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@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

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@r.f.pennington746 6 ай бұрын

I'll add my 'amen' to the cheap knives section. When my boys were getting old enough to have a knife, I gave them each a chance to pick out what they thought would be a good one. As predicted, they picked out hollow-handle, no tang knives made of cheap material that wouldn't hold an edge, etc. They were bought b/c there was a dragon carved into the plastic handle, cheap spine saw, stuff like that. When the knives failed, chipped, hilt became a see-saw, cheap plastic broke, I bought them each a Ka-Bar...which, they are still using today. Actually, I'm still using my Ka-Bar that my Uncle Sam got for me in the late '70s.

@chupacabra304 6 ай бұрын

Love my KA-BAR! thanks tio Sam 😎

@JohnB1163 6 ай бұрын

Can't go wrong with a KA-BAR, they're tough and reliable knives

@bostontracy5151 6 ай бұрын

K-bars are good & all, but not very practical to carry around in a city. I carry 2 pocket knives, simply because I want to, & I make 1 of them my “work” knife & the other my “personal” knife. My work knife is a 4” D2 steel folder. That D2 steel takes longer to sharpen, but the 1.5% carbon makes it hold a very sharp edge for a very long time. My personal knife is a 3.25” switchblade, the blade made of 8Cr13MoV steel. It’s got almost half the carbon of the D2, but it still holds a good edge.

@WhiteDwarfVR4 6 ай бұрын

@@bostontracy5151I'm a big fan of carrying two knives on me for edc, maybe more if I'm camping. A folder for light duty, and a small fixed blade for harder use.

@jpjohnbo 4 ай бұрын

A good quality knife is a one of those "buy once cry once" situations. Never sacrifice aesthetics for quality, and a knife, arguably the most basic tool of any survival kit, is a tool that should never be bought on the cheap.

@Gumby1978 6 ай бұрын

I made a few of these mistakes. Thanks for sharing

@marioalfonsoarreolaa.flore2882 6 ай бұрын

I still have my credit card multitool and yeah I can confirm that the most common use is to open beer or soda bottles. Sometimes to slice up open a package, measure something or tight a loose screw. Usually I have a better multitool at hand, but it never hurts to have a backup. Never underestimate the upsides of having a cheap knockoff swiss army multitool. If you lose it or it breaks you wont miss it. This will be the first kind of multitiool I will give my daughter when she gets old enough. And if she shows me that she is interested in this kind of stuff and takes cares of her gear I will gift her better tools down the road.

@kevinbrown9831 6 ай бұрын

I had a "Rambo" knife in the 80s. Not only did I have the same issues you did, but the metal was made out of pot metal and would not take an edge.

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

Yeah. A big reason I keep mine around is to pick on it on videos like this from time to time. Thanks for watching!

@Phearsum 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely love my Swiss Army Knife. I completely get the sentiment. Knock off Swiss Army Knives are one of the saddest products I've ever used 😢 I don't even know why they make them. Victorinox or bust

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

I agree! Thank you for watching!

@PaulGriffin-ox1gp 4 ай бұрын

I've went with a Gerber multi tool, Ontario Knife Co SP51, and my 1952 US made compass that was used by my uncle in Korea. I also have a little solo stove that fits in my pack that's quite light. I've got a 1/2x6 inch Ferro rod.

@earlahmer5528 3 ай бұрын

The credit card while not the best makes for a small stuff cutter. Think fishing line, thin materials (tape, tarp, maybe small game/fish) but isnt particular ergonomic. The rest of the cutouts are for small nuts to be loosened/tightened, map tool(includes stamped ruler). Again, its major downside is the lack of ergonomics. The magnesium firestarter i agree. Just get a stout ferro rod and learn how to create fire under different circumstances. I would suggest every survival kit includes a pencil sharpener. Pencil sharpers create shavings that light fast from twigs you randomly find.

@Linda-z2t 6 ай бұрын

When I saw the Ozark Trail survival kits I laughed all the way around Walmart. I put mine together through trial and error. I really hope no one relies on these.

@areekalaan 4 ай бұрын

The exception to the rule against hollow handle knives are the Glocks. Functional saw back on a thick spring steel blade. Abused mine for years and the handle is still perfect.

@sandyharris3578 6 ай бұрын

You always put out quality info for us. Thank you!

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Sandy!

@johnwalters1055 6 ай бұрын

Quality multi tools and knives are a must. I have a whole drawer full of the cheap stuff ive learned over the years. Great video. And yes on a real compass

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

Thank you John!

@inkey2 5 ай бұрын

@11:37 that black stove is really to be used with the large survival candles in a flat can. They come with multiple wicks so you can position the wicks so they sit under the open areas of the heating surface, Good for heating soup or a small camping coffee pot.

@brunorojas3992 6 ай бұрын

Its good to share errors so others do make em

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@chupacabra304 6 ай бұрын

Or just avoid the purchase entirely, water comin out of rivets Doesn’t bode well for even “perfect” operation

@glennkoenig6078 6 ай бұрын

Very good list. I think the button compasses are the absolute worst garbage. I bought a bunch for making paracord bracelets and none pointed north. I think part of the prepper process is to constantly revaluate, make adjustments, and strive for adequate equipment in all areas.

@davidallcock6316 6 ай бұрын

I agree...your better f making your own compass with a needle and a magnet..

@earlahmer5528 3 ай бұрын

Button compasses couldn't direct you to the open end of a barn.

@trentonfiffia8063 6 ай бұрын

In the book by Perfal (probably buthered that) about the Argentina collapse he said that the only knife he had was that kind of cheap survival knife and it lasted him the whole event. A cheap knife at home is better than a BK6 your saving up for

@pauljenkins6877 6 ай бұрын

Argentina has had a terrible century, but none of it counts as a “collapse” for which most prepping would be helpful.

@billgarand2136 6 ай бұрын

Ferfal is the name and you're right that he had lots of proven good advice.

@trentonfiffia8063 6 ай бұрын

@@pauljenkins6877 There's is about as close as the US would actually get to a collapse, I believe

@tornagawn 6 ай бұрын

Very much a fan of the ‘tool for a purpose, purposefully made’. If sawing, use a saw. Plenty of great quality folding saws. Same for sharp strong full tang bushcraft knives.

@michaelschweimler7292 6 ай бұрын

I also like SAK's- and the suunto compass is a a good one ! The esbit stove you show is still in use in the German Army . I used it there 40 years ago and still have a couple. They do what they are supposed to do. They were never meant for cooking a large meal or boiling more than water for a big cup of coffee/tea or heating up a small can of soup.That they do. They are good,small,simple and cheap.They work in the cold ,independed of altitudes, have no fuel leaking, no need for collecting dry burning materials. I keep one in them in the car and one in our get home bags to have a couple times the possibility to warm up some food or to get a hot drink. Once ignited the cubes work as a backup fire starter too. They also make small alkohol burners which you can use instead of esbit. Once you run out of esbit you can toss the stove if you feel its a burden - or you can still use it. Place it in a fire as a stand for your pot / canteen. Short - i like them and believe they are more useful than many think.

@Able-Man 6 ай бұрын

I sure appreciate "the heads up" about that "cooking lantern"... That's looking like something that I might've "thought was a good idea"!

@lanagrahamntx 6 ай бұрын

I've purchased some very smart cooking solutions, on sales they have often, at MyPatriot Supply. Including a biomass oven that I've baked bread and pizza in. If you're looking for a 1 time purchase item that actually works please take a look there😊

@maddogwillie1019 6 ай бұрын

The TSA has collected hundreds of those credit card tools

@peterwehrmeyer925 6 ай бұрын

It keeps coffe hot

@fabienneroure9995 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge, I really appreciate your channel. God bless and wishing you a great weekend from Ontario Canada.🦌🌿

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Fabienne!

@sherryweeks5956 4 ай бұрын

I'm a 68 year old lady. I've collected knives for a long time....my Dad insisted we carry a knife...even a pocket knife....and my mom.

@conradwoodiwiss7936 3 ай бұрын

61 and still have my first pocket knife

@DEATH-THE-GOAT 4 ай бұрын

A bought a "Nepalese knife" (youtube don't let me name the type) 30 yo and never looked back. Absolut best knife I own.

@davidholubetz177 4 ай бұрын

For a good inexpensive knife I recommend Gerber - available everywhere. Another decent brand is Spydor. If you want to step up look at Benchmade. I have owned and used all three without regret. My EDC is a Benchmade Griptilian folder.

@TheBudgetguy_K.T 4 ай бұрын

ESEE makes great full tang fixies. I'd take QSP or Kizer over gerber for cheap knives 🍻

@billrivenbark8983 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got the cooking hurricane lantern and have used it to do coffee and heat food. Yes it takes longer. It it works for me so I’m keeping it to use.

@stevenhall2408 4 ай бұрын

The sugar based fuel tabs are non toxic but Esbit fuel has hexamine and will produce small quantities of toxic gases so you need to have ventilation. Alcohol produces only water vapor and CO2, better in a confined space like a tent.

@tornagawn 6 ай бұрын

Nessmuk! Great USA woodsman, worth a read.

@bradkaral1188 6 ай бұрын

JR: I appreciate the sarcastic humour lately. "You could always use them as maracas". Thanks, I need that.

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad to help!

@tinktink7736 6 ай бұрын

First time I have seen a video like this!! Great idea, Thank you!!

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@tweetybirdmom 6 ай бұрын

thank you for your input

@paulfuryes203 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video, JR. Thanks for the useful information 👍

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@gobihoukou1 6 ай бұрын

About hollow handle knives, schrade makes one with blade and handle drop forged from one piece of steel, so it should be quite durable. I never owned it thoug, so I can not attest to its quality - just putting it out there for anyone who might still be interested in the concept and searching for more viable options.

@InventorGadget 6 ай бұрын

Hexamine tablet=emergency firestarter when wet..

@Able-Man 6 ай бұрын

I personally, LIKE those little "Mag-Blocks" by Coleman... I understand that a man could start a tire on fire with one of those and I've SEEN how much dark, black smoke a tire gives off... A good thing to "signal with"; should the need arise!

@LUVDOGS1954 6 ай бұрын

Very unusual for telling the negative truth about products...well done sir.

@MrLandphill 6 ай бұрын

always the best videos, thanks for always taking the time to deliver great content

@gewgulkansuhckitt9086 3 ай бұрын

There are two hollow handle knives I have seen that don't suffer from the inherent weakness of such knives. One was fashioned from a single piece of metal where the handle was drilled out of a solid piece of metal that was the same piece of metal that the blade itself was made from. So it was a single piece of metal except for the cap on the handle. The other knife had an oversized tang that was folded over to form a tube. Again the whole knife including the handle was a single piece of steel. A disadvantage of this knife was that the handle was off center.

@troyspain7073 6 ай бұрын

More skills less gear and the gear you do get test it continuously.

@dianer726 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the useful information. I loved and laughed at your roll of the eyes over the hot glue (compass) segment. hahaha

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Diane!

@FLORIDA_MAN_813 6 ай бұрын

Esbit fuel is great. Used it on trails for weeks on end with no problems

@philipmcmanigal4896 5 ай бұрын

For cook stoves I like the Kelly Kettle style cook system. What do you think?

@WinnifredJPeacock 6 ай бұрын

Swiss Army knives have limitations???!!! Heresy!!!

@MG-ze3lf 6 ай бұрын

For real!! Swiss Army Knife is THE beast.

@joey_the_farmdawg 6 ай бұрын

Your sense of humor is fantastic for your content! Thanks for wasting your money so that we don’t have to waste ours 😂 great video!

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Joey!

@Joe_Goofball 4 ай бұрын

I highly recommend a Kelly Kettle as a camping stove. Operating on the same principle as the rocket stove, it boils water at the same time as heating food. You start your fire with small kindling in the tray provided, then add larger sticks from the top. It can come with several useful accessories, depending on your anticipated needs. It weighs almost nothing to carry in a backpack...

@highloughsdrifter1629 4 ай бұрын

Kelly Kettles are brilliant. I don't find the top mounted pan holder works though, the pan seems to block the draught. What I do is get the fire going with the kettle on, get my cup of tea, then switch to the hobo stove converter for cooking.

@Joe_Goofball 4 ай бұрын

@@highloughsdrifter1629 I ordinarily use it to heat meals in a can--Dinty Moore Beef Stew or Chicken and Dumplings, Wolf Chile con carne etc. I open the lid 80% of the way, bending the rest of the lid into a crude "handle" for removal of the food once it's hot...

@sherryweeks5956 4 ай бұрын

Buy a bow saw. Easy to cut small trees....buy seeds and put them in a jar.

@LadyAdora-NL 6 ай бұрын

My "Rambo" knife came in today and now i watch youre video 😂 I need a new " bige" knife. Still have a lot to learn as a new prepper.

@TheBudgetguy_K.T 4 ай бұрын

Recommend Esee for large knives, maybe cold steel to for pocket knives Spyderco or for beater blades Ganzo Sitivien QSP or kizer pocket and small fixies

@longdogt6724 6 ай бұрын

The solar oven by a certain survival food company is a mess! Your food would expire before it cooked😬

@rahtoren6385 5 ай бұрын

Got solid fuel tab stove your right it's not ment for emergency really unless out door activity went bad use tab as starter . Stove for hikers work well for that.small single or just one other person stuff mostly just warm up it good.some stuff might have use more one tab but that was told by manufacture paper came with stove.yeah I got one had years used it.

@jrvenable1 6 ай бұрын

Wow - agree 100% with all the items you presented (and I have had most of them)...

@displacedredneck 3 ай бұрын

Better than nothing is perfect phrasing. My fire kit has a mag block in it as a last resort or a trade item. Where as my Bic, nano striker xl and fire rod xl are my "3 wise men".

@SDWNJ 4 ай бұрын

Regarding hexamine fuel tablets, I think the Coghlans round tablets are a better option than the Esbit ones. They are half the size of the small Esbit ones (7 g vs. 14 g) so they give better granularity allowing you to use only as much as you need. They aren’t separately packaged so they take up less space allowing you to carry more.

@rodneymiddleton1044 6 ай бұрын

Great video JR you hit the head on the nail with these infamous items and yes many of us have wasted good money buying over the years especially those Rambo Knives with a tang of maybe an inch long pffffft so pathetic. Hence why I make my own knives and always full tang. The old Lanterns would always give off fumes and never really light much up as well. Stay safe.

@HiPoint-ql3rs 5 ай бұрын

My buddy put the round gun cleaning patches cotton I guess in an aspirin bottle and sprayed them down with WD40 these things light with one strict of a rod and burn about 60 seconds. Put the lid on tight so WD40 doesn’t evaporate and they stay good about a year.

@beachgypsy1346 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your insights.

@jaynesierakowska3120 6 ай бұрын

Great video thank you.

@deancoburn9352 6 ай бұрын

Ty for the info sir..Sadly I made the same mistakes on almost everyone of these..lol

@ShadowScoutSwede 6 ай бұрын

Great video and i had a knife with hollow handle when i were a teenager but i agree those are not good for use where it is too much distress to the handle like batoning.

@robertjohnson7746 6 ай бұрын

You mentioned getting some stuff at a survival store. Are there any survival stores that you are aware of East Texas? Thank you.

@daveh7720 6 ай бұрын

That good compass you showed looks like my Silva that I got from the Boy Scouts. Except mine is a little melted on one corner. (grin) Silva, Brunton, and Suunto all make good compasses. A liquid filled one is definitely the way to go. They settle quickly and they survive bumps that would knock a non-liquid filled compass needle off its pivot.

@PepeLepew-rm9ft 3 ай бұрын

The Swiss army knife is Swiss, Switzerland is at confluence of all of Europe,s manufacturer,s Germany, Austria,France and italy therefore exhibits this.

@alwaysmoody800 6 ай бұрын

My Becker BK 2 is a batoning beast .

@pjdepaolisii 4 ай бұрын

Agreed on everything but the classic magnesium block. I have better, of course, but why not have them on hand? Magnesium has other uses, too.

@sherryweeks5956 4 ай бұрын

Use crisco and stick a tapered candle in it. Lasts a long time.

@kathleenredick275 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos.

@herrschafts-wissen 6 ай бұрын

Get the GEK2000 if you are looking for a large survival knife. It’s up to the task. 👍🏼

@radam8966 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately for the magnesium bars the market is flooded with cheap and such a low quality no matter the size the pile of shavings, they may not even ignite. If inclined to get one try and find a actual U.S. military issue. If you can find them, they should have NSN and pertinent information stamped in to it and should be kind of a flat grey and shave with moderate effort. This is due to the magnesium content which makes it softer. Getting a good quality mag bar is no different than a good quality Ferro rod. You get what you pay. I still have mine from the time it was issued.

@dirtyscoundrel2013 4 ай бұрын

I used to cook over real hurricane lanterns using homemade tomato cages. My hollow handle knives are made from one solid piece of steel like Chris Reeves were but beefed up and carried by a lot of elite forces and professionals. I've never had one returned.

@maddogwillie1019 6 ай бұрын

Just remember walking around your home carrying a hurricane lantern is like walking around carrying a bomb…drop is and that’s it…never let small children handle them

@inregionecaecorum 4 ай бұрын

Hexamine has recently been made illegal in the UK as it is a precursor to an explosive apparently, firedragon alcohol gel is the alternative, which isn't too bad.

@ve3snw 4 ай бұрын

it has been banned in many jurisdictions, not just the UK

@markwalker4485 4 ай бұрын

Hey the ferro/magnesium block is ritual that all young children must learn when they are learning fire. Some may call that cruel but we all started that way.

@WindyGardener 6 ай бұрын

I prefer a leatherman all in one.

@davepoole5582 6 ай бұрын

Back in the 1980 when survival gear was new and preppers were not heard of.... All that Rambo gear was top notch... Times have moved on, but they all had there purpose

@kimfroman2023 4 ай бұрын

Love the dramatic eye roll.

@Terry-w9o 6 ай бұрын

Thanks again jr

@jamesroachjr4074 4 ай бұрын

I love my medium esbit stove use it alot

@RalphHeron-d6w 6 ай бұрын

Interesting and informative sensible advice 👍

@robertcritchley1338 6 ай бұрын

Good evening. Nothing beats an outdoor fire for cooking. As for lighting, that same fire at close range will do it. Anyways, you want to get up naturally, so go to bed. As for knives, I like Gerber multi-tool knives. Fire starter, I invested in coconut husk. Great vid, JR. Folks, stay vigilant and informed. Thank you, J R.

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome Robert! Thanks for watching!

@duanebouchard8736 6 ай бұрын

I have a wallet survival card that is magnetized for use as a back up compass the saw is good for notching , and I protect my fingers by folding up some money mostly i have used the can opener, the real reason it is still in my wallet

@tornagawn 6 ай бұрын

Big knife, small knife (I favour a Spyderco Dragonfly) and a SAK. The Spydie and SAK will prob get most use EDC.

@ApocGuy 6 ай бұрын

In my personal opinion those cheap "survival bivvies should be on this list too alongside "all in one" wannabe multi tool knock offs.

@peterbenson2185 4 ай бұрын

With regards to the hexy stoves, this is yet again a case of "They took the good stuff out". Just like Savlon antiseptic cream, jeyes fluid and modern "Creosote" The original hexy blocks had a simple ratio ... 1 Block = 1 pint of water boiled or 1 Block = 1 regular can of soup/ beef stew/ cooked chicken in sauce etc. Buuttttt..... They changed the chemical formula of the blocks to make them "Eco- Friendly" ??? So now, the blocks are random in their performance. IF you still use a hexy stove... try and get military surplus blocks of fuel, or keep the ones found in eastern european MRE's

@heidiwolfgang45 6 ай бұрын

I love it 😂😂😂 making maracas!!! That's multi purpose survival gear!!! Hot glue!!! Glorious mullet!!! You are the funniest prepper on KZbin!!!😂😂😂😂

@matt79de 6 ай бұрын

Just to drive the point of "Don't buy 'em!" home: I got a ton of those stupid credit card tools as a giveaway from everywhere...

@jopiaspieder1184 6 ай бұрын

Anything I notice with a cancer warning I just do not use in my preps

@MPGunther1 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the tips

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@TadDactical 4 ай бұрын

The card multitool is definitely hot garbage but would make an ok scrapping tool. I say more tools is better than less.

@michaelgillett5744 6 ай бұрын

We have regular hurricane lanterns for lighting only.

@diypreppertv 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@williamcordell5548 4 ай бұрын

Im not into gas stoves if im in a emergency ill use wood fire if someone doesnt like that come find the smoke im probably lost anyway.knives icarry agood knife in my pocket shelter a fine tarp works for me a canteen ill have with me in the woods always carry water in the woods. The brain is the best survival tool its never failed me.