Why You Should Not Buy Anymore Bushcraft Knives

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The Update: • The One Knife Philosop...
Yes, you read that right. No more bushcraft knives, thats at least what conclusion I have to come to after testing, reviewing, carrying, and using dozens of bushcraft knives over the past few years. Now let us discuss why I think this is a rather good thing, not to be weighed down with a bunch of knives, and why you should only pick one.
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[@stalememe6407]

Searching for the perfect bushcraft knife is just an excuse to buy more knives

[@mikepalmer4371]

stale meme Don’t give away all our secrets.... geesh!!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Exactly! Shhhhh!!!

[@ssunfish]

Yep.

[@christopher_martin]

im a knife collector....dont really need an excuse to buy more knives....but if its a knife your gonna have in your hands for possibly hours, better hope you get the right one

[@Pakkerotten]

metoo!!

[@waynesmallwood6027]

Congratulations, you're right. My father taught me to survive in the woods when I was growing up in Alaska, before the Survivalists, Preppers, SHTFers, Bushcrafters. Pick a good tool, learn how to use it. The term "Bushcraft" allows a manufacturer to jack up the price.

[@brianlash154]

Or you can learn where the term bushcraft originated from..

[@mfreeman313]

Very, very sympathetic to this concept. Too many people in too many fields obsess about gear instead of working on their skills to where they can make just about anything work. That said, if you enjoy collecting knives for their own sake-which I do-I don't see a problem there. The problem is in thinking the gear will somehow substitute for discipline and effort, because it won't.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I am glad to hear that! Absolutely, I am a knife collector too so I don't think there is anything wrong with owning and using many knives.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Great observations, and you are totally correct. Knowing how to use one knife to the absolute limits of its capabilities is far more useful than carrying around a bag of knives. Funnily enough, whenever I get a new knife these days, I put it on my desk, in front of my keyboard to remind myself its there. I use it for every knife chore in the house, and whenever Im thinking, waiting for a loading screen or have nothing in my hands, I pick it up, practise taking it out of the sheath and putting it back, and get used to its form generally. I learned to open a few folders one handed this way. As much as I love knives, and love collecting them, I know a guy who served two tours of Afghanistan with his kabar. He used it for every knife job, opening fuel cans and digging holes. In this time of abundance its really seductive to purchase a new tool for every job, rather than getting better at the craft. Thanks for the thoughtful video.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you for the feedback and insight!

[@nathanfischer7692]

best advice: "Start practicing and stop designing"

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Mhm. That's why I started with it!

[@stevehuffman7453]

"Use what you got!" Good advice. "Finesse beats Brute Force." "Without the knowledge and skills, no knife will keep you alive." "The "best" knife is the one you have with you." Cliches, perhaps, but all are true as death.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That is spot on!!

[@georgehopper7310]

Cliches are cliches because they are true in most cases.

[@wayneprice2737]

No such thing as the perfect knife you will always be looking it's an addiction .

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Mhm!

[@yaboyjosh3023]

Even for EDC, This is very true.

[@Flashahol]

The perfect knife is the knife you can use properly, can take what you ask of it and is at your side when you need it.

[@Airik1111bibles]

The perfect knife is the one that worked when you needed it most.

[@twitchypaladin8859]

So true.

[@ckoritko]

Just like firearms: “Beware the man with only one gun/knife. He probably knows how to use it.”

[@gwailotus9154]

that was very bruce lee "esque"

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That is true

[@Ideo7Z]

2 is 1, 1 is none. Cops are gonna take your sd gun if you use it for what it's for or it might go down mechanically so always have a spare...

[@hauki9286]

Look at the iceman Ötzi and his equipment. The cheapest, crappiest steel knife today would have been a really magical wonder tool for him. Still he managed to survive to late age (for those days) until he was murdered. It is the skill, body and mind that matters the most.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That is a very good point!

[@ssunfish]

An EXCELLENT point!

[@GetMeThere1]

Yeah. But look at him now....

[@gadsenculpepper4868]

Condor knife and tool has a primitive tool series where the made an "otzi" $50 or so with a canted appendix style sheath...I want it to replace my mora eldris(blade too small for me)check it out

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

@@gadsenculpepper4868 :- maybe you missed the point...use what you have, don't buy another knife. Edit:- I saw that knife...very appealing for primative survival in the bush, but do you "need" it?

[@stevenrobertson6656]

Great advice. The endless search for the perfect knife simply never ends.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks. That is so right!

[@timhallas4275]

This is why I carry two tools into the woods. No knife is a do all tool. Sure, you can carry a knife that is big enough to chop down a tree, but it will suck at lessor jobs. A hand ax, and a small, easy to sharpen knife will cover every cutting need. A screw driver with a hammer head on it, is not two good tools in one..... it's two bad tools. Compromise leads to failure.

[@stevenrobertson6656]

@@timhallas4275 Totally agree. Going out with just a knife and expecting it to do everything just doesn't make sense.

[@usmanhar]

I have bought 5 of them already .... ad still looking for the 'right' one

[@lordkrythic6246]

I suggest making your own.

[@gorillahd9247]

You nailed it. Skills are usually what is lacking in a survival situation, not gear. Make smart selections on basic gear and then go use the heck out of it to determine strengths, weaknesses, and as you identified - workarounds. Great video sir!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Exactly!

[@blainwilson7937]

We live in the golden age of knives. More the merrier. Find a knife you like and use it. Never force yourself to love a knife.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I agree about the golden age, however, you should choose the best knife for yourself.

[@blainwilson7937]

@Life In The Taiga I'm using the Terävä Jääkäripuukos knife now and it doesn't leave my side. Heavy user, great design and low cost from Finland.

[@recycled3654]

Love is such a fleeting emotion, especially to those who love new and different knives. "What was once my fav, falls to the wayside when another beauty flashes by, for I fell in love again with another."

[@tangamat2128]

Without knowledge and skills, even the finest knife would be useless.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Yes indeed!

[@craftpaint1644]

It's reassuring when you practice and you have that inspired moment that solves a problem.

[@gregkis]

How would it be useless? You don't have to be a master bushcrafter to cut meat or rope. What a stupid comment

[@Soneoak]

@@gregkis useless in the sense that you can just replace it with a box cutter if that’s all ur using it for. The knife isn’t at fault. You are.

[@gregkis]

@@Soneoak useless means it has no use.

[@jackm4700]

Don't know your age but Im 68 and been camping my whole life. I have to say I am very impressed with your advice about learning to use one knife and use it well as opposed to keep buying other knives ! Great job !

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you! I'm 21

[@martintrj5620]

Wise words young man. It’s not about the gear, it’s about the skill acquired by practice and experience. Most of us will never be in a “survival” situation, man! I hope I never am. I just go to the woods and enjoy nature. Thanks for your video.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you! I am glad you could find this discussion useful

[@Dan-sq5cv]

You made good sense. pick whatever knife you feel comfortable with, and does what is needed. All knives cut, some are a little better at one thing, but give up another, so the perfect knife for all things does not exist. The knife is a tool but you are correct, learning the skills of wood-crafting, and what nature offers you, is far more important to survival.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you. I am glad you see that, and can elaborate on my points!

[@grannieannie1371]

A lot of wisdom for someone so young.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks.

[@wearandtear6692]

Fully agree. There is no end to knife buying. When I go out for some fun in the woods it is always a Gerber Strongarm, a folding saw and a small axe on a good day. Those three things do the bulk of all the work. A multitool serves as universal backup.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thats a great pick!

[@jackm4700]

The best multi tool I ever had was a Gerber. You could open it with a flick of the wrist. I never wore it out but lost it. I have others including a Leatherman but none as good as that Gerber was !

[@felixcat9318]

There's nothing outdoors that can't be achieved with a Mora Companion Heavy Duty knife, a Gransfors Bruks Mini Hatchet and a Silky F-180 saw. I'm making camp fire and tent stove fuel, not building an ark!

[@ManInTheWoods76]

Prodigy here .. I carry your knifes daddy

[@ManInTheWoods76]

​@@felixcat9318 add a small shovel to that list😆 I know I know, you can make one out of wood. I agree lol

[@Plunz]

That was the biggest voice surprise I've ever had. Great advice.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Ahahaha that happens

[@cdp200442]

My grandfather never owned a big knife ,he just had a jack knife but could do just about anything required on a farm with that old jack. Commercialization of bushcraft really hit hard after KZbin came about. Just one good hunting knife is all you need.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That is a great point.

[@folksurvival]

Yes. Men in the past were able to do more than modern men with only a basic folding slip joint knife. They didn't need all the fancy gear.

[@MatchGrade08]

Doing more with less and being able to do more with less is not the same. Small knifes are all kinda small. There are hunting knifes and knifes you can do the hunting with. They are not the same. Your not going to see your grandpa hamering nails with his knife because his knife is not capeable of it to begin with. You grandpa is not going to fight through mosquito forest chopping limbs off of trees on an incline on the side mountian looking for a place where the team can put in a drain field. Your going to need a machete for that stuff and an awfully specific specific construction job to be in that position even back then. Your going to need every tool now to be built to do more if your lacking the ones you need to have. If you dont got a pick mattock, a sledge hammer and a chainsaw you might be quite under equipped to do what people used to do. What if your off somewhere and need to dig a trench? Your Grandpa's Grandpa could probably get his hands on tnt or at least knows someone who could get it if he was not anywhere near a big city.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Very common sense video. Haven’t had a chance to watch you again until now. Very refreshing. The best tool you have is the one between your ears. Knives are always a compromise. All I would add is to bring backup. Can make a difference if you ever need it. Specially working over water, etc. Take care.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you for the comment! you do have a good point there.

[@csh6220]

In marketing, "bushcraft", "survival", and "tactical" are buzz words that get your attention. "Tactical" simply means that the knife is all black and has no glare. "Survival" knife really is the one you have with you in a survival situation, which usually cannot be predicted. People in the Amazon use one cutting tool, the machete. They can do anything they need to do with a machete because they use one on a daily basis (practice). I really like this video.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks, and you are right!

[@inthisdayandage2793]

well said I get tired of hearing those words... a backpack is a backpack and a knife if a knife... nothing tactical or so about it.

[@ssunfish]

My pet peeve is knives being made for profit and that means warding off warrenty repairs and replacements. I can do things for myself in knifemaking that others won't

[@triumphmanful]

bushacraft, tactical, EDC, battoning, & survival, are over used and abused words. I can't stand it how all the makers are using those words to sell their stuff. Everyone thinks its cool to say them. I do not ! I grew up with a boy scout knife. I was a scout. We finally got a machette to clear brush. We did not use our knives to "baton" or " split" wood. An axe or hatchet is made for that ! That is not what a knife is for. FYI

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

@@triumphmanful :- You are speaking to the converted here, as most of us who think as you do clicked on this video because we do agree. Those who buy 2 lbs. knives and baton their way through the bush, they probably are not watching. Hence the controversy over batoning, thick steeled blades, torture testing and buying the next newest/greatest knife.

[@Phyxsius_85]

For the last 2 years I have been using only Mora companion heavy duty stainless steel for going to the forest. I agree with everything you said, I use a knife for everything from food preparation to wood processing. For $ 20-25 I’m not sorry if I destroy or lose it, it’s important to me to have fun enjoying nature and practicing bushcraft and survival skills. Stay safe and you have new subscriber :D

[@felixcat9318]

I have the same knife, its an absolutely solid performer, and more capable than its owner.

[@danzigrulze5211]

I use an 8 inch blade parang hand made from Malaysia. I made my own sheath and got to tell you it is the only knife I use for camping, fishing, and hunting.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Awesome, find what works for you!

[@snaponjohn100]

I see your point, however I don’t understand why you would pick a knife that isn’t even suited for the woods to be the one that you force yourself to learn on. Why not start with one designed for bushcraft/woods? Be blessed. John

[@Penjejak_Rimba]

Sorry to butt in, but I guess that demonstrates his point even better. Even without a jungle knife, the tasks and duties can still be done given you know how and what you're doing.

[@gadget5129]

It’s hard to respond properly to your question without a better understanding of what you mean by “isn’t even suited for the woods”. Do you mean it isn’t a specialized knife designed for “the woods”? Of course, the first answer to that would be the usual argument about using only specialized tools. But, really, what separates “suited” from “not suited”? Is it the fact that the knife requires more skill, to at least some degree, when used in the woods? I suspect that is the essence of your question. If so, the answer is contained in the question itself. Does having that less specialized tool give you the ability to do more things well as long as you learn the necessary skills? Since that seems to be the basic point made in the video, I think we all know the answer.

[@starlingblack814]

When I was a kid on the farm we were lucky to have any rifle or shotgun....we molded ourselves to those guns, no customizations or alterations. We all shot well. We had saws, axes, and knives; we all used them. You are absolutely right about your philosophy that, "One must adapt, rather than adapt to us." Thank you.

[@jonNH123]

Great points! I'm with you: the saturation of videos about knives is overwhelming. I think we forget that at the end of the day it's not the tool, but the skill with the tool that wins the day. Thanks for posting!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@jonNH123]

Thanks for posting. :-)

[@DomoArigatoMr.Roboto]

Thanks for this view, I found myself buying and buying to find the perfect knife, and the same for firearms. It seems never ending because there is always something that looks or does something better. I'm going to try working with what I have for a change and see what happens. Thanks!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That is awesome, I am so glad you found the video!

[@ssunfish]

Good idea! May you find much joy n contentment

[@BingWatcher]

I totally agree with your thoughts on this subject. "The most important tool lies between your ears." - unknown author

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Hahaha that is so true. Thanks!

[@josephpepecastillo717]

Knives are like guns - you only need one.....more. Having said that, good point you raise. The fewer tools you have, the better you are with them. You learn to do workarounds. You’ve raised a worthwhile point. Thanks....

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks, fair points!!

[@ricev7071]

I like Ethan Beckers' philosophy on knives, carry a chopper for brush and cutting down branches, carry a smaller knife for finer tasks, and maybe a neck knife as a backup. Having only one knife with you out in the middle of nowhere is a recipe for disaster if you lost it or if it breaks. I agree you don't need to find that 'perfect' bushcraft knife, but you definitely need more than one knife if you are going somewhere far away. I have tested many knives outside my house in the woods, suppose it was that knife that failed and only that knife I took with me on a far away journey, I would be F***ed!!! So having one knife on you would be horrible advice and one I do not recommend for excursions to a distant and remote location.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

It is certainly interesting feedback. While I can see your point, we must be realistic. Quality knives simply do not fail like that. I have never, in my entire time outdoors ever had a knife break to the point where I couldn't use it.

[@mfreeman313]

I'm not a bushcrafter and I don't want to offend anyone who really wants to do everything with one knife, but I can think of at least two examples of people who lived off the land for real, the Sami people in Scandinavia and the mountain men who practiced fur trading in 18th century North America, who had multiple bladed tools to do various jobs.

[@JinKee]

Just carry two identical gerber Strongarms.

[@charlesghant3230]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 I agree. But I think the point @ricev7071 was making was having more than 1. My grandpa always said, "two is one and one is none". I've lived by that philosophy as well. He's not arguing a quality knife shouldn't fail. But, if you lose that 1 knife, you won't have a backup. So have maybe 2 or 3 quality knives. I say the same for an axe or saw. Need more than 1.

[@user-z3r0187]

@@mfreeman313 that was because they did it every single day so it made sense to have a tool for every job because for quality of life. But this video isn't for people who live in the wilderness day in and day out who have the skill to make sense of multiple different knives for ones simple task they in comparison.

[@vieuxacadian9455]

I've had an USAF 499 since 1982 and have used it extensively . Its augmented with an old Estwing camp ax and a Bow saw . Works good enough .

[@casecutlerykid2095]

Your voice and your face together confuse me

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That's common.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

@tuetonic dog 👌

[@casecutlerykid2095]

AlaskanFrontier1 I mean I still like your vids

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

@@casecutlerykid2095 Thank you.

[@GoneDiggin]

I didn’t understand this comment and then I understood.

[@johnthomasjr262]

It is a good point you made in this video, however I can say for me I have found my perfect survival/bushcraft knife. I love the Mora Garberg! The 90° spine is more important to me for creating fine tinder than it is for just striking a ferro rod and after all most ferro rods come with a striker. The scandi grind is the easiest for me to sharpen. The rust resistance of stainless steel is more valuable to me then the ability to bang a rock against the knife to create a spark. For me the grip is awesome, I like that it's the no matter how you hold the knife. And most importantly the knife is not so big that it gets left behind. My Garberg goes everywhere I do paired with my belt pouch and a stainless steel bottle in hand.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Well, I am glad you have found one!

[@shadowx8405]

Bruce Lee once said (paraphrased): “I don’t fear the man who practiced 10,000 kicks one time. But, I do fear the man who practiced one kick 10,000 times.” That philosophy doesn’t just apply to martial arts. Great vid. On point.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Well said!

[@tobykramer268]

I love this approach of training instead of relying on stuff. I've done something similar with bush food. I used "Botany in a Day" to teach me the edible families, and every time I'd get into the woods I'd identify and consume a new plant. I now day hike with no food for 3 seasons, and I'll overnight with no food this summer. Yeah, it's not as tasty as getting the best camp food, but I like that approach of teaching the mind rather than buying the latest $10 camping meal.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Good points, I am glad you can see the sense in this approach.

[@oddsavage]

Great vid! The difference between you and others is that you are focused on the craft, and other are collecting. Nothing wrong with either, but you are right, it's hard to get good at the craft if you're just collecting and hoarding gear. Thanks for pointing out the difference!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you!

[@gadget5129]

This is the first bushcraft/survival knife video I’ve seen that really makes this much sense. Well done! I haven’t tried to order it yet. But that Pacific is the knife I am planning to buy for camping and survival. It fits my hand really well and it is, in my opinion, a beautiful example of craftsmanship. I’m also a bit more comfortable with a bigger knife than most recommend. Because, as I learned from my father long ago, it is easier to learn how to use a larger knife (there were a number of different grips he showed me for using a larger blade to do finer work) for everything than it is to carry a second knife when you really need that larger blade. No matter how great it is, no skill can make a 3 to 4 inch knife able to do the work of a 6 inch blade. And, yeah, I think Busse knives are awesome, too. But I think they are just too big and heavy to be practical for most people’s one and only knife. Though I’ve seen people who make knives that big work. It’s just a whole different level of skill than I think I’ll ever achieve.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I am glad this video was helpful! I can really say that the CRK Pacific is very hard to beat in overall usefulness in just about any situation. Yes, there is good creedence to learning a big blade and making it perform many different tasks.

[@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip]

I agree. At lot of people seem to be under the impression that the knife will make them a better bushcrafter when in fact it's the knowledge of how to use a knife does.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you so much! I never expected my message to resonate so well.

[@ManInTheWoods76]

Amen. I'm a knife guy that came to the same conclusion. Now I have ONE. And it's not fancy. It's the Gerber Prodigy for everything. And it's not that big of a leap either considering we have additional tools too! 1. I extensively modded an old Craftsman multitool with a saw, chisel, awl and a hacksaw razor blade 2. Shovel 3. Folding saw 4. Hatchet Having just one bushcraft survival knife like you say is reasonable considering the other list we can pick from.

[@Biltzeebub]

My dad told this to my bro when he got into golf: "Son, buying golf clubs like the ones Tiger Woods uses doesn't make you play like tiger woods"

[@arctodussimus6198]

I just came across this video. Man, it really made me think. I’ve always had the “three knife” philosophy. A large chopper, a medium utility, and a folding knife with a serrated blade. Thinking about which knife I would take if I could only have one, is very challenging. Of the hundreds of knives I own, there are maybe 20 that I would never leave behind. And only one of those is for sentimental reasons. Many years ago, my youngest son and I would go out with just a knife and the clothes on our back. It really gets you thinking of what is important in the bush. I need to do that again, now that I have so many more good knives from which to choose. Very much, food for thought.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Glad you found it. I think it is some of the best advice I can give.

[@davidhartley6232]

Why a serrated edge? I've never found the need for them (outside cutting a hot and fresh crunchy shell loaf of French bread).

[@arctodussimus6198]

@@davidhartley6232 Personally, I hate serrated blades, but they do have their use (even just for French bread). I don’t like dulling my fine edge on rope, or cardboard. Serrations on a separate knife can be a benefit to your main knife’s edge.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

Making my own stone tool kit and using it taught me a lot. I arrived to the same conclusion as you.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That's pretty epic

[@bladerunner1131]

Yesss, about time someone shares my view on knives. I have a lot of knives too many knives and all have different handles, but I can use all of them because I always handle them even when I'm not using my knives I handle them and just have them in my hand, so much so that I swear I can juggle my knives, anyway, I hate it when you see a lot of these high subscribed youtubers that review knives telling you that the knife is good for somethings but not for others. I have expensive knives but I also have midlevel priced ones like the BK2 and some cheaper ones like shrades schf36 37 and 40 and I can use all of them because like you say I forced myself to use them, the beauty of the human body is its ability to mold itself and turn an uncomfortableness into a comfortable one. If you use a knife that feels uncomfortable keep using it and you'll see that after some practice it'll start to feel comfortable because you'll be becoming familiar with the knife and its physical attributes.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@alanrice39]

This is good practical advice for someone that doesn’t have the cash for multiple knives. I think some people feel when they get in to bushcraft or survival they need that knife that cost over 100$. So many options for good knives in the 50$ range. I have some of those knives. I have knives that cost 100$ or more but I always end up using the less expensive ones. I don’t even need those other knives. Alan Rice.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks for the feedback. Learning to use one knife is a critical philosophy for sure. Regardless the price of the equipment. If you look at Mors he had a range of knife from $200+ to $10-

[@stephenclarke3990]

"Training & Practice" you've got it spot on. Well done 👍🏼

[@Larrypint]

40€ Mora Bushcraft 40 € Victorinox pocket knife, 40€ hultafors Ax and 40€ for a silky saw...that's it. Best investment for bushcraft

[@blackoutsurvival8261]

Tf you get a mora limited edition for 8€ or the robust for 15€ tf 40??????

[@AYellowPepper]

@@blackoutsurvival8261 Mora Bushcraft = Nicer handle, Longer blade with same thickness as robust, better sheath, 90º Spine, durable blued steel finish. Wich is why its more expensive

[@blackoutsurvival8261]

@@AYellowPepper yeah ok

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Ooooffff this is getting complicated.

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Good job on this knife. I appreciate you taking the time to make this video, when I was 14, I bought my first knife, (saved up for it) It is a Schrade, 34 years later, I am still using the same knife. I have bought some other knives over the years, but this one still works great, I guess it would really depend on what the true definition of bushcraft is and to weather its a bushcraft or not and I will say it is not to todays standards, but when I bought it 34 years ago, I had never heard of bushcraft. Still worked on cleaning game with it this past season. Have a blessed week my friend, Subbed your channel as well Dale

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That is awesome!

[@BushcraftSweden]

Spot on! Nice to get people refusing to be some kind of indirect or direct PR for gear companies and consume addicts.. Back to reality, knives are just tools and main event is everything else..

[@ssunfish]

EXCELLENT

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Exactly!

[@stratoslytridis964]

Finally clairvoyance is coming back. Since internet explosion, it looks like u must have brand and style knives. People often forget that the most important tool is your brain and the way u learn to use the other tools. No matter if 1000 people tell what to choose, the most important is what u are able to use. What u feel comfortable in your hand. Great video.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Very true! I hope more people understand this.

[@ecalzo]

you know what? i've come across myself to same conclusion.. The perfect buscraft knife or the perfect gun or the perfect tent or something else ... the answer it is always the same.. the perfect tool it will be the one you could manage to use or learn to use at your advantage... i used some knife for bushcrafting.. and the knife i'm ended with.. here in italy it is a Mora Knife.. just like that.. you nailed it man.. i'm with you .. i've got the same decision you've made..

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I am glad! It is a good conclusion!

[@matchashrew3562]

My first knife is an old, abused Marbles bowie knife with an antler handle. I found it in a $5 section at our cutlery store. It was tarnished, pitted, and chipped like hell. I had to make it work for me. I dont have much money so I had to work with what I had. I resurfaced it by hand with varying grits of sandpaper and sharpened it by glueing some of said sandpaper to wood. Ive had it for over a year now and use it from filleting fish, sharpening pencils for journaling, to prepping a duck from my flock for Christmas last year. I have yet to test it for making feathersticks or striking a firesteel, but I am confident MY knife I fixed up with my own two hands can do those tasks as well.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That is awesome!

[@Mark-pz7kp]

In survival situation is every knife the best friend.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I guess

[@lappeldelanature5634]

Finally, someone to speak up and say it godamnit IMO beginners should grab a trusty inexpansive knife that can take a beating, like a Mora, a Terävä, even a folder like a Victorinox or an Opinel, or whatever as long as it's from a trusted brand and not some novelty trash Then practice the hell out of it to get a feel of what works for them and what doesn't Once they are comfortable with it, only then should just search for a knife that would work better for them with lesser shortcomings More long term solution, one can save up a crapton of money to order a custom crafter knife following their own desired specs Let's get real here : what works for someone won't work for me, and vice versa. There might be "perfect knives" out there alright, but a knife that can content everyone does not and will never exist

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Good on you! I agree ... Work with what you have... Learn all of what your tools can do n practice until the tools are an extension of your hand/ fingers... Thanks for sharing! ATB from sunny Wintergarden,Florida👍🌴😎🌴👍!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Exactly! Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@wis1024]

I know this is an older video but man its spot on. Its often not on the tool so much as it is the user. If you give yourself enough time with any design it will become perfect for you. Youll learn all its nuances and become very proficient with that tool. Beware the man with only one gun for he will certainly use it well.

[@FrankCastle-he8fl]

It puts the lotion on its skin

[@TheLK157]

Dead

[@mikepalmer4371]

Fuck!!!! That hurt !!! I laughed too hard

[@nicholasvisco6836]

Or else it gets the hose again.

[@smarttowel1173]

I just laughed so hard I sharted

[@andrewjohnston4127]

Put the lotion in the fucking basket!

[@gammon1183]

I've had the same knife for 35 years , I found it buried on a farm I worked at . It always comes with me to the woods 🙂

[@zBMatt]

big dead cat what knife

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

Very good point. Many of these people talk a good show....but that's all they do , talk. How many of them do more than hammer their knife through a log from the wood pile? Precious few. Many of them seem to be permanently based in their back gardens (beside the wood pile) Many of the knives they show are neither fish nor fowl. Too big and thick in the blade to be handy or good slicers yet not big enough to chop or split with authority. It would seem that they are so caught up around the axle with beating or hammering on their knives that they have forgotten how, or are unable to slice with their knives.Watch many of them scratch at a branch with their knives, it is truly pitiful.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Those are the people that inspired me to make this video.

[@ssunfish]

Interesting statement bec it is a truth that feels like the elephant in the room no one wants to aknowledge

[@kosys5338]

I have one thing to say about this video. Exactly, well said. Your skill will more than make up for any flaws or short comings that a tool may have.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Wow, Thanks!! I am glad you saw the point!

[@timbo4374]

I agree with what you are saying. This is just for me, I know many love their "bush craft" knife, but I prefer a more general all around use knife. To each their own..if you prefer a bush crafter, then by all means, carry one. Bush craft knives are fine, and I own a few of them, but more often than not, I carry a more all around user knife with a 6-7 inch blade, and a high saber or convex grind. If you keep a good sharp edge on your knife, and use it enough to get proficient with it, you can do pretty much any task with it that a bush craft style knife can do. and some things that a smaller bush craft knife is just not so good at. Bottom line, is, regardless of what style knife you like to carry, you should practice with it and build your skills., Get to know it, and how it performs, as well as its limitations. I am digging that CRK knife you got there btw. Nice knife! Good video, and let the purists hate fest begin, LOL.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks for the great points! I have gravitated toward the general purpose knives over the years! Hahahaha you are so right about the CRK, everyone is so upset, but thats okay, its a fantastic knife. and I am not preaching about how you need to buy one too.

[@timbo4374]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 That's right. I watched the whole vid, and not once did I hear you say go out and get yourself one of these, lol. I have eyed that same knife up a few times, but never pulled the trigger. Kind of expensive, but then, I have 3 BRK's, all just shy of the $300 mark, and a $430 Jesee Hemphil custom, so I can;t use the price as an excuse, hahahahaha. I normally carry a bigger knife like that, and I always always always have a folder on me anyway, so if going to the woods, I just make sure that the one in my pocket is a sturdy one that I can use if I either need to do really fine work that a big knife might be awkward for, or as a back up if god forbid, I lose my main belt knife.

[@timbo4374]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 BTW, I'm a collector, not just a user, that's why I have so many knives. It's not because I've been looking for that perfect knife. I just love knives. Both fixed and folders.

[@ssunfish]

A Bushcraft knife. A survival knife. They have their place. I lean to slicey hunter-utility knives. Im sick to the death of black knives and sharpened pry bars. I don't wanna specialize my carry piece design-wise to past the General use arena. I don't have a primary knife bec I do not get out enough and do skills practice. I think its a cool endevor, just don't get around to it.

[@markatkinson9963]

Well thought out. Focus on what is important.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks!

[@quattro4468]

My gripe is seeing tons of reviews. Most youtubers havent spent a week alone in the bush.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

True.....

[@chrisfish9405]

I just spent about 2 weeks researching bushcraft knives and finally settled on one. afterwords I started looking again. I'm glad I thought the same way you did in this video. no knife is perfect if you don't perfect how you use it.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Exactly!

[@prdanpr8299]

A really expensive sharp knife can look like crap in the hands of a inexperienced person but a cheap knife with decent sharpness can look really good in the hands of a experienced craftsman. Its the skills you learn that will make you survive or be the best craft man not a knife that you can boton a log with

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Good points, and true.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Many would like to blame the tool for their shortcomings, hence the purchase of the next perfect knife...to fix one's own faults.

[@rbm6184]

I agree pick one and use it but we all know that we continue to get more for backups or for trade. Thinking of them also as an investment. We use the same reasoning with guns. They are all just tools. A fellow I know on a forum a long time ago said, "You can never have too many knives." Haha. Oh, the money we drop on guns and knives. Then we tell folks this is why you should not get into guns or knives. I agree we need to use what we have. Stop buying and start using. My problem is I buy and use, then buy some more and use some more. So its not like I am just buying and not using. Haha. None of them are perfect. Each one has a different role but one can be made to do it all if necessary. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Very great points, to each their own.

[@skyclown1]

I've heard it said multiple times. The best knife....... ( or anything else for that matter ) is the one you have.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Yup yup!

[@gregkis]

That's not true. What if you have a Wal-Mart knife

[@spy8464BB]

At first I thought what can this young guy teach me?. But being true to my form I figured I should take some time and I might learn something. What do you know, this guy makes a very excellent point and backs it up with simple logic. I will take his points to heart? Great video, thanks for making it.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you!

[@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078]

I realized a loge time ago when I noticed that every time I went out, I almost always was taking the same knives with me. My main knife is my ka bar and I'm quite happy with it. After that, it just depends on what other tool/tools I may be taking with me.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Exactly my point!

[@ssunfish]

I see it as a primary knife that evolves to that status, then companion knives that can answer lesser occurring but needful jobs

[@Nigglebaun]

Well said. You can always grind that hump down to allow for better fire steel usage. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Right on. Thanks for watching

[@ernestwalden3894]

Best survival knife are like handguns. If it looks good and feels good and you love it then it's perfect for you.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

True

[@ForceMultiplier]

Absolutely awesome narrative in this video. Very wise, good sir. Very wise. Well done.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tony-dh7mz]

Good video, there is no single knife to rule them all, what works for some will not work for others, You should try using only an axe, hatchet or tomahawk, Then try a kukri,

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Oh, I have used only an axe, and only a tomahawk. I do agree, and that is why I did not say, this CRK Pacific is the best knife to exist, I know it is not for everyone.

[@josephkeck7723]

Wise words, my friend. I carry a lot of steel but then I use it all. And I do plan to pare down on my knives, so your point is well-taken. Good video, thanks.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thank you, I am glad you found this video useful!

[@musicandcoffee2853]

Great video. Train around what you have and you will be surprised what you can do and it seems you have proven that. It’s about training and not gear. Good job 👍

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks!

[@willglo]

Schrade makes a great copy of this knife. It costs about $60.00 and they're good and solid!

[@vinesinloops5161]

Lol I’ve used a ka bar usmc for 16 years. I’ve had 3 of those. Then I found bushcrafting knives. I have the tops bob and the Benchcraft one. The tops to me is a hatchet/knife and the benchcraft is a skinner/bushcraft that doesn’t rust. My point is I agree with you. Tools are toys but it’s amazing what you can do with what you have.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Pretty awesome perspective.

[@telefellavision]

Great point you're making with this video. If people go with the mindset that they have to have a Bushcraft knife to make it work, then they've already defeated themselves..

[@sylfix2680]

I carry a 30$ pocket knife I bought at my gas station, a folding saw, and an axe.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Nice

[@mcsequoia5107]

I agree & appreciate your point, however I might rephrase it as "there's no ultimate bushcraft / survival knife. Some knife designers & companies do put a lot of thought and work into making a very good knife for bushcrafting and wilderness survival and that shouldn't be discounted. Especially if you're unskilled, inexperienced and not knowledgeable about knives and how to use them safely, effectively and efficiently. Also, as the Grey Bearded Green Beret likes to say, "If you 1 of something, you've none of something.", as it may get lost, stolen or damaged. Lastly, one of the winners of 'Naked & Alone' chose the Leatherman P2 as their best survival tool over any brand or type of bushcraft survival knife.

[@bornepic1626]

Its a hobby for me, i like to collect and test knives. Its expensive tho

[@gggfttt8358]

Yeah but theres worse things you can spend money on, like crack. So whenever your significant other says something just be like atleast im not buying crack. Perfect excuse for everything you buy

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Hey, there is nothing wrong with collecting knives, I do too! I made this video for the person thinking that there knife is what made them skilled.

[@rebby11]

I get the motivation to focus on technique and knowledge. But one thing that comes out of learning is an understanding that the tool itself has shortcomings, which then leads you to look at other tools that overcome that problem. Before you know it, you're looking at other designs. So the variation in knives is very much a PRODUCT of understanding. But your right, it should be a substitute for that understanding.

[@viralwitness6532]

True !! .. I own about 25-30 knives and only really 2 (plus EDC folding knife) and one of them is one of the cheepst knives own but also one of the best its the mora bushcraft black the other knife I use a lot is my Nepalese made jungle pawalwl Kukri knife which is like half machete half knife I tend to use it in place of a hatchet. The other knives rarely see the light of day. I went through a phase of buying and collecting knives thinking I would use them one day but they just sit in my storage draws

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Exactly!

[@MovieGuy666]

you are 100 percent correct, frontiers men had like 2 options and they worked perfectly.

[@michaeldemar856]

When did they become "bushcraft knives ", we always have called the large knives" Camp knives" ?

[@johnnybeanz1296]

It helps people sell expensive stuff most of us don’t really need. Including me. I don’t care what anybody says- I’m not learning how to light a fire by rubbing sticks together. Bic lighters and ferro rods are just gonna have to work.

[@jordy703]

You are so right. I have 2 knives just a scandi grind Garberg and a Esee PR4 for the finer tasks. thats it. And i will use them until they fall apart..The more knifes you own the less special they are for you. I tend to really like my favorite knife and have 1 backup thats it and it works for me. Good vid! 👍🏼 dont like that its made commercial and now they make thousends of bushcraft knives just for the money.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Awesome, I am glad you have a system

[@MrWmburr7]

I see that the KJV is part of your load-out. Good for you, my friend! It is the ultimate "survival" tool.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

It absolutely is! Agreed brother!!!!

[@WestSyde303]

Firmament meaning? Multiple passages about how earth is set on foundations and does NOT move?

[@TheGfhicks]

@@WestSyde303 n Scripture the word denotes an expanse, a wide extent; for such is the signification of the Hebrew word. The original, therefore, does not convey the sense of solidity, but of stretching, extension; the great arch of expanse over our heads, in which are placed the atmosphere and the clouds, and in which the stars appear to be placed, and are really seen. The passage about foundation does not move is a rewording in newer translations. Idioms are often hard to convey into another language. The KJV states Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. Your interpretation is off as other verses state that the earth hangs on nothing and this is long before gravity was defined. I would reconsider where you get your information from if you have trouble understanding these concepts.

[@Airik1111bibles]

@@TheGfhicks Amen ..very well spoken😉

[@gavinsfishingaddiction7738]

@@WestSyde303 if you read in context you'll realize it's parables

[@GreySquirrelly1016]

I’ve done this too. Got sick of looking for a ‘perfect knife’ . I bought a couple in hopes of finding ‘the best’, but got sick of having to decide on which one to take with me into the Bush. So I gave them away to family and bought my last and only knife. The British Army MoD Knife. Doesn’t do one thing well but it does everything. Wanted a Jack of all trades knife. Now it’s time to practice with it

[@williamchee2935]

I agree. One knife, one axe, one saw, and one machete. Done... with buying over hyped knifes.

[@ssunfish]

I like the thought you expressed

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Yes!!

[@misterrobot5520]

I hear you guys and I get it. BUT the flip side to this is I'm in it for more than the "make what you have work" philosophy lol. I love the chase of a knives' artistic design/ smart engineering that accomplishes many tasks creatively. I study and research, ad nauseum, before I buy a tool because there are improvements on tech, designs, features/sheaths and steels. Knife designs repeat, so I grab what I believe are the best in specialties/ specs: bushcraft knives, EDC folders and multitools(SAK). I'm working to have one for each such as: Scandi, convex, saber, flat, lengths (4-6 in.), 1095, 1075, supersteels, laminates, handles (carbon fiber, micarta, etc.) folders, locking mechanisms, blade shape (drop point, wharncliffe, leaf etc)and the combinations created lol...

[@rhettoracle9679]

Craftsmanship begins with the craftsman, not the tool. Peace

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

That's a fine point!

[@maxpeters2613]

Finally someone with common sense. How true your advice. I have boxes of knives. And I recently bought another. I have fallen victim to advertising as have most others, but in the end I have settled on one or two that seem to work better for me than the rest. That doesn't mean that I won't buy more knives. I enjoy handling them and seeing what they can do.

[@medeiros3610]

Why use a knife for anything other than food processing and small carving tasks? Good axe does it all and will outlast any knife lol

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

True.

[@nadaanilom3995]

I thought MOST....lol ....folks use a knife to avoid carrying a axe or a machete

[@baroneb5043]

Joe I agree ... if I see one more self proclaimed “bushcrafter “ “ survivalist “ on KZbin making “ feathersticks “ “ batoning “ piece fucking wood goin slit my wrist..

[@rickdunbar2319]

It's all personal preference,I use a white river fc5 and the hardcore hammers survivalist hatchet. After you have the tools then all that's left is copious amounts of practice.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Good choices, and yes practice makes perfect

[@grantprice1932]

The John Malkovich of bushcraft!😆Cool channel. Subbed!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Ahahaha nice! Thanks for the sub!!

[@felixcat9318]

For decades I've done everything I or others needed with what I carried, a Victorinox Swiss Champ, later joined by a Leatherman Super Tool. The Swiss Champ hacksaw and woodsaw have saved the day on more occasions than I can remember! Becoming skillful with what you have is wonderful. A Victorinox Huntsman, a Mora Companion Heavy Duty knife and a Silky F-180 Saw make a wonderfully capable set that's inexpensive, and which the user can learn great skills.

[@davidcarothers3311]

Yes. Use the Same knife All the time and ultimately it will become an Extension of your arm. You'll learn its "personality."

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

YES!!!!!!

[@ssunfish]

NICE

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Nice vid. I subbed. I assume that many of the thumbs down guys realize they probably spent more than necessary. The perfect is the enemy of the good.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Thanks for the sub!

[@americansuperdad5769]

I like buying knives. I like buying guns. Baseball cards and comic books aren't my style so those are the alternative. Weapons and tools make me smile.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Good point, if you like collecting them, go for it!

[@Stucknthe80z]

I like all the above, including comic books!

[@americansuperdad5769]

@@Stucknthe80z nothing wrong with that!

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

nope!

[@recycled3654]

You're right. I usually give the knives to a person who doesn't have one anyway, while I search for another cool knife that I dig. It's only a hobby, not a lifestyle. Have fun, we only live once.

[@jessicamoulton1364]

Searching for the perfect knife is why my husband has 50 of them. Good review