VR Bushcraft vs Survival Knife

[@arctodussimus6198]

Good discussion. 👍🏼 Wether I agree or disagree with some of the things you said, there is one thing that you said towards the end of the video that earned my subscription: “…an everyday carry knife is going to be your survival knife…” I have been preaching that concept for decades. It seems rather simple, and I suppose most folks already know it, but just how many people do you see who carry a substantial enough knife for a real survival situation? My edc knives rotate between the TOPS Prather War Bowie and the Brakimo. Depending on where I’m going. And my TOPS Armageddon is always close by in my Jeep. It’s always good to have these discussions with people who actually use their equipment on a daily, or semi daily, basis. I enjoyed your talk. Wonder why it took six years to show up in my feed…. 👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@richardelliott9511]

Thanks, that was just about the most sensible discussion of carry knives I have ever listened to. No hoopla, no ranting just a good sensible take on the subject.

[@unfi6798]

Great segment, full of information & functionality. I am a retired volunteer Sea & Land Rescue on Christmas Island. We use some of the rescue tool that you mentioned and you are on the dot. Using the correct tool is very crucial especially when rescuing. We have two fields, the bush & ocean so any rescue tools used is according to the environment. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from us rescue workers.! Stay safe brother.!

[@abdulmuizchulan214]

For the malays, we use a parang or golok for bushcraft / batoning. We use a separate knife for skinning or processing food. The westener tend to have a 2 in 1 function which do both.

[@murraymudpie141]

Blood groove is actually called a fuller. It's a method for reducing weight without removing strength on a blade. It has nothing to do with aiding stabbing other than reducing weight and thus helping with balance and speed of action. Like how you favor Sandi grinds, they are awesome.

[@paultorgerson8776]

I own, and use Lon Humphrey Retribution, Bark River Crusader, Ontario sp53. They seem too heavy, Bravo One Field is too small. I got a LT Wright gen three, Heaven! BTW, this is one of the best knife videos I've ever seen.

[@Heeman5]

The Kershaw Leek has been in my pocket everyday for over 17 years. Retired from the fire service. I use it every day. Mostly to open Amazon boxes now… 😂👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼

[@floydguidry9817]

Thank you -this is a fantastic informative video. I have always owned and EDC knives but I only recently became aware of how little I know about these tools. As a teacher for 25 years I really appreciate your expertise and style of teaching.

[@BrantHikes]

Hey, this is Brant from Mountain Crossings. Nice presentation of Knives. My EDC is a Mora Companion... hard to beat for the price and nearly indestructible. I hope that your new Hyperlite pack is treating you well! If you have any questions about it, feel free to call me at the store anytime 👊

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Very nice demo of different knives and tools. Thanks and take care.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I like this video. I noticed you haven’t put up any more for a year or so. I hope you return. Thank you for the information.

[@Heeman5]

The best video of this subject that I have viewed yet! Great speaker. I carried the Kershaw leek on my duty trousers for the last fifteen years of my fire career and still do on a daily basis. I had the old stainless leatherman in my turnout pants for over twenty five years and keep it in my backpack now.

[@wcknives]

Appreciate you doing this VR. Some very interesting and good points. Really enjoyed your take on it.

[@RedDogBushCraft]

Thanks for the request. Lots of subject matter to fit in a single video. It went a little long but it was fun.

[@WanderingBobAK]

Very impressive overview. I've enjoyed your duscussion.

[@terrychorn1503]

Great video! In my experience, when I go out for the purpose of bush-craft/camping, I bring all the necessary tools I'll need for a pleasant experience. If I want to leave camp for a hike or scouting purposes, I have a 3/16" thick full tang knife with 5" blade in a sheath with a fire-steel, a Leatherman, and a pocket knife. These are my EDC. How many people will go hiking with a large kukri/machete hanging from their belt? The 3/16" thick knife is tough enough to do the job and isn't too cumbersome to carry around. It has a saber grind and will baton, do fine carving, skin small and large game, and is lightweight enough to carry all day. I've found it to be a great all around knife. Thank you for sharing!

[@jhtsurvival]

I definitely don't go hiking with a axe,saw, and small tool box... I usually go with a good sized knife 5-6 in everyone wants to say shit like that is too big and to bring a axe for chopping... it's like wtf a survival situation isn't something you plan on. I'm more likely to have a fairly big knife with me cuz I don't go fishing or diving around with a full camp set up

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

Good video. You make much more sense than most KZbinrs.

[@claudiomartins5768]

In my opinião, I think a semi serrated knife is a good choice. In many situations we need that kind of blade. Perhaps the best choice is to have a good knife, to be used in specific situations that demand or not, a serrated blade.

[@ktoutdoors8430]

thanks for the informative video. Think you explained alot that a lot of people do not take in consideration on there day to day or play time carry knife. Enjoy watching your videos and keep up the great work my friend.

[@MarshRat]

Excellent info and awesome collection of blades...thanks for sharing

[@RedDogBushCraft]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the kind comment sir.

[@brucesims3228]

Very good video! For myself, I tend to avoid automatic knives (aka switchblade). Instead I have a daily carry made by Milwaukee Tool. It's a cheap ($15), decent size (4 inch) knife. But what I like is the blade is heavy and short allowing it to be opened with a flick of the wrist. And if it gets misplaced or lost, I'm not out a fortune. Oh, and it's got a solid lock that keeps it either locked shut or locked open. FWIW.

[@roberthead3930]

That was excellent. Thank you!

[@shaneballard3805]

Good video. Good point with what you have on you is what you have.

[@slchang01]

What puzzled me about bushcraft tools, is that I was told to bring some of those tools for woodworking/carving...How difficult is it to bring your own spoons, forks or cups? They weigh less and smaller than those tools you bring... Unless you have nothing to do bushcrafting, and want to kill time to make those basic things during bushcrafting...

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Very good video, good collection of knives and their uses. Thanks and take care.

[@sosteve9113]

some awesome collection,and good points,that you mention i had a similar tag on my thoughts on bushcraft and survival knife

[@Mr450pro]

I really enjoyed your video and your take on survival vs bushcraft ! Thumps up

[@RedDogBushCraft]

Thanks Mr450pro

[@jamesstraub4981]

Excellent discussion, new sub. Thanks

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Very nicely done video. I just ordered the Habilis SRT that you have in the video. I went with the leather sheath. If nothing else, it can stow the blade until I can order a custom Kydex sheath. Ever look at the Spyderco Aqua Salt fixed blade for survival? I have the Pacific Salt folder and I really like the steel along with the fact that it doesn't rust. I might incorporate the AS as an EDC/Trail-Fishing companion. Retired FF here. I used to carry the Gerber in my Pos back in the late 90's early 2000's. Lost it making hydrants one day and replaced it with a Supertool 200. I still have that MT. Bought a Wingman a couple of months back and I'm looking at the Surge to semi retire the ST 200. Like a gun, it isn't always the best that we have with us but the compromise we make which enables us to carry a tool... that might just make it the best choice. Stay safe out there.

[@RedDogBushCraft]

No, I don't have that one. If you make a vid on it tag me. Thanks

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Might take me a month or two. I just bought a Perseverance Survival Knife to give a go. When I p/u the Aqua Salt I'll try a short video on it.

[@heathmarcum5390]

I ALWAYS have 2 knives and 2 flash lights on me 24/7, a CRK umnumzaan, and esee izula 2 on my belt, a small key chain size surefire titan in my pocket and a streamlight pro tac 1L 1AA clipped on my back pocket, 2 is 1 and 1 is none theory, the 2 lights is incase one of the lights batteries go out I have a back up, the esee is for small task jobs, the umnumzaan is strong enough to do just about anything but I don't pry with it. I always have a EDC bag near me at all times which carries my multi tools, 2 fixed blades esee 6 with g10 handles, and a benchmade bushcrafter EOD version, medical supplies, shemagh, Nalgene bottle, multiple fire starters, sure fire g2x LE, my whole EDC bag probably weighs less then 8-10 lbs, but is one hell of a life saver if I ever need any of the stuff in it!! this doesn't include my BUG OUT BAG lol!!!! these times we are living in and facing on a daily basis, every one needs and should have either or both, a EDC bag, and BUG OUT BAG on them or in there car, or atleast sitting by the front door 24/7!!!

[@StevanOutdoor]

+Heath Marcum. I just carry my SAK pocket knife with toothpick, tweezer and cork screw. When SHTF I just steal your pack ;) Do you also have a Get The F.. Out bag for when your wife is tired of all this? Just kidding of course. It's good to be prepared!

[@longrider42]

That first belt/sheath knife Looks an awful lot like my Condor Bush Lore knife. I used to teach wilderness survival and knife use back in the early 80's to Boy Scouts, back before there was such a thing as a Bush Craft knife. Too me a knife is a knife. Some are better at doing things then others. That Hawk Bill knife you showed, I use those for cutting shingles and cut-able flooring, but I suppose you could use it in camp. I still carry a Buck 110 when I go into the woods, heck its my EDC knife of choice.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

reckon this dead horse has been kicked enough,...the blood groove is actually the ferrule and is put there to increase the ductile strength of the blade...think I beam...thanks for putting together your thoughts and i do agree in general at least with your opinion on the difference between a bushcraft knife and a survival knife, and some great thoughts on knife use....but then, i would consider a parang both a bushcraft knife and a survival knife...so now where does that leave us?...right back where we started from i'd wager...taker easy, but taker!...woods

[@RedDogBushCraft]

Well said. You should do a VR. Would love to hear your thoughts also. Thanks for the comment.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

I think between you and William all bases have been covered....as you say skill level, environment and task at hand often dictate ones choice in a blade. You have done well in tackling such a hot button topic and i really couldn't add anything further to the discussion....merry Christmas amigo!...woods

[@oweng.3102]

Slow talking straight truth. I appreciate it.

[@awesomesongs9832]

Does the pathfinder still make a pls k1 knife or what is the replacement to it or the scout?

[@mariumrajah]

Lovely video Brother enjoyed watching your videos

[@henriksong-joongchoi6254]

This guy deserves more subscribers... I love your knives and tools collection, Sir and Please make more videos 2019 please !

[@bradleybirminghamgmailcom]

Great video tim enjoy all your videos especially the knive videos keep them coming. PS if you can get your hands on a LTWK or BHK bushcrafter in flat grind do a review on that.

[@drcsep]

Great informative video. Thank you...

[@RedDogBushCraft]

Thanks Carlos.

[@frankwebster2876]

Great video.

[@micheletennis87]

Hello, I wanted to ask you for the many knives you own and use, according to you for a knife to be used in nature for a long time away from home it is better to use simpler steels like 1095, 01, 440C, 420HC simpler to restart on the field even if they keep the cut off. Or, it would be better to run on superstells like M390, Elmas, 3V, S35VNecc. Let me know what you think, thanks to Michele.

[@נוחיחזקאל]

AISI 1040 to 1095 rust really fast.

[@RobertJones-om9kx]

Thanks for all the info. Subscribed

[@RedDogBushCraft]

Thanks and welcome to Red Dog Bushcraft.

[@rh.114]

Amazing knives. I like the leather sheaths? Where did you buy them or did someone make them? Thanks

[@pacovl46]

That’s a nice hat! Which brand and model is it?

[@Sethxz]

My knife is whatever I need it to be. There isn't too much one knife can do that another one can't. If it's a good knife you can make it do whatever you need. That being said, I wouldn't want to do fine carving with a bowie knife unless I had no choice.

[@Lawman-196]

Great vid brother👍

[@franklujan3196]

Thanks for the info

[@WilliamMyersmantisoutdoors]

Yup we are on the same page for sure bro.... good vid

[@RedDogBushCraft]

Thanks Will. Can't wait to see your vid.

[@tonygarner6011]

What hat do you have on?

[@randybradley7427]

I think the knife you carry every day should be able to handle both situations. Using the knife all the time makes you more comfortable with it.

[@TSNchannel]

I prefer a large knive to survival, the small knives to Bushcraft most time are to show people, but in a real situation aren't as useful as other one. Good revition And channel

[@derekstynes9631]

Very comprehensive video and a well deserved Sub is Yours , well Done !

[@centralwashingtonmodernbus9456]

"It allows you to choke up on it". If the blade has the edge come close to the handle, one does NOT need to change hand position to "choke up on it!

[@Exiledk]

I have a knife. When I'm in the woods, it's a bushcraft knife. If I ever get into some precarious situation it will be a survival knife. There are no such things. It's a knife. No more, no less.

[@RedDogBushCraft]

That's a great place to be in your knowledge and knife skills.

[@SuperTwangy]

Yeah, there's no such thing as a skinning knife, butcher knife, fillet knife, paring knife, chef knife, pocket knife, dagger, carving knife, bone knife, machete, bowie, etc, etc. Those are all just meaningless words too. Words don't have meanings. A knife is just a knife. They're all the same. No more, no less.

[@Exiledk]

You may be missing the point. Perhaps, deliberately. Unless you go round with 20 odd pieces of cutlery hanging from your belt, the one knife you do have will have to do all those tasks you mention above if you are unfortunate enough to find yourself in some dire situation. I suggest to everyone, that they find that one knife and learn to use it proficiently. Axes and machettes are a different class of equipment.

[@NovaSupernova]

Sure, in general terms, but there are distinct differences between knives. Can you use a phillips head screwdriver to remove a flat tip screw? No, there is a proper tool for a proper job. Mig and Tig are welders, but they do different things. A salad fork is different than an entree fork, but they are both forks. A paper plate is different than a piece of fine china, but they are both plates. Most Mora's are just steak knives and can do some carving. They are different from a Spyderco or a Benchmade. So when talking about proper tools for proper jobs, there IS more and there IS less.

[@StevanOutdoor]

+Keith Chamberlain. I agree. When bushcraft or hiking turns into a survival situation you can't go home to get your 'survival' knife.

[@arshanmostafavi9621]

The Genesis isn't in D2 , it's A2 .

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Red Dog. Yeah, a very good video. Yeah, I still have and use my Frost Mora 840 Clipped MG. Yeah, Its a good one. I also have some W.W. 2 Ka-Bars and even a Camillus one. I like continues curved edges like in my 3V Skookum Bush Tool, So I even got a Fallkniven H-1. I also still have and use my Blind Horse Bushcrafter which I had the handle made flat and polished, Yeah, Its my Lil Tank and I use it more for Bush Craft because of its small size. But I really like my Benchmade Bushcrafter #162. Infact I sort of had my B H Attitude made using my Bushcrafter #162 as the pattern. Yeah, It came out great. A lovely piece of kit. I recently did get a LT 3V GNS which I really like, Built curved bellies with up-sweep make great spiders. Infact I just got two very similar knives. Yeah, as a one tool option. But I also like choils on larger sizes. But in general I like choils, So my Ratmandu which I even have (2) in the INFI Steel are among my Fav's. I also like my Rodent 5 which I carry in the Leather Dangler that use to be fore my Blind Horse Bushcrafter but because what I had done to the handle it was a little too big do now my Rodent 5 hits perfect in it. But as far as Survival Knives, I piggybackrd my Rodent 7 with my Rodent 3, my Rodent 9 with my Rodent 4 which is one of my Fav. Bush Craft Knives. I also have a Badger Son of Badger as a Bush Craft Knives. I like my 3V Bravo 1's too. But lately I teamed my Fox Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife with my Mora Kansbol and my all black Fox Jungle Parang with my 3V Master Hunter. A lovely piece of kit. In colder weather I add a Axe, but in milder weather I'm not taking a Hatchet, but a good saw only. This way I can travel quicker through the bush. Yeah, a pretty good review. Oh, I do have a order with William too.,,.

[@didyabringabongalong.1435]

I understand that you generally use one over the other but if SHTF A butter knife is a survival knife mate.

[@RedDogBushCraft]

Yea, I get that and it is true but these are the knives I carry on my hip every day. The knife you have on you during a situation, what ever that may be, is your "survival" knife. I like knives and have the ability to test many makes in an effort to help others that may only have the resources to purchase one. I hope my knife vids help others. It's all about passing on knowledge.

[@didyabringabongalong.1435]

RedDogBushCraft no worries brother.. We are on same page?... You take care fella.

[@norwoodcraftandforge2950]

Virginia?

[@agagagagagyo]

I refuse to designate a bushcraft knife and a survival knife because I'm not a bushcraft KZbinr or anything, I don't collect knives and use them for different purposes, for my specific circumstances that would be a waste of time and effort. if I'm carrying a fixed blade knife it will necessarily be the one on my belt. If I'm going out anywhere except to work, I have a puukko on my belt as well as a Swiss Army knife with me at all times even at work. My car is with me wherever I go and has a hatchet and a saw in the trunk. If I'm ever in a "survival situation" and need to be separated from the car I will at least take out the hatchet and keep that with me. I don't like how the scandi grind on the puukko bites into wood but I like the knife itself and that's what I carry. It sucks for carving compared to the full flat grind on the Swiss Army knife. But I attribute that to my inexperience with that grind and I do use it for carving so I know that if I need to make it work I can.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Tim, Yeah, a good rounded corner similar to a oblong oval is good for a handle for control, Too square and it will make hot spots too round you lack good control, If round had good control hockey sticks would be round. But I also think a good designed military knife will work wood good too, Yeah, a thinner apex cuts better. But as far as choosing a bushcraft or survival knife to take with me into the bish, Yeah, again, I take some type of axe/hatchet and some type of saw, It all depend's weather, season and how long I'm going to stay out. But as far as the knife, I like a large/small combination. One of my Go To combos are my Rodent 7 with my Rodent 3, my Rodent 3 is like a robust Mora using the best part of a knife for fine task's. My Rodent 7 I could use it as a One Tool Option that's how much control I have with it. I has the span if I had to baton and it's also a pretty good chopper and with the choil I can use it as a smaller knife the way it's balanced and it's robust enough to take some abuse in a survival situation. and the two compliment eachother, I have that particular combo in a baldric piggyback carry, I also have other set's like that, like my Rodent 9 and Rident 4, or my Fallkniven A-1 with my H-1, or even my Steel Will Druid 240 and my Druid 230 for my wet and snowy condition 's , Oh I have other's too. I like the Awl's on my Gerber Multi Tool'sI even use my Lenox Folding Jab Saw. By the way, I'm also having a W. C. Master Woodsman made in 3V to go with my new A. S Guide also in 3V, Almost in every instance where there is a man vs. nature conflick there's a multi carry, Yeah, like I already mentioned mine is my Swampies, Don't get me wrong, If I'm just going on a nice hoke, I still like a nice Trio, a knife, saw and hatchet, and I like neck carries too. ,, .

[@neroma]

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[@stephenwest9085]

A mora dont you mean a vegetable prep knife my first knife at the age of 12 was a 9 inch blade bowie so ive never used a veg knife outdoors i have a 14 inch blade 5 chira kukhuri i use for everything a one knife does all...

[@shonuffisthemaster]

good video in general and i agree with many of your bushcraft choices, but have to strongly disagree with many of your survival knife choices. the kabar will break with anything more than light batonning, and to me batonning is a critical feature of a survival or bushcraft knife. the tang is about 1/3 the width of the blade and has a sharp 90° transition at the blade / tang juncture, you will break this knife if you baton it, I have done it. otherwise its a good design. also it is not a perticularly hard knife as.you state, at 56-58 its medium hardness. the Habilis Bushtool looks like a terrible design. first why is the blade so absurdly wide? makes it clumsy, heavier and dosent have any benifit that I can think of. the big finger choil limits the length of the cutting edge and puts your hand far away from the most usefull part of the edge, thus sacrificing your leverage and controll. unless.you want to choke up on the uncomfortable finger choil and have your index finger and crook of your hand chewed up by 90° steel edges.

[@RedDogBushCraft]

I can only speak from my personal experiences and the knives I have used. My K bar has held up fine even when batonning. When I said mine is hard, I'm referring to the hardness compared to other 1095 blades I have. As for the Habilis Bush Tool, it's all in what the user likes, everyone's different. Thanks for your views and comments, that is how we can all learn together. God Bless

[@mpccenturion]

Nice Comments!

[@StevanOutdoor]

In your story you are basically telling that there is no such thing as a bushcraft or a survival knife and I agree! A machete in the hands of somebody who knows what he/she is doing is a bushcraft knife but also a survival knife. Bushcraft is survival. I agree there is a thing like a 'one tool option' and it's great to think about that and discuss the subject. But besides those people you talked about that only have that one machete to do everything I do not know of people that have only one tool. It's a nice discussion topic for people that have internet and money and all the tools they want basically. No offence intended. I do like to discuss the topic at hand.

[@RedDogBushCraft]

That's cool, I'm not offended at all and welcome different points of view, that's the way we learn. Thanks

[@NovaSupernova]

"Blood groove" is actually called a "Blood Gusher".

[@guncotton1950]

or a fuller which is structural because it lightens and can give flexibility

[@agagagagagyo]

No it's called a fuller and has nothing to do with blood

[@ianwhiteley5102]

Baby crows good eating

[@randallbollinger9625]

Ok, let’s switch hats... as he literally switches hats 😂