My "Special" Collection

[@SurvivalLilly]

BIG NEWS: I have designed my own Survival Knife called “APO-1”. You can get it now at my online store: www.survivallilly.at/ Thank you so much for your support

[@thomassmith8314]

Between the SRK and your modified Mora Pathfinder, I now see where your inspiration came from for the APO-1. Great job on the design, Lilly. Despite your critics, I believe it's a carefully considered knife that's well rounded for a multitude of tasks. Been looking for such a knife lately, so I finally pulled the trigger and bought yours today. Very excited to put it to use :-)

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It is obvious your knives are used a lot. This gives your opinions great credibility. Thanks for sharing

[@northernselfreliance6943]

Mark Young I agree. I see so many knife reviews from people for example Kaila Cummings who do knife reviews with brand new knives with no marks from use on the blades or handles at all. To me that's not a knife review that just reading the specs of the box. If people are going to do knife reviews they need to try the blade out for a minimum of a couple months. I have a lot of respect for Lilly and her opinions on gear because she actually goes out and uses her gear.

[@dares.3002]

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[@caitlinschneider7484]

Mark Young yeah

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

I don't agree.... Although I DO agree that she is experienced and knows what she is doing .

[@walterpalmer2749]

One knife is good. Two knives better. It's hard for one knife to do everything.

[@ghanaboyz]

also, two is one, one is none. Meaning a backup is never wrong.

[@walterpalmer2749]

Sure, can't argue with that.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

+ ghanaboyz also, two is one, one is none. Meaning a backup is never wrong. I learned that lesson as a lineman climbing poles. Carry two of everything up the pole you might need, if possible. If you have two items, you'll never drop the first one. But if you carry only one, Murphy's Law says you'll be climbing down to pick up the one you dropped! As far as meeting you and your sharpened entrenching tool in the dark, that would be one wicked thing to have to face. No telling how many died in WW I from a sharpened entrenching tool. That must have been a true nightmare.

[@ghanaboyz]

Yes, Murphy's Law can't really be totally forgotten! It tends to remind us of itself :) I can see the value of trying to carry some extra's with you else going up and down a few extra times...! I think you are right on the comment on the entrenching tool. I guess it is an example of "field modification", the long rifles and their issued bayonets being very cumbersome in close quarters. There probably were situations where one scared bastard, well trained in formal rifle bayonet drill, got killed in a trench by another scared bastard using a plain club or sharpened entrenching tool.

[@devonsanterre8449]

I bought the kabar Johnson adventure potbelly, comes with a small fixed blade for the fine stuff right in the sheath. but I also like my boker magnum lil giant as my go to small blade. I bring three knives lol. four if you count my folder on my car keys...

[@bishop2355]

You or your friend Survival Mike could just modify the SRK by grinding down the clip point part flat so that when you baton it would not lose that energy.

[@SurvivalLilly]

yes i thought about that. will do so in near future :)

[@SlimTravels]

bishop2355 Good call. I was seeking a solution to that problem before I bought it. Thanks!

[@kylesvlogsandgaming9020]

Survival Lilly hi I like the one before the ake

[@achigurh]

This is the best knife collection that I've ever seen on youtube. Why? because the knives are used ! Most knives on youtube are only used to open packages of more knives that come in the mail.

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

🕵️‍♂️

[@davidharris6581]

Lilly, I wish you would try a Kabar for a while and revue it. Also, what kind of folding knife do you carry EDC?

[@fredthorne9692]

Thank you for your honest and comprehensive overview. I don't think anyone should have to pay a small fortune or even a day's wages for a decent quality knife, bushcraft or just camping. Very helpful. ✌

[@SurvivalLilly]

Yeah I think so too. Merry Christmas :)

[@fredthorne9692]

Survival Lilly Thank you, and a Blessed Christmas to you and yours as well.

[@northwestoutdoorsman1180]

Survival Lilly if it's a mass produced knife I think the cost should be lower . but a custom knife the knife maker usually looses money with the time they put into making one . the steel isn't cheap to buy. neither is good handle making materials. plus the time to make it. and a decent wage to award yourself with .

[@asahearts1]

Would love to see some videos on hunting, skinning, etc now that you mention it.

[@WickdPerfekT]

Morgan this

[@kadow1313]

Morgan I know old comment but if y'all get this she has a channel called "survival Lilly restricted" she posts a lot of shooting videos and so far has one video on duck cleaning

[@FullSpectrumSurvival]

Nice set of blades.

[@karsten11553]

"This is not for blood work." Sage advice.

[@HFSurvivalSchool]

Considering your taste by knives shown here , I think the Condor Hudson Bay knife would be perfect for you :) Thanks for sharing and have a great holidays !

[@SurvivalLilly]

thanks, too broad for my taste tough

[@spacemanmoe5622]

Nice collection, my favorite was a Mora I had that was made in Finland. I lost it off the back of my truck wile pulling a boar out of a pond after I had shot it.

[@bigboy7289]

you should be on the TV show alone

[@taylorsinnard4629]

This lady is awesome. She has wonderful picks. It is very rare for someone to choose a wonderful knife like Kellam. Not many bushcrafters even know of it. All in all the knives listed are all of high quality.

[@normanmallory2055]

Excellent job Lily.. From my experience with steel, i look at it two ways, hard (D-2 tool steel) once sharp you don't have to touch it up too often... Mid hardness, re-sharpens faster but also dulls faster then D-2 does.. I own now 2 new knives as of the last 6 months and both are 1095 steel.. I like both and both are full tang which i do like... Over the years now i still lean into the D-2 steel or AUS-8 which is also a good melt and is hard steel.. I own and use 154 CM and ATS 34 steels both are easy to re-sharpen and hold an edge quite well...

[@mclang5932]

Scandinavian grind is the best. It is sharp, durable and easy to sharpen. And if you take "Lapin Leuku" with you, you don't necessary need an axe anymore :)

[@eldergroan]

Lilly i hope you get a chance to try a KA-BAR military knife for bushcraft, i'd like to see what you think of it.

[@NGMonocrom]

Regarding the Boker Vox, you forgot to mention that the leather backing on the sheath isn't included. Nor is it a factory option. As for the SRK, I have one and with that same sheath. Yes, it's quality, but the retention is far too strong. It raises blisters on the end of my thumb. The sheath needs to be modified for easier withdrawal of the knife, or (as I did) an aftermarket custom kydex sheath for it. A good overall video though. Thanks for making it, and Merry Christmas.

[@JollyPeanut]

Have you thought of grinding flat the clip point on your Cold Steel SRK it would be very easy to do with an angle grinder or even just a file..Good video ,Thanks :)

[@msuryaabdillahgamers]

lily you is the best survival

[@Rick1dat]

Very good review, very good point on the hardness for the knife steel.

[@Cetok01]

Another great gear review, Lilly. I'm also a huge Cold Steel fan, having had and used more than a dozen of their products over the years, including the SRK. I would also choose that as my primary, plus the Recon Scout for heavier work, and always, the multi-use Special Forces Shovel.

[@Standswithabeer]

I agree with your knife choices and logic wholeheartedly, but I wonder what the reason is you do not grind down the swage on the Cold Steel SRK if you find it too sharp to baton. I would. Still like the sheath you made for the Mora. Keep Rockin'....

[@SurvivalLilly]

I will do that soon :)

[@benfranklin2450]

knife and sword blades are easily protected from rust with a light coating of wax . Even an auto wax will work . I use candle wax for any blade that I will be cutting food with . I hope you will look into it .

[@gcrazy64]

good morning Lilly pad I love how you say "crappy" lol

[@northernselfreliance6943]

InThaHood Lilly Pad? lol I think someone watches to much How I met Your Mother

[@gcrazy64]

NorthernSelfReliance oh snap....my phone must've did that...and I never even heard of that.

[@francischevalier821]

hey lily love your vids. you once showed a knife with a deer antler handle. i would love to see that knife again.

[@bennyrempel5366]

What video

[@timschutte8310]

, I also love Mora knives, I have several, extremely sharp. I also have several cold steel knives. you have the exact same common sense taste as I do. glad to see you have several different knives as I do.

[@dailydoseofshorts535]

“The tip is very phin” quote of 2020

[@anttiroppola4414]

The scandi grind knife is a very old school design. I have one just like it. Good point of the scandi grind is that you can easily sharpen in the field due to the flat grind.

[@Martin_3D]

4:57 I thought it was the Boker Nicker until I saw the Puma engraving. It's the same knife

[@jessed1586]

Good collection Lilly. You sure have gotten some use out of them. I have an SRK. It's a real good knife. I don't like big knifes though. I think Batoning is mostly unnecessary and instead I would use a Laplander. Moras are great knives. They last a good while and keep their blade. And Swiss knife for around $15 w/ free shipping. Get a couple of them. A knife Id recommend is a benchmade push knife too. It's not a bushcraft knife. It wasn't made for carving or feathering, but it's a bad little knife for self defense. A last resort small defense knife that comes with a sheath you can leave on your hip or use for EDC. Not much pressure with a push knife, not much at all and it's going into someone. Anyway good vid.

[@nunyayourbusiness7327]

i liked the video but will a stainless blade make sparks on flint or a farrow rod

[@keitholeniacz7602]

Lily, Good honest review of your knives, with the pros and cons. Looking forward to more videos.

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Grat insights Lilly. I recently found your channel, and I appreciate your insight on things.

[@chha6439]

Um you need to try a Bowie knife .. all you will ever need !

[@p1nesap]

Good points about finger choil/guard safety and Mora's insane slicing ability. Thanks in advance for checking out my video on Austrian card game Schnapsen. Do you play?

[@powskier]

Question: If you have this nice hatchet, why do you wreck your knives doing all this battoning with them?

[@hemidart7]

Good question...

[@seanb6986]

There’s not much things that a person can do that will appeal an audience, if everyone likes to see battoning because its “fun” then you gotta do it, even though it’s a really stupid thing to do

[@mcr0741]

Because, hatchets are not good at that part either. They lack the weight and the momentum to be able to split logs in the direction of wood fibers. In short, they are absolutely useless at wood splitting. They get stuck at the first strike and can't be batoned either. However they are good for one thing, and that's what they are designed for. They can chop down medium sized trees across the trunk and chop off decent branches. In short, they can do the bulk of heavy duty chopping for you so that you don't wreck your knife in doing so and save it for finer crafting.

[@hardyakka6200]

I have a olde Heney Boker pocket knife all I use. It has the probe and tweezers still there.

[@13bravoredleg18]

I carry the new Mora Kansbol. I love the dual grind(Scandi/Flat)!!!

[@Terry14.88]

I think You may like the Mora Garberg . great video as usual!

[@macmurfy2jka]

I agree. She most certainly like the Garberg. The blade may be too short for her tastes though.

[@HamiltonDavids]

I subscribe to u ever since u were at 266,000 subs keep up the god work

[@semco72057]

I believe that I could sharpen any of the knives and hatchet you have and only have one knife which I found to be difficult to sharpen. I have plenty of knives and and each have their own best qualities and the one which would be my favorite is a hunting knife I purchased at a military base I was stationed at. I have had it now for over 35 years and it was made by Buck. I like the one knife you said you would buy again and it probably can be easily sharpened, and the handle is made tough on it.

[@timcushman2834]

have you tried any of the Ontario knives?

[@kkoktan1601]

Great video Lily. Starting out in bushcraft can get $$. I bought the Mora neck knife just because the big one really scare me. I wanted quality steel without the fear of a big knife. Merry Christmas to you! Happy Holidays. Your ' Survivor Lily' hoodies are under the tree. :) krystal

[@SmackNC]

Seems like biggest mistake that people make is trying to get one knife that does it all. You need at least three and a good ax. The one your carve with isn't necessarily the one you split wood with or work on cleaning an animal.

[@faunus9790]

Just wondering. All you fanboys and fangirls of batoning... where the hell do you find sawed off logs of wood to baton in free nature? Don't want to offend anyone but i use to do bushcrafting for about 10 years now and i was never forced to misuse and torture one of my knifes to do something that stupid. I have a small Fiskars x7 or a tomahawk to do the job - if NEEDED.

[@SurvivalLilly]

you can fell a tree by batoning. no saw needed

[@bradwjensen]

Don't get an ESEE knife (I've had most of them), get a Fallkniven. The F1 and A1 are my two favorites. S1 is a great in-between, but I'd rather have an F1 and A1.. The Pro versions have a better steel than the VG10 versions, but both steels are fantastic.

[@bohobushcraft7968]

Thank you for such an in-depth review of these knives. You can really tell they have been put through their paces which makes this review invaluable. ATB!

[@sweetcostarica]

Two Schools of Thought: Old school & Boy/Girl Scout Ethic - Do not baton with your knife/Use a hatchet or axe New School & Military Ethic - Baton with your knife/who needs an axe? Nobody This new I NEED a full-tang knife to camp, hike, & survive thinking is not for everyone and not really true. The gospel is any knife that you know how to use, again *know how to use* works well especially Mora knives. I understand your viewpoint though Lilly.

[@danoneill2846]

Why do you have it in the first place ? If it's to defend ... thin to win ( dagger ) , I don't think you can stab very deep with a large blade , you could slash , that is my plan if I defend with a swiss army knife . I only bring this up because if her , no weapon , if military to kill . I think she splits too much wood , no need , likely small wood is around , this is not a dis only a personal choice , I thought I saw in Canada they burned wood in half . The swiss army has a VERY GOOD saw to cut if needed . You can get a belt sheath for a hand ax & I think I would use that to defend over a swiss army . But I use a hand gun to defend so I leave the dagger at home & carry the swiss army , this is only my choice in my local area for short trips . If I had no gun , I would carry the dagger & keep the swiss in my pack .

[@wolfinthewildssurvival2765]

I really enjoy your videos and this one was great. The fact that you can easily see that you have put each knife to the test really shows your information is unbiased. I'm wondering though, have you ever owned or tested a Buck Knife. On my channel I tend to feature my Buck Selkirk exclusively and I'm wondering if you have an opinion about the Selkirk or Buck Knives in general?

[@Magneticitist]

I appreciate that you seem to give your honest opinion about your knives. A lot of these channels seem to automatically give great reviews and will only now and then toss a bad critique in for apparent honesty. I've given a lot of thought toward a good bushcraft blade for 'abusing' and have thought harder steels are not actually the way to go as you've suggested. I have a range of Moraknivs I feel would work great for 90% of outdoor activities but I wouldn't want to really abuse them like bashing the spine with a rock. In a survival situation I can easily see the need for that so I'd like a beater blade for that purpose, but will also have a good edge for general usage. Tougher, slightly softer steel like AUS-8 seems to be a good choice.

[@Rocketxeno]

Hallo ! Wie immer ein sehr gutes und unterhaltsames Video. Mir ging es ähnlich wie dir mit dem "perfekten Messer " . Hier nun meine Tipp. Probier mal das mora garberg aus . Für mich momentan das "perfekte messer" .

[@SurvivalLilly]

is mir a bissl zu kurz und zu dünn für ein survival messer

[@macmurfy2jka]

Thank you so much for actually talking about the real disadvantage of sharper swedges (clip points) It's not that they eat up the baton so much as the energy transfer is less efficient. They do seem to absorb the blow. A very astute observation!

[@anwarrajab8764]

where can i buy a bag that is suitable for like 3 days for camping

[@nunyayourbusiness7327]

walmart or sears

[@codyjohnston8074]

Ontario knife company - "Old Hickory 7" butcher knife - full tang, 1095 high carbon steel, about 3-4 mm thick, 90 degree spine, American hickory handles, brass pins, about 11-1/2" inches overall, very affordable, ( $ 15. dollars ) no sheath though But, Amazon sells thick, leather, after market, sheaths that fit them for around $ 7. dollars. give them a try, they also have paring knives, slicing knives, machete size 14" blades,...10 inch versions also.

[@thomasjefferson1457]

Great advice. I can tell you really know your knives with very practical opinions. Few women today take as much interest in survival camping as you do and I appreciate your insight into something that has traditionally been a mans realm. Your are an inspiration to us all.

[@rudyo8409]

really great vid" Thank you for sharing your thoughts on those knifes. I have a Mora garberg and a OKC sp53 machete , I believe these are the best of the best. I would like to see you do a review of these 2' I am so curious as to what a pro's thoughts would be on these 2 Michigan...

[@agnosjr]

Lilly have you ever heard or used a Black Bird from Ontario knives? Thank you for sharing I've got the SRK because of your review.

[@vlogshta8081]

hello tôi người VIET NAM

[@retical6479]

Besides you cold steel what is you favourite knife EDIT: great video amazing collection

[@markjg2275]

Hello Lilly, I own and use a lot of knives , I have found the knives I like most are the LT Wright knives made in U.S.A. , My favorite for outdoor use is the LT Wright GNS , it is just such a nice knife and size , the handle is the best I have used in any knife and the 01 steel is great for easy sharpening and field use. My smaller favorite knife for EDC and as a backup knife to the GNS is the LT Wright Next Gen , as well as the LT Wright Frontier valley which I use as a neck knife as well. And No I do not work for LT Wright , It is just after using and owning many knives that company is my favorite for quality and design for what I like in knives they are my first choice over any other knife company. The New LT Wright Sospes looks interesting as well a big hefty knife for many uses, but I do not know if I will buy that one ? it may be too much knife for what I use , plus the GNS can do everything I need in a field knife. Best wishes take care.

[@mistersmith3986]

SRK is the BEAST that keeps on giving!!!

[@cmonsterz]

Nice video, Lilly. You might want to look at Bark River Knives. They make some incredible knives for the money. Also, if you want a user's perspective on them, check out VirtuoVice on KZbin. He's from Japan and is an expert on knives and has very informative videos.

[@MikeFoxtrot1]

You forgot about your Victorinox Hunter Swiss Army Knike

[@salottin]

First time watching your channel (knew you only from Tactical's channel), and I have to say I'm glad I did. Subbed!

[@notesfromthemancave]

You rock Lilly. Women like you give me real hope for our world.

[@LordEagle]

YOU are an AMAZING and RESOURCEFUL individual !!! I think it's in the genetics. 👍

[@bladegirl1831]

Lots of love for those blades. Excellent choices there, Lilly. Keep it up.

[@RDPproject]

I absolutely love the Jagdmesser. That is what I would have in the campsite for food prep. Its beautiful.

[@coolplayznogame8855]

That's a good collection and nice points made about those blade designs and steel,,,,of all of those You have shown I must say the SRK is the most reliable and highest in quality and value,,,even with the false edge clip blade,,,but it nice of You to show how You choice has developed in knives that are out there being used,,,and they do have that well used look,,,SRK all the way,,,Take Care Survival Lilly and keepum sharp

[@kfjdjfjffjfjjffjfjfjdjdfjf7840]

Hello Lilly! Awesome video as always..but lit me ask something, where I can find this traditional Austria knife? Thanks,

[@Taunus-Tim]

I started to make my own knifes because i was frustrated about the quality and design that i get for effordable prices. It ain't that hard to build a good knife, only the heat treatment can be a challenge. However since i made my first knife, i search for perfection. So actually i bought some better tools etc. I don't want to know what i spent for my knifes. Think i could have bought one of the most expensive for the amount by now. However, since i build them myself, i never use a bought stock knife anymore. Custom knifes are incredibly much better than mass produced ones. I didn't want to believe it myself before. Maybe it's because you can make or order them precisely the way you specially want them to be.

[@YoderTexas]

Of these knives, which do you regularly carry on your camping trips? Or do you rotate them depending upon the tasks you have planned?

[@SurvivalLilly]

Right now I try out the modified Mora knife. Yes sometimes I rotate it with the Cold Steel SRK.

[@gregknight293]

.............Thank you, Lilly........always interested in everyones knife preferences......I would like to know the material of the white looking sheath next to the SRK..........Great vid.... keep them coming..........

[@TheEZGZ]

Thanks for the video. Whenever I buy a new hatchet I wrap several layers of duct tape under the head so that if I miss I won't chip the wood. It can also come in handy for a peace of tape but it gets crummy pretty fast so you would have to change it often if you wanted good spare tape around.

[@PhilipOberg]

pro sharpening tips: 1) when ur knife has a leather sheath, and the sheath has a hard leather edge, you can use that too hone and maintain the sharp knife blade✌️ 2) the best home sharpening tool I have ever used is my 1" belt sander. if you are serious about sharpening knives this is a must have sharpening tool. you can easily sharpen most knives in under 5 minutes to as sharp or sharper than the day you bought the knife.

[@esc7198]

Good video, what about a Kalashnikov bayonet?

[@edwinabbel3783]

Hi Lilly, I am an Dutch Ex Infantry Officer,.... I have a Cold steel Bushman,... Wrapped in Hokeytape what do you think of that knive??? I have a Cold Seel Spike Hawk, Cold steel Pipe Hawk and a Cold Steel Viking Hand Axe,... Which one would you prefer,.. or do you prefer the Wetterlings 55 cm Axe i described below,... I think you are more experianced then me at Bushcrafting!!! I also have a Silkey Axcel recurve with big teeth,... Wich combination would you prefer??? I also Have the Cold Steel Bowie Bushman Wrapped in Hokeytape. Also I have the same Wetterlings Axe and a bigger one Wetterlings 55 cm Axe. Also I have a Mora Bushcraft Survival Black,.. it comes with a Light my fire firesteel,.... and a ceramic diamant stone on the sheth,..I lately saw that you had a Mora Garberg,.. wich one do you prefer??? I like the ergnomic handle of the Mora bushraft survival black better My Cold Steel GI Tanto and Cold Steel Kukri machete I use in my garden or as a pri bar,.. I dont recommend the Cold Steel Kukri machete though,.. I think other tipes are better,... As an EDC knive I have a: Cold Steel Kobun Tanto,.... a boot knive. My backpack is an 5.11 Tactical rush 12 multicam and 5.11 Tactical rush 12 5.11 Tactical rush 24 wich i both recommend,... Just some thoughts,. last,.. wich boots do you prefer?? I have the: Meindl Army Gore combat boots,.... for winter and the Meindl Safari Mid for summer,... do you have anny sugestions??? Also I am looking for a good Hammock with tarp and Muscito net,.. I prefer it in camo,... do you have anny sugestions??? Also i use two Flecktarn Poncho's to make my shelter,... anny suggestions on all my questions? And yes,.. i love Mora, Cold Steel and 5.11 Taktical gear,... Cold steel because I love the 1055 carbon steel and affortable prices like mora does,...

[@lburrell1965]

Great advice Lilly, I bought 2 SRK s one in San mai steel , it is sharp as a razor.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Great video! Great information! Question, do you have any brothers or sisters that are into survival like you are?

[@jacobweisth7180]

The steel on the Mora knife is probably UBH20C, which is fairly similar to 1095 :) The SRK recently got updated with CPM-3V steel, which is even tougher than the AUS8-series, and holds an edge for much longer. It is more prone to rust though, as it is a high carbon steel.... I got an old one with Carbon V-blade, and I absolutely love that knife! Greetings from Norway :D

[@MountainGardenGirl]

Wonderful. We have been raiding GoodWill and buying knives for 59 cents (less than 1 dollar USA). Lots of fun and have found that good knives made for cooking from Japan worked the very best even for beginner batoning...but certainly not for survival. So now we know what you recommend. Awesome looking knife. Be wary of the popular online company you recommend...much talk about fakes being sold there of many products. Be aware of fine details that authenticate your product. Ex a Fizzler pressure cooker that sold for 300 Dollars turned out to not be guaranteed by the company with the same name....turns out it was not their product?

[@tristanmayer9102]

I have the SRK knife and I love it, and it's the best for the money in my opinion.

[@danoneill2846]

@4:30 this is why you don't mess with Lilly . My collection looks a lot different than Lilly's , I don't do splitting like she does . I have 3 kinds , if I could only have one of them it would be my Swiss Army . #2 is a dagger , a fighting knife , more like the one at 4:30 ( thin ) . #3 is my every day knife , a Chicago Cutlery about 5 1/2 blade basic butcher knife , many miles & is still my go to knife . I find for Deer , the swiss army is as good as the Chicago knife . I would use a hand ax for many of the things Lilly uses a knife for . I think for deer I find no need to CUT ANY BONE , many reasons NOT TO ! Much better to cut the joints apart , a few cuts in the right spot & the swiss army with about 3 1/2 in blade does as well as some manly looking 15 in knife . NO DIS TO LILLY , I think this is just personal choice , I most agree with her about FINGER TANG , BIG IS GOOD !! I also LOVE my 2 grit stone to keep them in shape !!! I also have a few locking folders that look bad ass , I have one in my day pack but never use it , I also have a Leather man multi tool , I also keep it in my day pack & find it very useful , mostly for the pliers ! If I was out walking or working in the woods I would empty the unused weight from my pack & only take my swiss army & Glock in a shoulder holster .

[@patrickgermond2750]

So I got a new knife. It's from American Knife Company, made by Bark River, and is called the Forest Knife. It's a copy of the Skookum. These knives are very well made and fit Mors Kochonskis specs. I don't agree with Mors that they are survival knives. But holy cow! They sure are pure pleasure to carve and craft with. They have a convex scandie grind. It's the best feather stick knife ever. I can get 20 curls per feather. I love it Lilly😜🥇 Merry Christmas 🎄🌸💐

[@tonyngc]

Nice selection. I usually carry a Swiss Army Knife, Gerber Multi-tool, S&W tactical folder, or Cold Steel Kudu wherever I go. In the field I have a Winchester hunter/skinning knife, Fiskars X7 hatchet, and a Ka Bar fighting knife. The Ka Bar I have had for 30 years and it holds up well. My brother has one of the early SRKs, the only thing that has needed replacing was the sheath.

[@RobinEsch]

This video is extremely helpful and educational. Thank you so much!

[@erikbrock5444]

I can also speak to the quality of the CS SRK. I've used mine for everything from general camp chores to pulling up linoleum flooring. It goes with me everywhere outdoors, whether it be camping or just a quick hike into the woods behind my house. As a companion to it I also keep a mora #1, which I use for finer work like food prep and carving. I understand this knife has recently, and unfortunately IMO, been discontinued, so when I have to replace it I'll need to do some research, but I'll probably end up getting another Mora(perhaps a neck knife), as I find them to be excellent knives, especially for the price. For larger cutting tasks I have a CS hammer tomahawk with a simple homemade leather sheath.

[@Ty_The_Bonsai_Guy]

hi Lilly. I've got a suggestion for you to add to your knife collection. Try the Ontario Knife Company SP 8 survival machete. It's excellent for batoning and chopping tasks. It's 1095 carbon steel and 1/4 of an inch thick and ten inch long blade. I love mine. it's the perfect companion to your knife. Check it out if you want. You can get them on Amazon. They're not very expensive. There are lots of videos on KZbin about it. Have a great day. Trace

[@Red_Proton]

Survival Lilly, have you tried knives by TOPS? I have the folding CSAR-T and the FIELDCRAFT. Very rugged and durable knives. Most, if not all, of their knives start with 1/4-inch high carbon steel.

[@iamrobert100]

Late comment. Did you use a cutting board for your custom sheath? I did for a CIMA knife I bought. Well actually I replaced the belt clip with the plastic. The CIMA knife has a weird steel belt clip. The cutting board plastic is tough but malleable, and can be shaped with heat. Everyone rags on the CIMA but that 420A(?) steel stays sharp longer than most people think and of course it is easy to sharpen. It is hardened to 58 HRC. I do not use it for super heavy duty, but I beat it up.

[@patrickgriffitt9136]

Im curious, Ive seen good cases built for carrying 1,2,3,and even 4 fixed blade knives for bushcraft and/or survival to cover different requirements but no mention of the lowly pocket knife. Trapper or Stockman can handle with ease chores as fuzz sticks,meal prep,cord cutting,digging out splinters etc. And it should always be in your pocket!

[@toocleanpappas5397]

I trust you on your blade choices. For your normal hiker and camper user ,however, Morakniv's are incredibly hard to beat for sure. I am using one for a 2000 mile hike. You can get a really good knife for 15 dollars, or 13 euros. ( For the price, I don't think you can do better than a Morakniv) . You could buy 4 of them for your favorite pick. (But really, no one wants to carry 4 knives) So I agree, if you are looking for a survival knife ie. one you need to survive with, go with the stronger one. But for 98% of people, a Morakniv is gonna work really well for the price. ( Also, though I have heard they can break like you said, I have hammered my carbon steel one into a tree by an inch and then held my weight (170 lbs) on it and it didn't break. So in no way are we talking the normal wear and tear you would do on a blade.

[@bushcraftbeats4556]

Sorry, I may comment a few times here... Love the line, "it has a good sheath, so I like the knife" Now THERE is real wisdom. When you're out in the woods, making a camp, crafting, whatever, you have to sheath and unsheath your knife a million times. A bad sheath is going to make that process onerous, you're going to end up putting your knife down or sticking it in some wood, then you're going to move around, and you won't have your belt knife on you when you need it. The sheath is AT LEAST as important as the knife! Good one Lilly, amazing to watch you learn bushcraft, and grow your channel over these . I'll never forgive you for working the yt algos with these short videos (this is your longs video in ages!), your old videos were too good, but it is great watching you get comfortable out there, and blowing up your channel. You've picked up about 27k subscribers in a month! Congrats to you!

[@lichosherst]

Ни*уя непонятно, но очень интересно

[@anthonyivanaglugubjr.2645]

Maybe Your Latest after This Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro would be Your Final Survival Choice . How About Knives with Serations For Sawing Cutting Action, I think it has Importance in Survival?

[@richardandrewcrosby3078]

Your videos are supercalifragilisticexpialidociously awesome and informative, thnks bunches!👍😎

[@timschutte8310]

, I carry my cold steel G.I. TANTO a lot. I like the fact that I can bolt it to my bamboo home made 550 Paracord walking stick to make a damn fine spear. I've killed a lot of animals with it. and fish. very thick and very very sharp like a razor blade. easy to sharpen due to the flat edges of the tanto. FYI, when sharpening any blade, use a black sharpie to mark the cutting edge so you can see exactly where your running your stone, works very well.

[@jasonford6317]

You are amazing. There is a film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed called "It's a Wonderful Life." In the film, there is a scene with rain pouring where Jimmy Stewart walks in the door of his new house where his new bride greets him saying "Welcome Home Mr. Bailey." It's a terrific scene where she has resourcefully cobbled together a dinner and a dining room, and a fire and a kitchen all in one tiny space😊 I used to think "only in Hollywood" until I saw your KZbin Channel.

[@james9093]

Hello,Lilly.Have ever taken the pocket knives into the consideration as the major wood-carving knives?Such as the boyscout camping knife. They have thinner blades which are more suitable for fine carving tasks. I use the axe to split logs and the pocket knife for wood carving.I never baton my belt knife. :)