My Top 5 Jungle Knives & Sheath Systems

Urban Knife Guy shares his top 5 jungle knives & sheath systems for fixed blade knives for outdoor adventures.
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[@Mike-id8gu]

In my opinion you've identified very useful choices. I also find your attention to detail very informative i.e. ergonomics, blade steels, sharpening tips, & sheath systems. [I would have appreciated the addition of either links or directions to some of the sheath aftermarket accessories as well.] I have 4 out of five of your choices and have also replaced or modified each original sheath to make it fit my personal needs. Strong video! 👏

[@cardiacbob]

I like the video. You can tell that you really use your knives and they're not just show pieces. I've been in the jungles in Panama and I've been in the temperate rainforest up in the Pacific Northwest. My main tool up there was the good old Ontario machete but I did carry a mora garberg as a utility knife

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks! Some are more used than others! And yes, my Parang is my main big knife, supplemented by one of these belt knives and a folder or SAK. Thanks for your comment!

[@didiergiraldo8606]

Ahahaha jungle knives ahahaha Sir, with all due respect to you and with the due knowledge that I have from having been born and raised in the Amazon jungle, without being Tarzan or an expert in survival, I assure you that your knives are useful but not enough, there are only two tools made for jungle, the ax and the machete, thank you for your videos

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for your comment! You are right. Which is why the fixed blade is only 1/3 of my 3-knife system for the jungle that I've spoken out before many times. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXQfZ6eoqmDnassi=RDHTSf_U6ci-kzbf

[@beentheredonethat5908]

Facts! As a mountain man , I can tell you a knife is a great tool, but alone , it's going to very little. An axe I'd absolutely needed, and a machete is best, I large strong knife may work if you really knkw what your doing , but it will be difficult, so I'm sire a jungle would be even worse!

[@urbanknifeguy]

@beentheredonethat5908 Absolutely, which is why I subscribe to the 3 knife system for the jungle. 4.5" to 6" for a belt knife and my parang as my main large knife. I don't use a hatchet as we don't need firewood in this climate.

[@mikeburrill779]

That has to be the best comment I have ever seen. I have been to Brazil not the Amazon. But yeah they had machete and that's it. In the country

[@Swearengen1980]

@@urbanknifeguy A parang is not a "main large knife"

[@mobeenmohammed]

Hi, I have a mora campanion and a mora 2000, i found that the working knives have a rounder grip, just like my favourite opinel, the handle is round and very comfortable for long projects.

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Thanks for Sharing

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgemoutafis4399]

Nice presentation. In the process of making a knife cut better, first thing we need to address is blade geometry. After this we move to honing and then we end up with stropping. This is done basically in order to remove the wire edge. I suggest you start using Spyderco Sharpmaker. With this, I have reprofiled really large chopping knives. Even made a Fox Ryu made out of Niolox, really razor sharp in a pinch.

[@conger34]

Me, i like the combination of big(Parang) and small Blades (and maybe a pocket Knife) In old German words we call it“ Waidbesteck“ Very well proven 👍🏻 But kinda bulky and heavy.😉

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MrJankert64]

a big knife can mostly do what a small knife does, but not the other way around. big knives for me, nice collection, great vid thanks for sharing.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@MTMILITIAMAN7.62]

I too run a three blade system. I always have a Leatherman and a fixed blade on me; Tops HOG 4.5, Bradford Guardian 5.5, or White River Ursus 45. I live in forests in the Rocky Mountains, so a tomahawk is more practical third option for me. CRKT Kangee actually does surprisingly good, and it is always strapped to my A-to-B Bag. It looks like you have a system that works for you. I enjoy seeing other enthusiasts talk about their tools. I try to explain why I have so many knives to my wife, but she doesn't care.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for sharing! I am not familiar with the Bradford Guardian. But yes, everyone's environment and activities will necessitate different tools.

[@MTMILITIAMAN7.62]

@urbanknifeguy O, you definitely have to check out Bradford. They are a semi-custom knife maker out of WA. Different sizes, steels, handle scales; 3V, Magnacut, 390, G10, Micarta, or carbon fiber, etc. I work for Proof Research, so I have grown fond of the look and feel of carbon fiber. I got the 5.5 with the full flat grind in DLC'd 3V with carbon fiber handle scales and the kydex sheath. I am very happy with it. Only my DLT exclusive Ursus 45 in 3V sees more use, because I have a slight preference for the size and the contour of the White River's fuller grip as I am 6'6" and 270, with the bear-sized paws to match. You mentioned one of your grips being a little too big for your hands, so the 3D printed scales on the Guardians would probably be perfect for you as they are just a small for me.

[@urbanknifeguy]

@@MTMILITIAMAN7.62 thanks. I will check them out! Appreciate it!

[@richardskinner4198]

All good blades that would have advantages in a jungle environment due to the materials ,as a part of your "3 knife system" for jungle tools I have heard of in other vids and it is nice to see a couple of my favourite Mora's in there .All in all good practical choices .Thank you .

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for watching and your comment!

[@MrFlyrod7]

I own quite a few fixed blades, but in the end I like my Kabar Becker BK16

[@arctodussimus6198]

Nice video I like the number of TOPS knives you have here. The Brakimo is my edc knife. It was made for use in the jungle (I’m sure you already know that). I want to get a Yacare eventually. But until then, my Armageddon will do. In fact, it’s my absolute favorite knife of all time. I had a Recon Scout almost 20 years ago and gave it to a friend as a wedding present. Really wish I still had it. It’s a fantastic knife.

[@Robertssurvivalsystems]

Good line up, Those would really come in handy in the bush.

[@jrbarilla]

Nice knives I personally would choose an axe and a machete ✌️🇺🇸

[@urbanknifeguy]

Great choices! For me, one of the these knives are always paired with a parang and folding saw as part of a 3-knife system. Thanks!

[@jrbarilla]

@@urbanknifeguythose will work One of my largest gripes is the person with the one knife solution to all environments and tasks and enters those scenarios knowingly As a fully disabled veteran with SERE qualification I will always advise against it Right tools for the job ✌️🇺🇸

[@madtownangler]

I always carry a real nice folding saw when I'm deer hunting. Helps to clear small trees out of the way.

[@Swearengen1980]

The Silky Outback also goes through bone pretty easily, perfect folding saw for a hunter. It stays in my pack.

[@leehannaford9166]

Very good bush crafting knives. Don’t know about jungle knives.

[@olafkliemt1145]

nice picks. i live in a jungle town in northern Thailand in the mountains. the Moras do a good job because they are very corrosion resistant and can be sharpened on the go. do you know the Eafengrow fixed blade series EF121 to EF145 ? it's own designs with real steels and many videos on youtube. i checked some of them out and they do the job.

[@arifgunawan9374]

I stand in your side Mr.Giraldo.Agree for your opinion👍

[@kathleensmith370]

they all look ready for adventure

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@BIGHOUSEBLADE53]

Good video 👍

[@urbanknifeguy]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@jordanhughes1245]

I like all your rigs and I am sure they all have their uses. I am enjoying my Joker Nomad XL in the Canadian forests. Cheers.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@bkdesignr]

i love the fact that folks are removing the top guard. looks like a good mod. nice video, thanks man.

[@stevanoutdoor]

I also use the 3 knife system where my SAK is more the tool knife and last resort but I sometimes also bring a Leatherman. My small camp knife has to be compact, lightweight, stainless steel, good slicer and easy to clean and also the sheath must be easy to clean. Most of it's use is gonna be food prep, uncluding gutting fish and butchering small game, or delicate work like in making traps. I don't live in the jungle but visited several times in Colombia and Thailand. Of course in the jungle you will want a machete but I don't bring one. I just go to the local hardware store and buy a local one. The Mora Garberg is not a good slicer, the blade on the Lionsteel is to broad, the Tops BOB has to aggresive jimping, The Brakimo has the wrong steel for the jungle and the Cold Steel Rekon is just to big and heavy so I would go with the Mora Companion in stainless steel. If I would live there and didn't have to worry about customs confiscating my knife I would probably use my Fallkniven R2 Scout in Elmax steel. They now also have the Fallkniven F1 in Elmax steel but I don't have that one yet. Every time I visited the jungle I brought a cheap Hultafors RFR or Mora 546 Basic and combined with the local machete did everything I needed to do very well.

[@alimfuzzy]

It would be interesting if you tested out an australian SAS recommendation of using secateurs for jungle use.

[@urbanknifeguy]

I have not. I am wondering if that is more got to do with being stealth than a utility need.

[@alimfuzzy]

@@urbanknifeguy not sure. he just did a gear review and said it works well... makes sense to me snip and it's done, it's what i use when gardening. I was thinking it might work better with vines that would just swing when hit with a machete, but I don't know. I've never been in the jungle.

[@urbanknifeguy]

@alimfuzzy They definitely can cut. But if one were to clear a trail or "bash" through a Jungle, the parang or machete would be the choice. The shears would just take too long which is why I think it is more for being sheath. I can see it working on really thick vines or roots but I don't have such thick vines here, at least the areas I were in. And if so, I would probably just go around them, rather than through them.

[@conger34]

I Really love the Tops Bob Setup. I only Miss the (leather)Dangler Loop for More flexibility 😉

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks!

[@Ethan-Breedlover]

Nice blEiiiids👍.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you!

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

I just take my cold steel kukuri machete. But pretty also bring my 4 max scout in my pocket

[@urbanknifeguy]

Nice! I've had my eye in the 4 max Scout for a long time.

[@Kyle-bb9zp]

@@urbanknifeguy go ahead and buy it it's like a fix blade you won't be disappointed. For 71 $ I paid 4 in blade. Awesome knife survival knife jungle knife. Look up on KZbin channel what's the point EDC he does a good hard use testing for the 4 max

[@SteinzVsKnives]

Just subbed brotha! I just started trying to make videos myself

[@urbanknifeguy]

Awesome! Thanks and I wish you all the best!

[@SteinzVsKnives]

@@urbanknifeguy thank you so much!

[@christianrink1891]

The Knife in the center, what is it? Kydex factory or custom? I like the sheath. Yeah, jungle knives are huge lol

[@urbanknifeguy]

The main sheath is the Tops original sheath. But the SAK and ferro rod holders are custom by sheath maker in Malaysia.

[@christianrink1891]

@urbanknifeguy KNAFS Lulu MagnaCut Scandi is a little bushcraft knife designed in a South American jungle. I have the black one. Look in to it, the back story too. Got a name for Malaysian guy?

[@urbanknifeguy]

@christianrink1891 OK thanks! Google Meran Knives. He has a Facebook page.

[@Pterodactylus548]

Ever tried "Terävä" knives? From Finland.

[@urbanknifeguy]

I've heard of them but never handled one.

[@Pterodactylus548]

@@urbanknifeguy Steel (80CrV2, 59 HRC) needs regular maintenance. It's well balanced allaround tool. Lot like mora, but tougher, sturdier - well basically made for use.

[@aliroyal3616]

Did you build the SAK camper sheath? If you bought it can you let me know where? Thanks!

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for asking. Unfortunatelt, the Camper sheath is custom made by a Kydex sheath maker in Malaysia but not available off the shelf, so to speak.

[@christoth3908]

Who makes the custon Sheaths?

[@urbanknifeguy]

Meran Knives out of Kuala Lumpur.

[@alftejada]

Those look like they are all brand new. Do you even use them in the jungle?

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@hkchris1]

Need a cutting system for the jungle. One of your knives and a machete…like your parang.

[@urbanknifeguy]

💯 I adopt the 3 Knife System. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXQfZ6eoqmDnas Thanks for watching!

[@vvs3796]

no parang or lightweight bolo/machette?

[@urbanknifeguy]

If you watch the video, it is explained that this is the belt knife of a 3 Knife system. Thanks for the comment!

[@AnBEDC]

Let's custom victorinox spartan titanium scales.🤤

[@B-leafer]

Personally, i would never purchase or own any scandi grind knife. Ever. Nor any knife with holes in the blade. If i was given them, i would immediately get rid of them. Also, Edge retention is of utmost importance. To handle sharpening issues, I use diamond hones, then high end stones. Also, i wouldn't carry or own a fixed blade under 5in. Additionally, i appreciate thicker blade stock as a rule. 1/8 in is too thin for a fixed blade in my opinion. 5-6mm or greater thickness is what i look for, especially for the larger blades where tremendous leverage/force can be generated. For sheaths, my personal preference is kydex, especially in hot wet environments. All that to say, Of your 5 choices, the Cold Steel Recon scout would be my favorite. Personally, i carry the Cold Steel Trailmaster.

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@christianwehr9574]

Do you Life in de Jungle ? Realy

[@urbanknifeguy]

I am not sure where you got that information so it is strange to answer that question. 🤣

[@ernesttan8648]

go in rain forest you need a parang

[@urbanknifeguy]

Yes, as stated in the video! Thanks!

[@ronfry5851]

The one thing I don't like about top knives is their jumping is made for nephilims😢

[@urbanknifeguy]

That's why I had them ground down to be less aggressive 🤣

[@Puffinstuff316]

I think you’re right!!

[@Volta24]

Jungle knife😂😂😂😂

[@urbanknifeguy]

Not as funny as Bushcraft Knives.

[@vinceb4380]

Get real! 😂😂😂

[@dannymcdaniel1652]

I don't see a jungle knife in the whole mess

[@urbanknifeguy]

Everyone has the right to their opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@TheExpendables4]

You have very small hands ...those blades are rather small

[@urbanknifeguy]

@@TheExpendables4 Some say the smallest....

[@jamessmlth1266]

I have Ka-Bar knives that put those knives to shame those are Bushcraft knives and I also have buck knives as far as I'm concerned buck and Ka-Bar knives are two of the best ones out there for as long as they've been out there on the market your video is not that good show me some real survival knives the knife Guru

[@urbanknifeguy]

Thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@The_RC_Guru]

Haaaaahaha those buck and ka-bar knives are junk, soft steel, partial tang, overpriced crap if they get actually used for much beyond buttering bread.

[@jamessmlth1266]

What would you know about knives I've been around a long time I'm a Navy veteran and I know my knives you think you're funny huh I'd pay for quality not junk

[@The_RC_Guru]

@@jamessmlth1266 you think you’re the only older guy w experience on here ?! Haha. Your mind is so closed my bet is on you don’t have an honorable discharge or any experience at all based off just your first comment to this KZbinr. There’s so much better quality stuff out there than what you said. Sure it’ll help you stay alive out in the wilderness but so will everything this fella had here and most is better quality than a Chinese buck or a kabar. “Military Grade” is just the cheapest barely working stuff. You ought to know that. Hell the HARBOR FREIGHT $25 knockoff buck 119 literally has been hardness tested and brutality tested to be better and more durable than the buck. Many of today’s offerings are worlds better than the old when it comes to putting them to hard use. I have some classic stuff but wouldn’t ever go be hard on it. Besides 99.5% of people buying all this survival stuff will never see a day of their life depending on it. You came in on this polite fairly knowledgeable fellas video full of hate, dissention, and vitriol claiming worse knives were better than what he’s showing out of nowhere. You coulda just kept on moving. I absolutely love the high road reply he had for you.

[@jamessmlth1266]

I won't even respond to that you're a smartass and a jerk @@The_RC_Guru you just ramble on you very funny

[@jacintojulian1373]

hablas mucho y no dices nada,te lo inventas todo

[@urbanknifeguy]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jacintojulian1373]

FAKE

[@urbanknifeguy]

🤣🤣🤣 Even funnier.

[@ronnybooze8003]

THIS IS HOW YOU LET EVERYOME LMOW JOW STUPOD YOU ACTUALLY ARE!! FJBnU2

[@urbanknifeguy]

At least I can spell.