapon/survival knife for the belt, with a cross-guard to help keep the blade from getting stuck in the head or spine of a predator that gets under my rifle barrel when I don't have a compact revolver within reach. Been there twice in the Yukon bush, only got saved from using the knife by God's grace, &/or the right dog at the second time. A blade is hardly ever my first choice for self defense. For me, it always gets consideration over bare hands, or feet, though. For more of a pure weapon, I would recommend at least a 6 & 1/2 inch blade for deep penetration in a stab thrust. Would that survival would never need be brutal, but too often it is, especially on the Frontier.

[@peterbogart4531]

In Jellystone Park, just to be safe, I would recommend a splitting maul and two or three steel wedges. Or maybe just haul a hydraulic splitter behind the pickup. There's an idea, a Mors Kochanski Bushcraft-Survival Wood Splitter! I still don't believe how that wood resisted an ordinary hatchet. Completely demolished the tool. Lucky it wasn't mine. Of course, that was years ago. Toughest wood I ever saw in my whole life, next maybe to the Osage Orange in some of the old fence lines from the Midwestern pioneer farming days.

[@PlainsmansCabin]

Excellent topic! Id like to see you do a similar video on axes and saws! Thanks!

[@greekveteran2715]

Μy favorites: Manly Patriot (EDC my most used fixed blade), TRC Mille Cuori (SHTF knife in my bob,brings me memories from my service years) Mora Bushcraft Black: (Knife I use to practice my skills ).Lionsteel M4 (Bob back up knife). I wish I could try, the Survive GSO 4, the 4.5 or 4.7 as also the LT Wright Forest Trail and GNS. I live near the woods and I always go for wild edibles.A knife like the GSO 4.5 would be the perfect belt knife for my needs.

[@ifell3]

BK2 Campanion, love this knife, heavy-duty!! Pared with a Mora! Edit: Paired not pared

[@greekveteran2715]

OVerrated.That's a brick, not a knife. BK 16 is far superiror knife. If you want power and versatility, even BK 7 is a better option.

[@ifell3]

@@greekveteran2715 Looking at the BK16 as a one and only job, I think you are right. I look at my BK2 as a campsite champion, a jack of all. Like I say, paired with another fine slicing knife and a foldable branch cutter you can forget your axe!

[@greekveteran2715]

BK 2, is not a decent belt knife, neither a jack of all trades master of none, like the BK 7 for exampple is. So, If one needs a knife at that size, BK 16. is the better option at that price point, as also if he needs a Jack of all trades, BK 7 is the design that can offer that. OF course, from the collcectors point of view, any knife that clicks his eyes, is good. Italk from the user's point of view,since that tool (knife) is the most important tool in our life and the one we use the most, day in day out. I hope people forgive me, if they have a different opinion, but I believe I just mentioned facts. Keep em sharp and stay safe guys! @@ifell3

[@codyjames1952]

Well my knives are US 1917 Bolo Kabar's USN MK-1 & A Mk-2 a Kabar Camp Knive a SOG North West Ranger a SOG Forced , and my day carry is a Schrade SCHF-56-LM or a Cold Steel Pendleton hanter for just a walk in the woods.

[@scottangel6462]

I think I'm beginning to drool at you collection!! Very nice indeed!!

[@eriktaylor5704]

Nice collection. I have not graduated to any safe queens, but I have worked up through Mora knives and now own a Joker Ember and Kellan Puukko. The Ember is my beater bushcraft and the Kellan is my carver.

[@FerndaleMichiganUSA]

Holy smokes those are sweet knives. i have the Hultafor's GK and love it but that skookum bush tool is beautiful.

[@marktodhunter8397]

If im down to stiking a rock on the back of my knife to make a fire or having to make a friction fire I have bigger problems than needing a fire.

[@f.n.f-666]

Your fan from Iraq 🇮🇶 👏🏼

[@Jaden48108]

Impressive collection. I keep two Moras, one Helle knife and a Pathfinder as my go-to blades. Like you the Helle knife is almost too beautiful to use, hence it sits on its throne in my gun safe, whereas the Pathfinder dirty-by-design Scorpion is made for the bushcraft work-a-holic. It still manages to stay attractive in a manly-man way, secretly making the other knives jealous. I do keep a stainless steel Mora knock off made in China which I tricked out and made super sharp. Believe it or not I rather like the damn thing with its small book of matches, thread and needle, and other stuff inside the sheath.

[@waltertello-malnati3153]

Thank You for the video, awesome collection. Question, what knife is the one with the green kidex, black handle?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

It’s the Tarava 110

[@waltertello-malnati3153]

Thank you, would be a great companion to my Skrama 240@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

[@waltertello-malnati3153]

Thank You@grayssoncarl5020

[@highchamp1]

Experience Trial and error Standard Great when there's just a handful of good choices. Then you can't go wrong. (pens, protractor, compasses, watches, packs, boots etc.) Pretty Even better if it looks good. Good design (not lacking anything, no need to modify.) Nice wooden grip or grip handle pattern (for example Ka Bar) color (brown leather) surface texture (no shine) etc.

[@nigelduncan-adam5988]

Started with my Dads Kukri in 71 still had it when I discharged in 96 only needed new handles once in fact still have it somewhere.

[@Joinordie718]

Major Andrew ,you sir have some very excellent knives and some great ideas and knowledge about them and what to use for bushcraft and survival.👍🇺🇸

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

some of the knives that are available for Survival now are outstanding designs. I wish they had been available back when I was in the ARMY. Bushcraft knives have not really changed that much in 100 years. Kephart, G.W. Sears ( Nessmuk) Mora and Hultafors scandi designs still prevail. this is a very good description of the designs you have. thank you. I was actually planning a similar video, and still might do it, with my perspective.

[@JamesJohnson-if8rz]

Hard to believe such a badass was a spanky wearing WWE fan!!❤❤❤

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

😂

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

Just out of curiosity, is there a reason you skipped over the Terävä? I have found the Jääkäripuukko 140 might be the one knife I'd grab and take if I could have only one knife. My current set up to go out into the high Uintah mountains near where I live is my Skrama 240 with the double sheath holding a Skrama 80, and it replaces every other outdoor tool I have except my Leatherman Wave and Silky Zubat. My LT Wright Jessmik-C in AEB-L is my EDC, and when Carothers gets out their EDC 3 with their incredible Delta 3V heat treatment I may get that, but the Terävä Skrama 240 and 80 are my current perfect outdoor rig.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

No reason I was aiming for a summary video since it was a busy weekend.

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft Well, it was a good summary and you've earned yourself a new sub. Good look at knives.

[@brickhouseprep]

Hello. Love your videos. I learn a lot. Quick question. What is the name of the knife bottom row 4th from the right in the green Juden holster. I see it in many of your videos but you didn’t talk about it in your video. Thank you.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Nice collection. Darn good video, too. You put out some good information for us to turn over in our minds. I like my PKS Scorpion XL as well. Sharp. Easy to work with. Did you have a favorite military issue knife while you were Rangerin’? Thank you for all you do to teach us useful skills.

[@Rick40years]

I would be interested to know what you think of the ka-bar usmc knife? Ive had one for 25 years and it does everything. I modified it for a lanyard hole off of the pommel. Best

[@aaronbenesh4722]

What is the purpose of the paracord on the end of all of your knives? I like your collection. I have an early PF Scout with the divot in the handle to act as a bearing block for bow drilling.

[@stevemcdermott6199]

Class collection your esse 4 is 1095 HC its a great knife

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

Pretty sure that Esse 4 is 1095. I don't remember them coating any of their stainless blades.

[@Dreoilin]

Have ya seen the lads from DBK on KZbin? Great and fun content with honest testing.

[@1981-A_R]

Bushcraft - Survival - Fixed blades = bliss!! Great collection Andrew , I've been meaning to grab an LT Wright , also , I've had an ESSE in my basket on the knife centre for a while , just been buying more folders for my collection !! Been on a bit of a Spyderco kick ( I know you like Benchmade ) but my goal was to collect more fixed blades this year !! Big shout Ray Mears , I recommend his books to any and everyone I know who asks about a good survival book!!! Great video , look forward to more overnight videos coming from yourself this summer!!! 👏💪👊

[@jasongarling20]

Sweet collection 😍 ✨️ ♥️ appreciate your opinions on those!

[@terryrichards8645]

Awesome collection it looks like the top of my dresser. I think I only have about 35 knives.😊 I have everything from Buck knife to the old Rambo knife. Two knives have blades on both ends. A little bit of everything I might even make you jealous. But I doubt it.😊

[@rockylewis5218]

Nice collection, good video. I personaly have always been a fan of the Navy MK1 from the WWII era. Ka-bar makes a modern reproduction that is pretty near perfect for my purposes. I have several others that are probably better, but nostalgia I guess. Edit: P.S. Sua Sponte bro, 1/75 in the late 90's

[@Thekulprit92]

Those are good knives as well

[@richardrogers8254]

Got a Moraknive Robust that's super tough, got for a gift and love it. Also a SOG SOGZilla Kukri with the sawback you can do all kinds of stuff with, comfortable and great edge retention. Have Ontario Knife Co Spec 6 Combat as well. Always wanted a good Kephart design, maybe a PKS or Condor.

[@InimitaPaul]

I have a custom 2 1/2” belt/neck knife (full tang), a Helle Eggen (stick tang) bushcraft knife and a Karesuando hunters axe. All three combined are not much heavier than my Dartmoor survival knife (it’s a beast) and the axe/neck knife combo with wrapped handles will be great if it becomes necessary to go berserker mode. Paired with my Agawa Canyon 21 with a few different blade types and there’s not much I can’t get done out in the wild, I love to build and create while I’m out, build a structure, tarp it and job done.

[@bobinmontana777]

Sent a request to Rod at Skookum Bush Tool 10 years ago. Just got a return email a month ago explaining he’d get back to me when available.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 That Terävä Jääkäri (110?) in the kydex sheath .. awesome. The two fixed blade knives that I use are a Terävä 140 and a Mora 'Light my Fire'. They didn't cost the earth and do exactly what I expect of them.

[@ourtechwriter]

Very fine, major! Iam still working on my collection as i can. Love my Moras. Have a couple OKC's for chopping, and a couple of pretty knives, and some SAKS.

[@friendofcoal]

What is the knife on the bottom row 4th from the right?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Terava 110

[@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu]

Beautiful collection. Same taste. I want to suggest you to consider 1095 Boker Bark Beetle and BRKT Wilderness Explorer. Bark Beetle edge needs a bit re profiling and its leather sheath needs wet forming. Then you will have all new experiences the way it’s designed. Don’t forget that its tip is the most delicate amongst all knives ever seen. Keep it up 🔪

[@axistec]

I appreciate the fact that even your safe queen knives are actually used on the field. I have many knives I just collect, but it's stupid in a sense for we die and never get to really enjoy em.

[@tleechapman6991]

Like to know what the black handle/green sheath is beside the mora in the leather sheath. If you can.

[@AnthonyScottGames]

Where do you get a decent knife that isn’t $300?

[@asmith7876]

You can't beat Mora....don't fall for the BS, you can spend under $100 to WAY under $100 and get a nice usable knife.

[@maxpinson5002]

Lately I've been using the Dexter Russell Green River #4215 for around $15.00 Essentially the same knife Col Townsend Whelen used for his needs years ago. I've had some fairly expensive knives, but they really didn't offer much more than prestige and satisfaction of ownership. Cleaned lots of animals and fish with factory production knives that are readily available everywhere. FWIW, when I was in the real scouts in the 70s, nobody used knives for cutting firewood. Axe or hatchet for the larger stuff, stomp or break by hand the small stuff. Same as Kephart and Nesmuk and all the early explorers and mountain men

[@SirPraiseSun]

a survival knife is 1 that functions with an edge, that first path finder is freakin beautiful.

[@Uhnonuhmous]

Hey from NC home of Camp Lejeune. You're like me, knife collector since age 10. Still have a collection, from spring assist, butterfly knife as they're known to Mora , Shrade (cheap metal) to Glock knives and my favorite several K-bars. Scandi grind is my go to. Weapon, double edge M48. Any knife can be what you need it to be. Experiment with knives as your able. As Andrew said you may need an expensive knife. Buy once cry once. Buy and use what you can afford but by right. And buy two if you can. Two is one, one is none. Thanks Major. Enjoyed memory lane with knives.

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

LOL, your 1st survival knife was miles better than mine. I got mine from an ad in a comic book ,it had a bubble compass pummel , survival kit wire saw in the handle ,combo saw knife and bottle opener blade. It didn't do anything well ,but it looked cool still have it (in my closet) Honestly a sharp stick would be more useful in a survival situation.

[@Subdood04]

It’s the Hultafors Green Knife. Really love them. All my sons have at least one (maybe 2?).

[@KCsniper79]

The time the video comes out is no issue as long as we get one it’s all good, nice collection you have there. I know it’s a long shot especially with all the blade steels that are out now but, what is your preferred steel besides carbon unless that is your preferred steel… thanks 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I like carbon steel but it depends on environment. Humid environments I’m gonna pull a stainless off the shelf!

[@nickpetkoglou1990]

Grohmann knives. Hand made in Pictou Nova Scotia Canada are what I use & collect. Check them out. Good video Sir 🍻

[@French-o8u]

Check the "Canadian Trapper" made by Anton Wingen in Germany in the 70s : it's a perfect copy on steroids of the Grohmann Survival !

[@Arnis_GM_2B]

Don’t cut towards yourself 😂 I’ve done it to

[@timothyhall2117]

Noticed the 82nd combat patch; which unit were you with?

[@richgenalski8639]

im using a joker knife at the moment they are also very good

[@leebratton7570]

The terava got no love it was the only reason i clicked on the video

[@RobAube-gf7qo]

Hey, how bout a vid on your machetes. Your vids are great!

[@jeffhowell3310]

I knew there was something I liked about you, I was not ranks in state in 1996 , and beat the number 1 ranked wrestler and went on to become the state runner up. We were th 2 biggest in our class nationally, I tunered down Wyoming to go into the military instead., great collection there.

[@youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904]

Also, have you tried BeaverCraft knives before?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I’ve used some for carving, seemed like great tools!

[@SubUrbanOutdoors-no2kp]

Always great content Professor! Thank you a bunch, learned something today.

[@450Xer]

Thanks for a well said and informative video.

[@OutdoorFreedomDk]

Wow nice collection ! And a very nice video too! -I watched all 17:09 .👊🔥🍓 "Scandic grind" get damaged/ destroyed when used as a "can opener" WOOD ONLY ! So I ALWAYS have my Victorinox Pocket knife in my pocket. (This (EU legal) also patong wood, make fire kindling, open cans, remove splinters from fingers, and has a exelient cutting scissors, saw, crowbar and oths.- And it's ALL right down in my front right pocket. and it's ; Every day. Every night..

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Hey Bro, thank you for your service to the US of A! EXCELLENT VIDEO and overview of the progression of survival and bushcraft knives you have used. It was very interesting and educational to hear your rationale and explanation. I agree, the Mora Garberg is such an excellent knife for the money - what a great VALUE! You have some beautiful knives in your collection, and it was great to see how well they have all held up to heavy-duty use! I subscribed to your channel - thank you!

[@alanrice39]

Andrew, don’t apologize for this video. I really enjoyed seeing your knife collection and your take on survival/bushcraft knifes, thanks for taking the time out to do this video. Hope you enjoyed watching the wrestling

[@michaelw2288]

Who hadn't made a messy mistake with a blade ? My first one was making an aircraft model aged 10, my last one was cutting up plastic with a box cutter about 2 years ago. Call them refresher courses.

[@kncochran1]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your collection.

[@BreathofSan]

I agree with your design concept for a bushcraft knife. However, I don't understand why you choose knives with such fragile handles like the Moras for survival. ''Those who can do more can do less'', especially in a survival context.

[@muskett4108]

Lovely collection of knives. I have a similar collection, but possibly just older and more varied. Now I have some Teravas my better knives don't see so much action, just because these are so good for real work. Sadly, you didn't pick it up to talk about yours. I consider the best "Survival" knife out there presently is the original full length Skrama; thinking man's Golok. Anyone going out in the bush should have a pocket knife anyhow. Nothing Bushcraft or Survival I can't do with a SAK, but wow it takes yonks. Why having more than one knife makes sense. Nice one.

[@thomasp.4649]

Interesting collection of knives . I own also Hultafors and Terävä kives and some Morakniv . The cheapest and best knive for survival is in my eyes the Hultafors OK 1 ,GK . For bushcraft i use Joker knives from Spain.

[@unfi6798]

G'day Major. Quite an impressive collection there, especially the Helle & LTs. Glad to see they've all been used at one time or another. We beat our knives to the max & we know what you mean by the length of the blade. Our Hultaford & Fox has a 4inch blade with high Scandi. When hogging hard wood we use our BKs Quite impress too with the KaBar Selkirk. Great vid mate. Cheers from Australia.

[@TurnipGreen]

The knife that rides with me everyday is my Cold Steel large serrated voyager. I've tried to replace it so many times, but, IMO nothing else is as easy to carry, open, and close. It's most definitely my survival knife 🔪

[@blackstarninja2993]

Thx for the video. I am still experimenting with knives. Actually I like larger modells. But your explanations make perfect sense 👍🏻

[@tomritter493]

I jmo don't see any difference between survival or bushcraft .back before some one ketd the b.c stuff it was woodland survival .and iv done it with a hunting knife and a combat type blade bog hollow handled knives good vid I reviewed thay scorpion from Chris woods great blade😊

[@clintstinkeye5607]

I have excellent sharpening skills with super steels and "meh". steels It comes down to this, for me - If my diamond stones are liberated from me I cannot make a super steel behave like a super steel. If I end up wherever with a 1095 blade, I don't need diamonds to make it shine. I don't want something that will turn into a screwdriver without "league" level solutions that can't be found easily in nature. I can get Swiss Army Knifes surgically sharp with a pair of cotton jeans. Couldn't do that with a steel that gets it's properties from ultra hard vanadium and misc. other carbide recipes. Cavemen made effective tools and didn't have the Amazon Prime next day delivery diamond stone option.

[@daviddilley8310]

Thanks for lifting my feelings of guilt... I thought 11 knives was getting a bit excessive... (my wife does anyway LOL). Anyhow, still counting as I have to accommodate the grandkids as they get old enough to be taught how to use them.

[@woodchild48]

A pleasure to see used knives! How often does someone declare their best, favorite knife when it's new?! To find out that, you have to use it! Also good: reasonable sizes, no survival machetes. For me, scandi is ideal for bushcraft. For survival I would prefer convex. But in a real, long-term survival situation, even a scandi will become convex.

[@johndalessandro6433]

I dig it. Glad ya didnt just push the higher end knives and enforced the fact that the cheaper knives still complete many tasks! Well done Andrew!

[@ToolsandTime]

Excellent video and useful explanation on the priorities and differences of Bushcraft and Survival blades. Also thank you for sharing your awesome and sharp collection with us!

[@ProfessorBushcraft]

A lovely set. That is technically not a Woodlore that you have, but rather the Ray Mears Bushcraft knife by Steven Wade Cox (who sadly passed away a few years ago). It’s a beautiful knife - it’s not a Woody only because ‘Woodlore’ is not stamped on the blade.

[@James-ke5sx]

That is a great collection of knives. I have learned quite a bit about survival from you over the last few years. I'm in Canada so I keep a British MOD because half the time everything is frozen solid here. I recently picked up a Esee 4 clip point. The sharpened clip is great for making fine scrapings from fatwood.

[@skip6772]

The Terava Jaakaripuuko for the win. My ESEE had butter soft crap steel. I'd never buy another ESEE.