Ultimate Cutting Tool Battle! - Have we finally found the one?

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks a lot for the support folks!:) Next up is the Extreme Winter Survival Challenge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZmnf6WCmdqaq5I, when we try to survive the night and make our way back to civilization after falling through ice. Enjoy!, Julius & Dylan

[@haydengowell2409]

Smooth Gefixt 8:56 is actually really funny

[@gresmaster2279]

I love ur vids i wach them every day,im in to this much love from ur subscriber: Ivana

[@robinpohl2702]

Smooth Gefixt always welcome, your videos are always well worth the time and I'm always looking forward to new uploads. One of the few channels I can stop whatever I'm doing for and don't regret it afterwards. Also I think a short close up and brief explanation of the broken saw would have been great, it's always interesting to see gear fail and how it happened and what to look out for in the future

[@mathansalembier4189]

Smooth Gefixt komen jullie uit ned

[@SmoothGefixt]

@Robin Pohl. Actually we talked a lot more about things, however much is cut out to keep the video not too long-winded. It's quite hard for us to find the balance between length and viewer watch-time loyalty. Thanks for the great feedback. It's much appreciated. Cheers, Julius

[@alivekicking5415]

Love the way you guys show REAL BUSH LIFE the struggles the frkn cold, rain, snow & just the misery of the beautiful outdoors AWESOME!! Smooth Getfixt #1 in my book ✌

[@SmoothGefixt]

Nice!! Thanks alot:) Cheers. Dylan

[@451degreesF]

My goodness finally a bushcraft channel that's not about eggs, bacon and steaks! Keep it up guys!

[@SmoothGefixt]

Lol! thanks alot:P Cheers. Dylan

[@MaDmanex100]

Thats comfy too i think. But variety surely is the spice of life!

[@zindi1138]

or a 300$ rod and reel

[@pb4287]

Cheers mates, as always your filming, editing, content, quality, your dynamics together and the enjoyment of your videos are spot on. Well done gentlemen. Cheers

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks alot !!:) Nice to hear!

[@pijus6196]

I dont know why but you guys are the BEST !!!!

[@SmoothGefixt]

:)

[@drained1177]

Nothing can replace the good old knife and hatchet combination

[@PackRunner3]

Also immediately fell in love with this channel after watching the shelter build off, all was good fun amd good spirits.

[@felixcooper1458]

Man this is the dream. Two good friends just going into the woods and doing whatever they want. Great job guys. Great content.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks alot !!! :) We sure enjoyed most of it hehe

[@michael.bombadil9984]

I had thought about upgrading some of my outdoor tools; I thought I had my mind made up until I watched y’all’s video. Now I can’t decide. Thanks.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Ohoooh, of great help we are then..... what tools did you plan to upgrade?;)

[@michael.bombadil9984]

Smooth Gefixt just some time to make an overall evaluation. Such as, do I need to improve the quality of knives, axes, or maybe switch to what I’ve always heard called a Kurka, but you call it something else. In the past when I would camp I only took a small hatchet, so if I could not cut it with the hatchet or break it with my hands I would not worry about it. At the cabin or home, I always had several tools to select from. But I think I might get a small hand saw for camping, but I cannot decide which kind.

[@Derek-fe5hi]

Dylan "Julius, where are your feather sticks?" Julius, "I got some here, some there and mess there." Dylan, "Uh-oh... it's raining (smiles) that's bad (chuckles)" You 2 are awesome Derek

[@milktoast6774]

I love watching your videos guys!! I just got into backpacking and bushcraft. I would love to hang out and learn stuff from you guys. Keep it up!!

[@elwha6025]

Great stuff guys. The kukri combined with an Opinel #8 or a small Mora makes for a great combo. The kukri looks very cumbersome trying to perform small camp tasks.

[@kijinseija727]

I don't even know why people use kukri for anything woodwork beyond branch chopping.

[@NickEdan]

man have to say those editing skills and choice of music are perfect

[@codemonkeymojo]

You guys demonstrate a very high level of skill in your videos; surviving overnight with just a knife, making a burn bowl to rock boil water with, etc. Well done, true survivalists!

[@Benji_Enji]

I learn so much from you. Thanks for your hard work.

[@borktheswedishchef1190]

knife vs saw >uses feet to break the things instead of sawing/cutting

[@MJRachelle]

Man, you guys are so entertaining, so lovely to see you guys in the bush doing crafts and challenges :) Keep up the vibes guys ! Cheers from Belgium ! Elie.

[@operandiii]

I'm waiting for the video where Julius falls into the water haha nice video guys!

[@karlsteinmeyer9601]

Hahaha

[@komitadjie]

If you can only carry one, a Kuk isn't a bad choice at all. That one looks like it could have really used perhaps a touch better edge on it, or a dressing between jobs, but I always love watching these!

[@zulvalor7266]

Please do more challenges 🙏 they are your best videos

[@johndove1997]

Geniale battle! heb genoten van jullie doorzetings vermogen! kijk uit naar jullie volgende Battle. gr uit NL

[@SmoothGefixt]

Ik ook! Ga ik Dylan weer eens verslaan:p

[@Musicguy1161]

Excellent video guys! The kukri might beat any one of the other choices but not all of them. Given the choice of packing a kukri or everything else I would have to pick the kukri. That said, my personal first choice is a 8-10" camp knife. Get a backyard blacksmith to make you one from a truck leaf spring and you have a knife you can baton through a 1/2" rebar without significant damage to the blade.

[@jm4672]

Still y'all are the greats .Love y'all so much.please keep post on videos

[@audric9707]

Three words... this was amazing!!!

[@JS-ul3ic]

Well done you guys even in crappy conditions you still keep at it 👍👍👍👍what more can you say All the Best J

[@aledrumboy123]

"Things got bad....things got ugly" -Julius Lmao

[@nz2blue]

I love how you always challenge yourself Julius

[@garybutler1672]

I loved Julius's twin cameo at 1:5O

[@xavierjaglal7337]

today I was having a bad day with two grade 8 tests but I came home went to my dads watched this video and my day got a lot better thank you Dylan and Julius for making my day

[@SmoothGefixt]

You are welcome ! Thank you for watching!:) Cheers. Dylan

[@LatePeaceOfMind]

Great video guys!

[@dylanmalone3076]

Priceless video. The missing fire steel had me laughing. I really appreciate the adverse conditions you had to work in because it was a realistic portrayal of a less than ideal situation. Your video was most enjoyable to watch and your running commentary kept me cued in as to what you were thinking about the experience. Great job. :)

[@SmoothGefixt]

Nice one:) Glad you liked it!

[@tinkeringaround6241]

Awesome video love the way y’all work together

[@pnyarrow]

Great video. Thank you so much for making it and showing. ATB

[@billnwa2250]

Fun video, thanks!

[@elwha6025]

Just subscribed.........great vids guys. The kukhri is great for chopping and batoning but needs a small knife for food prep, fire prep and all the smaller camp stuff.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Welcome Elwha!

[@veidorje1681]

kukri yes but a real one what you have got looks nice but does not have enough weight to compete with the cutting power of a good hatchet thanks 4 sharing

[@f22shift]

Crazy challenge. Good thing we don’t have to bring only one tool out. On the kukri during the cooking, there’s a technique to put the lanyard up your forearm and then grab the tip with your hand for finer work. I never tried but I’ve seen it shown before. Actually I feel the kukri shines in a jungle environment the most. Entertaining as always.

[@SmoothGefixt]

This technique was suggested a couple of times now!! sounds helpfull and will check it out:) Thanks alot! Cheers. Dylan

[@robbrent]

Great entertainment with there being two of you compared to other solitary channels and enjoyed seeing the ottos at 1:10

[@dajak11]

Weer een mooie docu mannen, echt leuk om naar te kijken.

[@rigdigwus]

even though these tool battles are always kinda silly because its always apple vs peach i still enjoy those videos :D and how is it dylan always wins them? better step it up or use the better tool for once @Julius ;p

[@SmoothGefixt]

Like you said, its silly battles. so it isnt about winning! :) Cheers. Dylan

[@rigdigwus]

yeah you can say that because you win em :D haha jk

[@TheVergile]

you can grab the kukri by the spine for cooking and finer carving knifes. The way you would sometimes grab a chefs knife. Use the 2-3 inches closest to the tip as a rocking blade

[@jopjop9400]

watching you guys strugling is fun from the comfert of my home

[@CptnHammer1]

Nice to see that you're actually cooking something. We always bring somtehing that only needs cooked water. maybe you could do a show on easy to pack and cary meals that taste nicer then instant noodles ^^

[@davidguzman5694]

Man I love this channel so much it deserves more than 36 thousand subscribers it needs millions for what you guys do

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Nice front kick on the tree felling Julius 😁🖒. Great job in some tough conditions which could be miserable if you two weren't so positive. I'll give the Kukri a miss though ☺. Stick with my other kit ✌. Great job lads 🖒🖒🔥

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks alot ! Kukri is fun to play with,.. i prefer the other more traditional tools too!

[@willsuatt3126]

Can you do a video of what kit you take around with you in your bags?

[@SmoothGefixt]

We did exactly that! check out the gear alert video from a couple weeks back, where we show all we brought on our winter trip! :) Cheers. Dylan

[@fatray2922]

You guys are great!

[@cathyschuler4715]

Thanks for such a great channel I'm from Australia wish we had forests we could explore

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

We do mate? Australia has some amazing forests

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Great Video. I like the KuKri

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Awesome vid again guys!

[@tomseest5044]

Thank you for the info it helps and also camera views are great

[@nicolasbarroso]

Where are u from guys? Lovely Land u got there looks like Ireland! Where is it? Cheers from bs as Argentina!

[@StevanOutdoor]

Nice and funny video. One tool vs a box of tools. Now give that Opinel to the kukri guy and he will win almost all challenges. Than compare the combined weight of the tools. It's why I carry a small camp knife and large knife/machete.

[@louisrobert339]

Awesome. So funny and truthful....

[@Sobrevivencialismo]

Love your videos, keep up with the good work! Greetings from Brazil.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks alot:)

[@jasperchater5530]

Great cinematics

[@wrathofatlantis2316]

On "reasonable" 3-4 inch limbs, try hitting slanted with the knife hitting always in the same slot: It will go through faster than a hatchet of the same weight if the limb is attached and rigid (and even better than that on loose limb), but the blade has to be 2" wide and at least a pound (10"), and also a Full Flat Grind. Alternating sides is the method for hatchets and axes, but a knife wide and thin enough from being Full Flat, with a thin edge under 0.030", can hit the bottom of a single cut, and save energy this way.

[@samnottheotherone4363]

Usually a kukri has a smaller companion blade in the same sheath for more precise tasks like feather sticking or whatever.

[@poodlenz]

You forget that a traditional kukri also came with a small knife in the sheath that would have been easier to use for firelighting and feathersticks.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Unfortunately I don't know about a traditional kukri

[@dysgeusia999]

You guys should test out a Nata style hatchet, it’s a bit like a kukri but a more even shape and slightly smaller. Love the videos guys, keep it up!

[@tyelodwick7673]

I wish you guys would upload more camping/survival videos

[@SmoothGefixt]

Next week blitch!:)

[@FrankSchweppe]

Have you considered trying this with a Skrama bush tool ? I am fairly sure it would do better than the kukri. Great video guys, showing the misery of camping and bushcrafting in the rain. Memories of backpacking trips when I was a lot younger... ;-)

[@Navigator_Bepo]

If you also keep in mind that a lot of kukris come with a super small knife and a sharpener, both can be stored in the handle or sheath, I'd take the kukri with no questions asked.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Interesting! :) Cheers. Dylan

[@stephenfeeney2966]

great vid guys

[@taylorolson7335]

I love your production value 👍 keep it up guys

[@sciongaming5216]

Love the vids!!!

[@skylerkenyonoutdoors8270]

Awesome new video as usual! 😃👍

[@marcelo_koman]

I like how the narrative voice is just Julius with a proper accent

[@joey7506]

Great video man, don’t know how you made a fire in the rain, but I enjoyed watching you do it! Keep up the good videos😁

[@SmoothGefixt]

It was a struggle! Very rewarding eating the food and sleeping out under the tarp after!:) Cheers. Dylan

[@msespinosa5305]

I love you guys 🙌❤🙏🙏🙏

[@darkfear4275]

Watching this in spring...

[@thomasdevries6253]

Am happy a found this channel ik ben ook Nederlands lekker bezig ouweeee

[@jasonburns956]

You should try a compound edge on the kukri finer near the handle broader near the tip

[@lucasscott8516]

Love the channel! I think maybe you should try to color grade this thumbnail and edit it some more so all the layers blend better. I think that’s partly why the Axe vs Knife video did so well - it had a great thumbnail. :)

[@SmoothGefixt]

good suggestion lucas!" thanks alot:) Cheers. Dylan

[@jonathanwieringa8808]

tree, two, one. Action!

[@gresmaster2279]

can i axe u a question DO U LIKE TURTELS

[@loneoaksurvival]

Like it, good job guys, earned a sub.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks!

[@jonnywalker5361]

Brilliant lads! Ye are gas craic and brilliant video!

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@TheScoundrel70]

Fun challenge guys! Julien, there are some techniques to using the kukri that makes several of your struggles in the challenge much easier, but you both soldiered through like champions!

[@mennograafmans1595]

Sean Lewis His name is Julius. But what kind of techniques are you refering to?

[@TheScoundrel70]

menno graafmans thank you for catching my mistake. My apologies Julien! I'm no expert, but these certainly make certain tasks easier. -feathersticks/shaving: place the tip down on a log, hold the kukri in your weak hand, and with your strong hand, draw the wood against the blade. Tip the angle of the knife to find the sweet spot for curls and shavings. -detail work standing: a) lock the handle under your weak arm and with your weak hand, hold the spine so the kukri is blade up. You move the object you are working on against the blade or tip with your strong hand, and guide the blade with the weak. B) hold the blade by the spine with your strong hand, basically choking up on the blade. You can do surprisingly fine work by gripping the spine close to the tip, and some people think it helps to lay your index finger on the spine using the same grip. This technique would have made the food prep much easier, and in this grip, the belly of the blade can be used like an Ulu knife. Chopping using the pinch and grab or snap cut technique. Rather than gripping the kukri tightly in a hammer grip. You hold it loosely between your index finger, middle finger, and thumb, more pinching the sides than squeezing it. Your bottom fingers are loose or off the handle completely. This makes a sort of pivot for the knife at your thumb. On your backswing, allow the momentum of knife to pivot it backwards a little, and keep your bottom two fingers open through the down stroke. As you are about to strike, snap your wrist forward, and close your bottom fingers quickly around the handle, both of which will pull the blade forward and give you a secure grip for control for the strike. Let the handle pivot in your pinch grip as your bottom fingers grab the handle and pull it to your palm causing the blade to snap forward. Admittedly, this works better with the traditional handle which is why it has its unusual shape but it will still work ok the handle you use. I don't know if I have explained it well...but if you look up pinch grip or snap cutting technique, I'm sure someone can explain or demonstrate it better. It works with most bigger blades and is a very common technique with machetes, parangs, golocks, etc. It cuts down the strain on your arm and hand a lot, and adds a bit more blade speed to the chop. It does not feel natural at first, but a bit of practice and your chopping will be less fatiguing, less hard on your hand, and the extra blade speed equals deeper cuts.

[@SmoothGefixt]

'show less' hehe! Thanks alot!! Those are some great tips that i wouldntve came up with myself:) Gotta bring out the kukri more i guess!:) thanks:) Dylan

[@TheScoundrel70]

Smooth Gefixt , sorry for the long, blathering reply guys! I think Joe Flowers did a pretty good video on these techniques, though the video itself was about using big knives and machetes rather than kukri specific. Black Oracle also has some excellent videos on using the kukri for Bushcrafting and general utility. Both those gents are far more experienced with the kukri and techniques than I am, and are definitely worth the time to watch if you get a chance.

[@TheScoundrel70]

Smooth Gefixt in case you wish to delete from your Chanel I thought I would post the links separately. Joe Flowers on big blades: kzbin.info/aero/PL5184867B47ACC81C

[@girlofhonor7594]

Like woooow, what an Amazing video. Nice job!!!

[@oooooooooooo2794]

Honestly pretty good channel

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks alot Noah!:)

[@rphi11ips]

I love this channel ♥️

[@josipbroztito8005]

I always wanted to be in wilderness and try to survive... So I started playing minecraft😆BTW AWESOME CHANNEL And i like that german accent 😜 XD

[@josipbroztito8005]

Kyle Jorgensen thanks

[@miarosie]

Isn’t it a Dutch accent?

[@Meloncholymadness]

You guys are really cool, which country are you from?

[@MrLucidminded]

I love bush craft but there are a lot of weirdos in the scene. You guys are actually cool though. Respect.

[@vensheaalara]

Great video! New subscriber

[@John..18]

Don't forget, as well as doing all these tasks, the khukuri is just about the most awesome weapon devised by man, !! Just ask the Gurkha's,,, Great video guys, despite the weather !!

[@SmoothGefixt]

definitely one to bring in case of zombie apocalypse :) thanks alot and Cheers. Dylan

[@mennograafmans1595]

It's a combination. Most dedicated weapons outshine the kukri in fighting, but the strength of the kukri is it's versatility.

[@josephmanley3169]

Great video funny and entertaning

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks joseph:)

[@unknownmakerxo2914]

You guys are amazing i always wanted to do survival stuff i have all the tools but i dont do them

[@thearchives446]

Nizar KoubbXOXO I have none of the tools, but do them every day. Which do you think is better?

[@jorisgulinck8724]

With the kukri you can take a longer stick, then clamp it between the ground and your belly. Then take the kukri with both hands at both ends. This way you can easily get feather sticks.

[@BasedGnome]

Nice guys, Im really enjoying your videos! Ive peronally got some bad experiences with using a kukri, I mean its fun to work with one, but only for a couple minutes, after that it gets tiring and I always wish I had my scandinavian axe or at least the skrama. But thats no problem I think, as these things are more of a weapon-tool hybrid than a multitool, just like a tomahawk. Keep it up guys!

[@SmoothGefixt]

Yea fair point, the kukri is famous for being used in an army regiment in asia isnt it:) still a decent working tool too tho! Cheers. Dylan

[@TheKimjoh560]

Subbed. I really like your channel! Remember, the conventional method is not always the best method. Batoning an axe is definatley a thing. Yeah, I know. People will go "Thats enough youtube survival videos for this guy" but it will let you work at a steady pace in less than ideal conditions, without risking injury or dinging up the edge by hitting dirty wood or ground. Its every bit as fast as batoning a knife. Same thing with the big blade/kukri. Its often more efficient to fell larger trees just using a baton to beaver through. As you chop towards the center of a log more of the blade gets engaged as the contact surface widens, slowing you down. This isnt necessarily a bad thing but without the momentum of an axe it quickly becomes an ordeal.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Thanks a lot, dude! I can see you points:)

[@unitedtrailbuilders2320]

Machete vs koocri would be a good challenge

[@keddejensen4399]

Gj guys! I do the same stuff with my cuzzz :) just in Denmark - cheers

[@bigfatpear]

man, i loved this video.good one, lad's.

[@PackRunner3]

Just curious, did you sharpen the khukri inbetween rounds at all? I'm just curious since a different tool was used generally per round but the khukri remained the same and didn't start with a fresh edge

[@SmoothGefixt]

For ultimate fair testing, maybe we should have, but to honest this day we had quite some stress with the wheater and daylight and all, so other things at mind;) Cheers, Julius

[@matthewfochios1222]

GREAT VID thank you

[@samwatkins9200]

Another great video. Thought about trying a parang ( golock) for multi tasking?

[@SmoothGefixt]

Never used one, seems to be also good for chopping as is the Kukri

[@andrewmoon1898]

I was going to mention the parang as the one I saw was by Lofty Wiseman, and I thought it was made for the multitasking job.

[@fieryshado8177]

Hey guys! I love the content, really good stuff. I was wondering if you could make a video about some intricacies of survival. Like in the 72 hour survival you burnt the inside of that log to make it store water better. Small things like that. Also, a guide to edible plants would be really nice:). Don't wanna get poisoned. Thanks for the great content :D

[@SmoothGefixt]

Okay! we will keep you in mind;) Cheers. Dylan

[@Amanlow]

SMOOOOOOOOTH GEFIXED jonge!!!

[@mptrace]

What do you guys think about sawback knifes vs knife and saw?