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[@r.f.pennington746]

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]

Love my KA-BAR! thanks tio Sam 😎

[@JohnB1163]

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

[@bostontracy5151]

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]

​@@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]

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.

[@kevinbrown9831]

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]

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

[@Gumby1978]

I made a few of these mistakes. Thanks for sharing

[@marioalfonsoarreolaa.flore2882]

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.

[@PaulGriffin-ox1gp]

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.

[@Linda-z2t]

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.

[@Phearsum]

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]

I agree! Thank you for watching!

[@johnwalters1055]

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]

Thank you John!

[@inkey2]

@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.

[@Able-Man]

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]

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]

The TSA has collected hundreds of those credit card tools

[@peterwehrmeyer925]

It keeps coffe hot

[@earlahmer5528]

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.

[@areekalaan]

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]

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

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Sandy!

[@fabienneroure9995]

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]

Thank you Fabienne!

[@trentonfiffia8063]

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]

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

[@billgarand2136]

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

[@trentonfiffia8063]

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

[@glennkoenig6078]

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]

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

[@earlahmer5528]

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

[@michaelschweimler7292]

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.

[@dianer726]

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

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Diane!

[@tornagawn]

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.

[@billrivenbark8983]

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.

[@ShadowScoutSwede]

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.

[@tweetybirdmom]

thank you for your input

[@paulfuryes203]

Excellent video, JR. Thanks for the useful information 👍

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@philipmcmanigal4896]

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

[@gewgulkansuhckitt9086]

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.

[@LadyAdora-NL]

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]

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

[@davidholubetz177]

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]

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

[@bradkaral1188]

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

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Glad to help!

[@gobihoukou1]

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.

[@stevenhall2408]

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.

[@tinktink7736]

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

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome!

[@joey_the_farmdawg]

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]

Thank you Joey!

[@sherryweeks5956]

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]

61 and still have my first pocket knife

[@MrLandphill]

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

[@SDWNJ]

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.

[@deancoburn9352]

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

[@tornagawn]

Nessmuk! Great USA woodsman, worth a read.

[@beachgypsy1346]

Thanks for sharing your insights.

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

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

[@robertjohnson7746]

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

[@Joe_Goofball]

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]

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]

@@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...

[@daveh7720]

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.

[@FLORIDA_MAN_813]

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

[@jaynesierakowska3120]

Great video thank you.

[@rahtoren6385]

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.

[@RalphHeron-d6w]

Interesting and informative sensible advice 👍

[@longdogt6724]

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

[@displacedredneck]

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".

[@Able-Man]

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!

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

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.

[@LUVDOGS1954]

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

[@InventorGadget]

Hexamine tablet=emergency firestarter when wet..

[@jrvenable1]

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

[@sherryweeks5956]

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

[@inregionecaecorum]

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]

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

[@troyspain7073]

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

[@alwaysmoody800]

My Becker BK 2 is a batoning beast .

[@WinnifredJPeacock]

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

[@MG-ze3lf]

For real!! Swiss Army Knife is THE beast.

[@kathleenredick275]

Love your videos.

[@jamesroachjr4074]

I love my medium esbit stove use it alot

[@HiPoint-ql3rs]

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.

[@pjdepaolisii]

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.

[@kimfroman2023]

Love the dramatic eye roll.

[@sherryweeks5956]

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

[@MPGunther1]

Appreciate the tips

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

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.

[@herrschafts-wissen]

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

[@heidiwolfgang45]

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

[@michaelgillett5744]

We have regular hurricane lanterns for lighting only.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Terry-w9o]

Thanks again jr

[@radam8966]

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.

[@tornagawn]

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

[@duanebouchard8736]

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

[@robertcritchley1338]

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]

You’re welcome Robert! Thanks for watching!

[@PepeLepew-rm9ft]

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.

[@markwalker4485]

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.

[@maddogwillie1019]

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

[@ApocGuy]

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

[@Ann-b5l]

That eye roll! 😂😂😂

[@davepoole5582]

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

[@TadDactical]

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

[@WindyGardener]

I prefer a leatherman all in one.

[@matt79de]

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...

[@peterbenson2185]

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

[@jopiaspieder1184]

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

[@KimmerAnd]

Here for the hot glue slander 😂

[@kevinwpatterson]

But I wanted to look like Rambo. Guess I need to take this bandanna back now.

[@philstone3859]

You get what you pay for. Buy decent tools for something this important.

[@cocopuff239]

Talking about MacGyver makes you show your age :)

[@diypreppertv]

In my defense, I was pretty little when it was going off the air. Lol

[@kathleenredick275]

He was probably watching them from his crib. 😉

[@williamcordell5548]

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.

[@TexasScout]

I’m happy to say that I have never owned or used any of those

[@xusmico187]

back in the 80s, we put hex in the smoke grenades to make a cheap tear gas in the field....

[@aaronh1372]

Were you using the knive's compass as a framing hammer? We all know how hot glue is the best for survival, so you must've been doing smth else.

[@diypreppertv]

Absolutely. A compass is totally worthless if it can’t drive a 3 inch nail.

[@oneboyscout3653]

❤🎉🎉🎉

[@lightwarrior1]

Thanks for the useful video 🙏🏻🙂

[@funwithjellyandlou1065]

Oooh! Great idea for a video. Watching with interest!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!