Victorinox Farmer vs Hiker. SAK Survival Showdown!
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2017
- Wild edible warning. DO NOT EAT ANY WILD EDIBLE UNLESS 100% CERTAIN. Some guy on CZcams doesn't count as certain knowledge. WARNING. Catching and cleaning of fish or game is shown. If seeing that is something you are not comfortable with this might not be for you. In this video we attempt to answer the age old question. Which knife, the Farmer or the Hiker is better for survival. Which one is best in a survival situation? To put these two fantastic knives to the test we scrounge up a bush meal using these tools for all the required steps.
Note as this was a comparison of both knives one of the tasks was to test out their ability to be used as a ferro rod striker This is why I used the small blade on the Hiker. However I later found out the back of the saw works great so clearly that's my recommendation for both. Here is a video on that. • Victorinox SAK Saw Fir... - Sport
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RIP. Rest easy knowing your positive attitude and great videos are still inspiring people to this day.
Kevin inspired me in every video. He was very giving with his abundance of knowledge in woodcraft, and to this day I find an occasional video, like this one, that reminds me how unselfishly he lived out his passion, and never showed anything but kindness and cheerfulness. I for one, truly miss, the one, the only Mega Woods Walker.
RIP Brother Kevin
I miss this guy, when did he pass away?
@@robertogomez3698 Been a couple years now, died of a heart attack IIRC. RIP, Kevin!
I had no clue he passed:( Rest in Peace brother 🙏
This is a super happy guy
Anytime is the woods is a good time! Thanks for watching!
MegaWoodswalker damn right too I owns several Swiss army knife I carves with mine makes camp utensils spoons gets my blades scary sharp very important as a dull blade is more dangerous than a sharp one I subscribed to your channel greetings from UK England Essex👌🐺💕
hi
You could almost say he is a.... happy camper!
....I'll see myself out.
Good stuff man. Thank you for posting.
This guy is bad ass, he has good vibe and a positive attitude
Thanks for watching and the positive comments!
Damn man, this guy had such a good vibe and a hell of a lot of bushcraft knowledge to share. RIP MegaWoodswalker. I pray for his family and everyone else who knew him
RIP!!??
What happened?
@@BassMaster.454 Heart Attack
CZcams algorithm finally decided to bring up his videos for me. too bad it didnt come sooner.
Pfizered?
My ultimate “survival” SAK is a Huntsman with a Firefly ferro rod, micro screwdriver, straight pin, and paracord lanyard. 🙂
Great vid!
Thanks for watching!
I got everyrhing you got except the lanyard hahahaha but i was thinking to get a bracelet of paracord
I have the "Huntsman" has everything you need I did buy the extra tools you described I put a sewing needle not just a straight one. I figured it was more useful. I did put the magnet in mine Is has the Scissors I was an Army Medic you can make Butterflys out of Band-Aids in a pinch. Yeah
You taught me so much in 30 minutes & you made it look like so much fun .
I'm a newbie-wannabe bushcrafter at 51 years old & Just ordered my Swiss this weekend...
Thanks brother SAKs are really nice. Always have one on hand.
Which Swiss Army knife did you get?
@@ironman2326
I bought many of them at this point and half probably every style / model you could imagine 😂
@@countysheepdog55 Nice! I have about 15 or so myself! Most of them bought within the last year lol. Can't stop.
@@ironman2326
Very addicting lol
I stumbled across your video but your energy is amazing and definitely learned some techniques
So refreshing to see a knife review and actually using it. Much better than showing a knife on a desk and talking about it for 20 minutes
every body talks about survival situations, about prepping and finding food in the outdoors. Im glad somebody finally DID it
Thanks for watching and the positive comment.
was a good watch
Tip for using the Hiker as a ferro rod striker - use the back of the saw blade. Works great, and saves the small blade.
For sure. The back of saw is the best on a sak. It hurt me watching the edge of the blade being used.
I like the saw on a victorinox there great for small notches good review hey buddy that trout was worth the whole trip
Good eats! Thanks for watching!
I had just subscribed. I feel good with him as teacher - he’s so positive, not at all condescending. Not a show-off disguising as instructor or product-reviewer, but just truly friendly and even funny.
I learned a lot already from the two videos I’ve watched so far - about the SAK Farmer. I just ordered the Farmer today and am looking forward to using it as I start my adventure as a newbie in bushcraft and backwoods camping. Thank you, MegaWoodsWalker!!
This guy is like a little kid in a candy store… and a joy to watch. Thanks!
You can use the Back of the Saw to Strike the Ferro Rod
I will give that a try! Thanks for watching.
That would save blunting the blade, for sure.
Brian Smith I filed down the flat part of the bottle opener and it works great on the hiker
But it might close on his fingers…
@@all4u748 yeah can cut my finger off with that dangerous blade from that saw
It's been almost 6 years... I often watch ur video.
Sometimes it put me in deep thoughts.
But always happy to see how you really do things cut fish, make fire, talk about Swiss Army knife.
Always love knife
Always remember you
Brother REST IN PEACE
My EDC SAK is the no longer made Outrider, which has locking blade. Very similar to the Trekker. The Huntsman is my favorite thou. And it saw blade actually saved my life when I was out in the wood and completely tore my patella tendon. That's a long story and for a different time. What I call my Gentleman's carry is the Climber. Everything of the Huntsman but the saw. That my going to the movies, dinner, church knife. I gave Farmers as groomsmen gifts at my weddings. .Nothing better than fresh trout for supper! As usual, great job.
Lucky groomsmen! Thanks for watching!!
This video is great! I expected another Victorinox review - I've seen a lot of those, many good, some worse - but this one was entirely different. And so full of life! Thank you! :)
That's. I appreciate the comment and thanks for taking the time to watch!
Entirely different but very good man, nice video
Excellent video! What a beautiful fish.. Thank you for posting!
Thanks!
Realy like his authentic innocence and happy nature! Good fella and super enjoyed his vid and survival walkthrough🙏🏻🌸🍒🤗
Thanks for watching!
Love the enthusiasm, and great video! 👍
Thanks for watching!
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This was incredibly entertaining !
Nice trout and I like the way you thanked it for its nutrition. Happy times in the wild.
What a shame he let the fish suffer for 10 / 15 minutes before being killed he should have been killed when it was on landed. A fisherman
Just ordered a SAK Hiker, will be my first ever poket knife. Time to explore the woods feeling like a professional lol
They're great. Thanks for watching!
Cool. The Hiker was my first Swiss Army Knife too. I bought it in 1995 and still have it, together with another 19 Victorinox knives. I personally prefer models that come with scissors but you can't go wrong with either the Hiker or Farmer for the outdoors. I own both models by the way.. Great video. Thanks everybody.
Same!
Same i,am waiting hiker wood
This is absolutely awesome review in the real survival scenario. Most of the reviews here are done just sitting at the table and flipping knife in the hands. Thank you!
By the way, I have ordered Farmer for myself.
Thanks!
Thanks for this, I have a Farmer but I never thought of using the reamer as a ferro rod striker, so you have added to my store of knowledge.
Good video!!! I love your positivity and that everything is amazing, hah! Great work
Thanks for watching!
Nice video thanks for showing us, Farmer!!!
Awesome review, I agree you can't go wrong with either knife in the woods.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this. Sold me on the hiker 100%. Also made it look like fun there!
Fair comparison..me I like the hiker because of secondary blade plus the tweezers and the straight pin in the handle by Phillips..that said..can't lose either way and I subscribed..love a fair and equal comparison.
Thanks for watching and the sub!
Fun camping trip! Ty! Bro!!!
Cool video. The back of either saw is superior striking ferro rods. And you get to save your blades.
I was a bit worried as the sharp side of the saw would be facing my hand and it doesn't lock so didn't do that. But then again maybe I should give it a go! Thanks for watching.
MegaWoodswalker Important to keep the rod contact near the knife handle. The sharp corners of the saw back really whip up a big spark shower.
I don't own a Farmer, but a point to add about alox knives is that for food prep gore doesn't get under the scales. So a plus for hygiene. Both great knives though !
Awesome video full of energy. I can tell you love being in the woods! Also you convinced me to get the Farmer. It looks excellent!
Thanks for watching!
The farmer also has full, thicker backspring. It always feels like a traditional knife to me in a way that regular Vics just don't.
Just because I am tough on knives, I would go with the Farmer. Built for a day in the woods.
You clean a fish very well. Over all a great review. Thanks.
Thanks. The Farmer is indeed a good knife!
Nice video, it gets even better when one discovers the Farmer and the Rambler are a perfect match. 👌
Your reviews are very very thorough and entertaining
Thanks for watching!
Great vid pal! Love it!
Good to see someone not just cutting paper in a knife review.
thanks for watching!
Great video! That fish looked awesome!
Thanks for watching!
Plan on getting the hiker, 1 big blade, small blade, and a saw really does it for me
Update: When this was made I had to get the Camper because they didn’t have any hikers left where I went. I ended up losing that knife in a camping trip. A while later I got a Hiker and soon after that a Ranger. I can say I love them both and would recommend them to anyone.
The hiker is really nice. Thanks for watching!
Hi ! I’m curious - from your experience do you prefer to carry thinner (and lighter) knife like the Hiker/Camper or one that is thicker but has more tools like the Ranger? Also do you prefer having a cork screw or Phillips screwdriver on the back?
Hiker. Тонкий
Great vid. I have a 40 year old camper (which I love) and a Alox Pioneer which I use every day in conjuntion with a few Leathermans.
Great job!! Enjoyed it!!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Worshipful for a very well done video. Well done indeed brother...
ATB,
Keith
Alabama Bushcrafters
Thanks brother. My lodge did good work tonight! Past inspection and raised some FCs! Thanks for watching.
MegaWoodswalker my favorite degree is MM 1st and 2nd half's
Really great video. You are always so happy.
When in the woods it's hard not to he happy. In the city is another matter! Thanks for watching!
You my friend are a very cheerful spirit! Bravo! A great video, of someone enjoy the outdoors and his tools. Keep it up.
Thanks for watching!
I find the back of the saw on SAK a nice striker. On my SAK (forget the model name) there is enough of the saw back sticking above the other blades that it can be used to throw sparks even in the closed position.
After this video I tested that out and found the back of the saw to be a very good striker. I put a link to that video in the description. Thanks for watching!
Today I thought I need to see the MegaWoodswalker, and I'm looking to increase my SAK collection. His knowledge and enthusiasm were boundless.
Great video.thank you very much.👍
Farmer here ! Great trout 👍🏻Enjoyed the video!
Hay Brother! Yup Farmer for the win!
I miss the walker and his content. RIP brother!
This does put a smile on my face
Your videos are great, keep it up man🔥
Unfortunately he died a year ago
Love watching your videos all away from Cannock in the uk 🇬🇧✊🏻
Thanks for watching!
Good video, These knives can often be overlooked I have the small classic and its used everyday. wouldn't be without one.
oh, and that trout looked good too. nice job.
Thanks for watching!
MegaWoodswalker and
Good video man, love the Alox scales on the farmer, gonna get myself a Alox minichamp soon.
Thanks for watching. I also like the scales!
Any one who loves a fieldmaster
T SERIS WILL WIN been carrying a huntsman most days now for 15 years, a fieldmaster with a corkscrew instead of the phillips
I’ve carried the hiker but recently lost it, I’ve looked at the field master but was afraid it’d be too large for comfortable pocket carry. I have a leather man wingman that I stopped carrying because of weight and bulk
Jubrail memon - fieldmaster is a solid choice. I carry one daily and is my primary slingshot equipment ( easily makes tree forks and Atlatl throwers and spears). All around great general use set up.
Omg, you are so nice guy! Pressed like in the first 5 seconds of video no matter what
This guy is super positive, he should totally be a scout leader
ol buddy that trout look mighty good
It was good. Thanks for watching.
Delishious
This was a great video I don't see how anybody could give it a thumbs down?!! Good review on both knifes and a good cooked fish!! Me and all but one of my grandkids love wild onions and when u put those greens in that fish I thought what a great idea!! I'm gonna cook me some trout like that in just a day or two my brother in law goes trout fishing and brings me back some fish he's going in the morning so hopefully I cook it tomorrow!! Thanks for showing me that! Be safe and may God bless you and yours!!!!
Your video is really interesting, i just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work :)
Thanks for watching and the sub!
I'm glad you showed your appreciation for the fish when killing it. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great Video Buddy. Thx for sharing this. I use the back of the saw a lot for the ferro rod and it works fantastic. Have a great day bro. Cheers, Mike
Thanks for watching, Check out this video about the back of the saw! Works great!czcams.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/video.html
Yeah, same here, I also use back of the saw. Blade cuts into the rod if the angel is not right and takes lot more tried to light up.
Does the saw lock? I filed the back of the can opener on my Trekker, as it locks and use that for striking the Ferro rod.
Great video! That trout looked tasty!
Thanks for watching!
Nice review Mr. Walker. I recently picked up a Trekker NS.
Hard to go wrong with a SAK. Thanks for watching!
This guy understands what’s up, a good SAK replaces at least 5 whole separate tools including a filet knife. Good on ya brother.
One of the knives in my EDC is a Hiker. I usually have four knives on me, one of which is a fixed blade. Three of them vary, but the Hiker is always in my pocket! I've found I use the philips and the small blade the most. Anyway, I really enjoyed your video!
Relaxing video, thanks.
great comparison walker !
i carry my SAK Alox farmer every day !
atb john
Thanks for watching.
great review
The back of the saw blade on the hiker is the best Ferro Rod Striker
True. I did a video on that. czcams.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/video.html thanks for watching.
this man is a really good youtuber survivalist. really is realistic
Thanks brother~
I've never owned a Hiker. My SAK of choice is a Farmer. The awl is the deal breaker imo. Absolutely the best ferro rod scraper. What a fantastic find in that trout! Great video! Two thumbs up!
I only had the time to watch the last 3 minutes now, so you might have mentioned this before...
If you like the Farmer, take a look at teh Harvester or the Electrician plus. Those have a small blade (hawkbill / sheepsfoot) instead of the can opener. If you don't have canned food with you, I think those are perfect outdoor knives.
I will take a look at those as well!
I always use the spine of the saw for the firesteel and that works also great.
Another fine video. I have several SAK and they are great tools.
Thanks!
This guy's video convinced me to carry my sak in addition to my full tang knife. I've nixed my multitool with pliers and have been super happy with my backpacking kit.
Thanks for watching. SAKS are good tools IMHO!
Great vídeo mate. Im a collector of saks and bushcrafter. They are my knives always. I love the farmers for their heavier capabilities, but any will do, really..
Thanks for watching!
Nice video will pick up a farmer (already own a few Pioneers and this was the extra push for me to get a Farmer). Thanks and that fish looked delicious.
It was good. Thanks for watching!
Is there a hawk back there?
Whatever it is it’s pissed. 😂🤣
It was pissed for sure. Thanks for watching!
Lol
Your channel is the best I subscribed
Thanks for the sub!!
Thanks for the whole experience 👍
Have you tried using the backside of the saw as a striker? Would be an interesting comparison! Seems like that part of the SAK is even less prone to wear or something you might need further ahead on your hike.
He wont respond to this
That is one beautiful masonic trout you caught there Worshipful !!!! Wish I were with you brother !!
Keith
The Alabama Bushcrafter
Thanks brother!
I have the Camper, which is a Hiker minus the phillips screwdriver + a corkscrew. I added plus scales so it has an ink pen, straight pin, and eyeglasses screwdriver. It will be my go-to for camping.
You just made me hungry! Great review! The back of the saw blade on either knife works great as a striker for a ferro rod. Put with a fixed blade and a forest axe you are set for camp task.
Yes the back of the blade is great. Check out this video and thanks for watching. czcams.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/video.html
You Make Survival looks Fun.
Thanks for watching!
Hey, I'd recommend pinning the firesteel down in the woodshavings pile when you try to light it. I find it works best than if you hold it in the air, the pressure is not so strong.
Ha !..an expert.. great suggestion ! Thank's I'll remember that one.
Fantastic positive mental attitude, great skills, particularly liked the foraging. Looked very comfortable in your environment, that's a state of mind people undervalue, no use being in the woods if you're scared of getting your hands dirty. I gave up on magnesium bars many moons ago, even a slight breeze makes them difficult to use. Tricky doing a comparison of these knives if discounting the saws, they are incredibly useful. If you live in an area with blackberry bushes tweezers are incredibly useful. The thorns on last years bushes are rotting late winter/early spring and will infect cuts they make if not all the thorn is removed from the cut, so it's Hiker for me (well, I have the Camper, a Hiker with a corkscrew). Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting video good job
Cool Knife review
Thanks for watching!
"Like a 'Bloomin' Onion'" LOL.
I agree with some of the other comments, the back of the saw is the way to go when striking the ferro rod. I actually just learned it and tried it for the first time about 5 minutes ago. Thanks peeps.
The back of the saw does work great. I also tested it out based on the comments as well. czcams.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/video.html Thanks for watching!
Awesome reamer on the alox models , great for clamshell/package opening & as seen ferro rod use :)
..........i use the farmer for work (UK) & short walks/bushcraft-close to home , great knife :)
Nice mood and I like the enthusiasm. If you really want to strike a rod with an SAK, just try the back of the saw. It has an amazing 90 degree angle and you don’t have to worry about damaging any blade or any other tool on your SAK. Cheers and keep up the happy face 😀👍
Goodnight Mr. Trout! 3:58
I think maybe the reamer on the Farmer could have also worked for dispatching the trout, if a short blade was needed. It does have an edge. But overall, the Hiker between the two seems better to me cause of having two blades, and also tweezers and toothpick. Just more to work with. The back edge of the saw blade also works for ferro rods, saving your sharp edges on the other tools.
Both, the Hiker and the Farmer seem like great knives, but for outdoors use, I’d get the Camper over the Hiker for the corkscrew it adds. Works great for untying paracord knots and picking out wind knots and backlashes in fishing line.
What a nice video! Made me want go live into the woods with my Huntsman for good.
I hear your cry. Hard to come back to the every day life after spending time in the woods. Thanks for watching!
Great video thanks.
I love this video, thanks
Thanks for watching!
I love this man because he is nice calm and knows ho to survive
👍 and sub😁
Thanks for watching!