HOW TO CHOOSE the BEST KNIFE for OUTDOOR LIFE and SURVIVAL | Bushcraft, Camping and Hiking knives
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- How to choose the best outdoor knife for all outdoor life purposes like bushcraft, hiking, camping or survival is not easy with all type of knives you find on the market today.
In this video I tell you about the things I value the most when I’m looking at different knives for all kind of outdoor life. I also talk about the most common categories of knives that you use at different outdoor activities and in the end of the video I will show my three most used knives.
Factors I’m looking at when choosing knife are:
Weight. What is your need and what is the lightest knife to fit your needs.
Sharpening: Different quality of steel have different advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to understand that some blades are easy to sharpen yourself while others are almost impossible to sharp without special tools.
Strength and durability: Some lightweight foldable knives are only made for cutting bread and other more heavy-duty knives are made for destroying a tank. Of course, a strong knife will be more heavy and more expensive, but what is your need?
Prices: Different knives has different prices as everything else. Don’t buy a knife for daily use that you don’t afford to lose.
Some of the knives you see in this video:
Opinel no 7 carbon: geni.us/YxUpDu
Gerber pocket knife: geni.us/wxWEpF
Leatherman Crater C33 foldable knife
Mora Eldris: geni.us/TFJ48C
Mora Basic 511: geni.us/YBzHOIZ
Rapala Fish knife: geni.us/ltI7JrB
Birgers knivar: www.birgersknivar.se/
Gerber suspension multi-tool: geni.us/JTbaB
LEATHERMAN Multitool OHT: geni.us/wi3RyN
Swiss Army knife Victorinox: geni.us/Wtd1hrl
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Chapters:
00:00 How to choose the best knife for outdoor life - intro
00:57 The weight of the optimal outdoor knife
01:48 The possibility of sharpening a knife
03:07 Different durability of different outdoor knives
04:35 The price of a survival and outdoor knife
05:45 Category 1: Cheap utility knives for the outdoors
06:24 Category 2: Handcrafted knives
07:37 Category3: Folding knives / pocket knives for outdoorsmen
09:15 Category 4: Multi-tools
10:31 Category 5: Bushcraft knives
11:56 Category 6: A fishing knife or file knife
12:32 Category 7: Hunting knives
12:45 Category 8: Chopper knife or huggare as we say in Swedish
14:01 Category 9: Handcrafted collector knives
14:42 My top 3 outdoor knives
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I certainly won't argue about your experience using outdoor knives. I would say however, that at least on this side of the Atlantic that Bushcraft or woodscraft knives are really a different flavor from the tactical knife. They both benefit from more strength than a kitchen knife or pocket knife but Bushcraft knives are often not stainless(mora is a notable exception) and are usually optomized for working wood rather than general purposes. Tactical knives are rarely scandi-grind and will lean toward artificial materials to take advantage of water resistance and durability. Tactical knives are usually stainless steel as well so as to require less frequent maintenance.
Yes... you are probably totally correct. I made a kind of short cut in that explanation.
/Matti
The best knife to carry is the knife that fits the needs of the day.
So the best knife depends on its use, and there could easily be two or more best knives during a 24 hour period. Are you in the woods, or the city, working on construction or fishing, or maybe the jungle or a military operation?
Everything is a compromise...find 3 or 4 knives that fit your various lifestyle choices. Part of the fun of being a "knife knut" is the search for the ultimate knife, whether that be for a pocket or belt sheath.
I just had to agree!
It's a part of the pleasure to just search for good equipment.
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Out in the woods, a tiny Swiss Army Classic will be all you need for backpacking until you get into a survival situation. Then you'll wish you had a big knife to prepare firewood, fight off man or beast, erect a shelter etc.
I use the Fällkniven F1x. I bought it a couple of months ago and I couldnt be happier. The extra weight is really nice because you dont need to use as much force and the sturdyness that comes with the weight is a great ensurence that you dont need to worry about it breaking. It should be said that its quite expensive so its not for everyone but Im glad I bought it.
Sometimes it's nice to get some exclusive gear. 😀
I destroyed one Fällkniv S1 but they send me a new one. 😀
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I had an F1 and the edge chipped after a week. I sent it back for a refund.
Good stuff! It is always fun to see the different perspectives on knives, especially from other areas of the world!
That's true! Different areas gives us different needs. /Matti
A big thanks for the great video for all outdoor enthusiasts out there. Having sold trade fairs in the Sport Shop myself for 15 years, having been an outdoorsman with family and work for 20 years and now also living in Lapland and spending a lot of time in nature, the uses of a knife are extremely different and normal people are often overwhelmed. Good presentation.👏🤙👏
Thanks and it makes us happy that you enjoy the videos.
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Let me add on, folders/pocket knives/Swiss army knives are for light work or as a secondary knife, i carry a Swiss army knife/Hikers model in my backpack together with a Gerber multi-tool/EOD plier. As for fixed blades it depends on the design either full tang or half tang which comes down to above/less than 7", below 7" best would be 5" and a 7" blade be it hunting/tactical-military style depends on is it a combat model or a utility type or combo/fighter utility knife that means for self protection or bushcraft/survival situations.
As for me I carry a 7" fixed blade+5" as a backup knife, the Swiss army knife Hiker's model together with the Gerber multi-tool plier in my backpack and a boot knife on my belt concealed for quick access.
I am a collector and end-user since 1973 when I was given a Puma Bowie hunting knife for my 12 years old birthday and since then I have lived with knives 24/7, never without more than 2 on my person.
It seems like knives is one great passion for you. Nice.
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA 🤠 since 1973 up till the present having a collection of 45 pieces of hunting fixed blades, bayonets & combat knives some dating from WW2 (belonging to my father), folders and machetes but regretfully sold it off to a friend in 2004 for USD5000+; got hold of some new ones after 2009 having another 10 pieces; usually EDC 5 fixed blades+multi-tool pliers+pocket knives and subcompact fixed blades at any time, stopped carrying folders in 2020.
Thank you for doing these videos! Your experience and recommendations are helpful & appreciated.
That's great that you got some useful ideas from our videos!
Thanks for watching.
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/Matti
Now I feel a bit jealous, you got so many knives! I only have one that I take with me outdoors ... a sami handcraft knife, very traditional, which was given to me in return of my services. So you made me think as this knife is connected with fond memories and has a deeper meaning to me. I do definitely NOT want to lose it ;-) Still this is the knife that accompanies me all the time. ... Maybe I need more knives ;-)
I'm a shopping PRO. I can help you to spend some money if you want.
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA This is what I fear ;-)
One can not have to many knives.
@@bjornanderson3645 You are probably right 🤣
The Terava knives made by Varusteleka are great, you can get different sheaths, lengths and shapes and they're quite cheap for how durable they are. They even have a full tang tiny mini knife and a massive chopper.
I will check them!!!
Thanks.
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Great discussion. I like an Opinel for thin slices of apples and other food, and a Mora Companion Stainless ( with a draw-through pocket sharpener) for all other general use.
Thanks!
Mora make great knifes.
/Matti
One knife category is missing. It is a boxcutter knife. Very good for hiking. Excellent for cutting sausage. Mine is 36g for 7cm.
If you carry a knife, also carry a first aid kit ;]
Appreciate your content.
Bow cutter... I have never heard about that! I will check it!!!
First Aid kit... I agree and I will make a dedicated video about first aid kits.
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/Matti
I have somehow managed to collect quite a few knives over the years, but rarely use more then a few of them, my top 3 atm would be:
Terävä Jääkäripuukko, reliable and affordable, heavy duty.
Mora 106 lc, for everything from carving,cleaning mushrooms and everything in-between, its my favourite and i use them alot, my edc.
and i have i have a swiss army knife in my first aid kit, never used it but i know its there when i need it:)
I have never heard about the first one... Must check that brand. Thanks!
/Matti
Interesting to see how other people view different knives. There are some knives that are just too beautiful to use and your example was definitely one of them. I'm very partial to Nordic style knives and have a couple I will never use. Thank you for your insights.
This good looking knife is made for using so it’s not super expensive.
/Matti
I really like using a 3-knife system: 3.5-inch, 4.5-inch, and 10-inch blade lengths. I always travel with a backpack (get home bag), which has 3 knives: Morakniv Craftline Pro S 3.5-inch, Morakniv Garberg Survival (S) Stainless Steel 4.5-inch, and Condor Village Parang 10-inch. And, as part of my EDC, I always have a 3.5-inch folding pocket knife, currently a $20 Walmart knife. When I go backpacking/hiking, I use the same 3-knife system. I like using Morakniv in my get-home-bag, but, when I go hiking, I like using my TOPS/BOB bushcraft 4.5-inch knife. I use the parang the most; followed by the 3.5-inch knives (either the full-tang or the folding pocket knife); and, lastly, the 4.5-inch knife. If I could take only 1 knife and my life depended on it, I would take a parang - I’ve made traps, cleaned game, started fires, cooked, made tools, and constructed shelters with my parang. I always choose a synthetic sheath, so it doesn’t rot/mold.
Really good overview. Master class level yet again on this channel. Love that the category "knifes with memories".
One category could be avfångskniv, not going to write an english word for it.
I tend to make a difference between bushcraft knifes and survival knifes even if they can overlap. Yes, some will say the best survival knife is that blade you have with you, but while it may be true it is a sub optimal principle. In a true survival situation, conditions may be extreme and you are likely to be stressed out, tired, scared, sick or ill, having a bad body temperature direction going,... so my dedicated survival knife is sturdy as a prying tool and really good at processing wood. but not nessarily so fine processing for nice/fine crafting. I added colored tape on the survival knife and has a hole for a lanyard. The lanyard helps finding the knife if dropped. When being in a very poor state, you tend to drop things more and do all those 'stupidä things.
The survival knife and many bushcraft knifes doesn't break and risk hurting me further when in a bad spot to start with and it doesn't break when I abuse it and needs it the most.
Survival is very situational so adding the ideal survival gear before travelling look different depending on where and when you are (climate zone, season) and estimated chanches to be rescued or for self-rescue. If chances are high for quick rescue or self-rescue, I am ok with a cheaper, nornal knife and if conditions also are ideal, I can do without a knife even if I rather have one. If going way further off the beaten path, I tend to want the sturdy knife I really trust and that forgives any abuse. The Swedish Airforce, as other Airforces, has a history on being forward on survival knifes and I belive Fjällkniven made some models for the Airforce which later spread to the rest of the armed forces.
That is such a great video, so useful. I have the Opinal for food and a Ray Mears copy for everything else.
My favorite outdoor knives are the Mora Garberg & Eldris, Terävä Skrama & Jääkäripuukko, spyderco para 3 folder, benchmade 940 folder & Fixed Adamas, a couple different sized swiss army knives, and I have a knife on order that should be fantastic the Survive! GSO-5.1
Do you have knifes for an whole army?
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...but if I understand everything correct... you could never have to many knifes!
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Yep. I carry 3-4 on me in the bush, a shorter 5-7.5cm blade, a 12cm+ blade, and a swiss army, plus I may also bring the Skrama and leave the gransfors bruks small forest axe at home (plus I also bring a silky gomboy 240). Always good to have a backup or 3 😉
Well done! Inspiring and interesting. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks for looking! There is also a lot of know-how in all the comments to this video. That's nice!!!
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Intersting. My own personal choice is a Puukko for all use, and i have a small Opinel made for filets as it's very light but very useful to make proper fish filets ( special filet edition, with a very thin blade )
I have to look for that filet knife!
My favourite knifes change over time so next video I maybe have a new favourite. 😀
/Matti
Interesting to hear your opinions Matti. I have two: Fällkniven S1 (knife) and Leatherman Curl (toolbox). Fällkniven weighs 300 g and takes care of most things. It's not good for filét-ing fish so I just eat the whole fish anyway. 😅 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on knives! Cool!
Hahahaaa... I hope you cook the fish or at least warm it a little bit. 🤣
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I totally agree that are daily knife , don't have to be large , a 3 to 4 inches knife , is more than SUFICIENTE ( 80 to 110 mm blade) and my pocket foldable is 1.5 inches / 40 mm , very useful , for my daily tasks......
Yepp... we don't kill grossly bears on daily basis... 😉
/Matti
Really good video.Interersting too.I still have my 40 year old Mora !!!
Thanks!
When I read the comments you are alot of Mora-users!
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Thanks, very informative! I usually have an extra - cheap - knife with me: to lend it to others who forget to bring one. I don't like lending my personal knife as every time i gave my knife to somebody i got it back with some damage...
That's also one reason why I have this Mora Eldris in my food bags when I work as a guide.
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I like to buy things for outdoors made in Scandinavia, and with knives that is possible. I like wooden shaft and leather sheath ,just for the feeling of having something made of natural materials. But, they are not as good as other knives if you use it rough like cutting wood by hammering on the top of the blade and so on, which I do sometimes. The shaft will eventually brake. So my next knife will be something more solid, maybe one from EKA.
Yepp... EKA also make some good knives that is affordable. 😀
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Great presentation thank you !👍
Thanks!
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/Matti
Very informative video. Some very nice knives in your collection. Thank you.
Thanks!
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/Matti
Another good video Matti 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Super thanks!
/Matti
A nice way to look a knife video. I haven’t seen an approach like this on types of knives. Mostly this knife is cool and why. Great
Thanks... That's maby true. Now when you write that... I totally understand what you mention.
Hmmm...
A knife is a superb tool but it's a tool.
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Hi Matt and Stina 😊 Thanks for a very interesting video, knives are a very personal thing, what is good for one person might not work for someone else, and there are more opinions on which is the best knife than fleas on a dog,lol. But the examples in this video are just right for the job you described, and you have some very nice knives there. The Mora Eldris looks a useful small blade, I think I will purchase one pretty soon, as you can never have too many Mora's, ha,ha. I look forward to your next video, stay safe, best wishe's to you both, Stuart UK.
I like Mora Eldris a lot.
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/Matti
Great video, very interesting. Thanks
Thanks for watching and it's really nice that you liked this. 😀
/Matti
Good vid, agree with all parts. I've carried a knife or knives of some kind since I was a kid in the mountains. Some 60 years back. I like a knife that's sharp and can be sharpened. You'll get cut with a dull knife trying to force it, then a slip and the blood flies. I carry a Smith's dual sharpener. It works great on most all steels. Just pull the blade through a few times and it's back to sharp. Never let a blade get real dull. Just makes care more difficult. Maybe when you don't need difficult. Don't carry a knife that's too big. Some think that's what they need then find out different. A blade you can control for the job need is what to have. Multi use tools, good to have. Jack of all trades but master of none is their issue. A heavier knife such as an Ontario which has several functions in a single blade is handy. I also have carried a camper model of Victornox for 45 years. A handy item it has a sharp saw blade and many others. It stays sharp and is stainless steel. Case makes a good multi blade model with saw, cutting and skinning blades and also a multi utensil knife with spoon fork and knife. Very handy. Smokey Mountain Knife works is a good place to look. I carry Benchmades as well. They make some good durable Bushcraft knives, folder and fixed blade. Lot of great knives out there for a reasonable price. Hard to beat Case, ColdSteel and SOGS for the money. Each his own.
For canoe camping I just use a leatherman multi tool, fillet knife, and sometimes a small forest axe. For mushing just a leatherman multi tool. 😎
Interesting. During winter I agree that the leatherman is important but... what are you using for dogfood?
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA camping in the summer? Kibble. Winter we feed raw meat and chop with a hatchet.
Nice video about knives. Always enjoying your videos 👍
Thanks!
...and knives is actually your competence area!
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/Matti
great video! I have an old eka swede 60 folder that I have now for 31 years and I don't take it out anymore as well as my old Helle knife that is quite beautiful .the knife that I have longest is an aitor oso negro I bought it with 17 now I'm 54
outdoors I use a mora 2000 and a kansbol great blades with multi purpose grind , like bigger eldris.
Thanks!
Eka is also making great knives!
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EKAs last forever 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing Matti. I use a Mora Garbeg and an Opinel no 8 carbon. And oh yes... a bark river Gunny, for beauty ;-)
I have to check all the different Opinel models. I don't know the difference between all of them.
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Great video Matti!
Thanks!
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA I can recommend every person getting started in bushcrafting and outdoor living to get a Mora. I used a companion for most of my life and now own a Garberg. It works well in most situations, is sharp, easily field sharpened and has a sharpened tang which makes it ideal to use with a ferrorod.
The biggest advantage of a Mora being the price and as I lost or destroyed quite a few knifes it is something to keep in mind 😁
Lovely knives, thanks
That's a good tool to bring out there.
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Cool😀😀😀
Thanks!
I had the issue of my hip belt from my pack sitting on my knife sheath. So, for years I put my knife sheath on my hip belt and that worked great. But I didn’t like my knife swinging into me with every step, so now my knife hangs low on my shoulder strap, right in front of me. Easy to reach. Rides better that way. My main knife is a bushcraft style. I keep a second fixed blade packed. A Mora. I’ve got a haversack that I keep a solid folder in. I’m looking for a better knife for my cooking gear. I’m using an old bread knife now. All my gear is relatively cheap. I assume it’s all going to break eventually.
I have used some expensive gear and som cheap gear. Sometimes it's amazing how good stuff you get if you buy something that's in the middle... 😉
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA concur. I don’t anything so cheap I know it’s going to break. Nor do I want gear so expensive that I’m upset when it does break. I also like things I can fix if I have to. Like being able to sharpen my own blades. That’s important to me.
For normal hunting and camping, a blade 5"/13 cm long is good. Mora makes great blades. i personally prefer carbon steel or high strength low alloy steel like 80Crv2 , L6, 52100 etc. hat kind of steel holds and edge well and is pretty easy to sharpen when it does get dull. Most stainless is too soft, too brittle or both. and high end stainless for a top of the line maker is going to cost you.
I really don't know all this different Steel quality... It's really a jungle...
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👍 Very informative video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks!
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I always carry a mora knife for cooking, a F1 as work knife and a Gransfors Ax for wood processing.
Very Informative, I love how in every knife you show there's a small text box saying the brand and model name.
Thanks!
/Matti
I suggest you get a Worksharp field sharpener and once you master its use you will be able to sharpen even knives made of M390 or K390, plus your axes.
...I have to check this.
Thanks!!!
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNAyou are welcome. I have been facing the same problems with you for years. Once I got a Worksharp field sharpener and mastered it, I have always been able to maintain the edge on my knives, cleavers and axes in tip top condition while in the field. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about its use.
Merci.
Nice video😃 my favorite now is my leatherman charge! But I like my sissipuukko m07 as a knife🔥 stay safe
The Letherman Carge is actually a really nice one. ...and it's always in the pocket when you need it. 😀
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA yeah😃💪
Hey Matti, and thank you for these videos :)
When the metal part of a knife runs all the way through the handle, it is called "Full tang" in english, i believe.
I couldnt help but to notice that you also use a small axe in some of videos, - what are your thoughts on that ? (when to bring or the other, or both). Kind regards from Denmark!
Claus
when the tang is as long as the handle it is named "full tang" knife. Nice video Matti.
Thanks!
Fulltång in Swedish.
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I live in northern Italy and I love my mountains but here's too much people. It's been some years since when I travelled north of Norge polarsirkelen and i miss that landscape with silouetting rheindeers and picking giant blueberries not too far from peacefully grazing mooses. I'll be back soon or later and hope to meet you and Stina and enjoy some days together. Regards.
Väldigt bra video med många tips som jag kommer ta med mig! Jag använder främst handgjorda knivar eller Eldris. Men Stina och Matti - när kommer "retro" videon? :)
Tack!
Retrovideon är till hälften färdig. Den kommer troligen nästa helg eller helgen efter. Jag hade så kul när jag spelade in den och det är så kul att klippaden. 😀
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Längtar! 😊
Estwing hatchet and my Buck 110. Never EVER go into the Canadian wilderness without an axe.
It seems like Canada and Norther Sweden is very similar. A good axe is a very important tool!
//Matti
Great discussion. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Thanks!
Fulltånge, på engelska undrar jag om det inte heter full tang
Ja, det va någon som skrev det tidigare.
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Jag trodde att det skulle vara ännu mer komplicerat än så.
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Ah my man. Great video. Check out some of my Knife videos..
I love carbon steel. People act like it will rusty like crazy though. I use all carbon steel knives and have never had a problem. You just need to clean them and dry them after use. A little oil goes a long way
Mora Garborg carbon is all you will ever need.
Minimalism have something special...
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The Cold Steel SRK pretty much beats anything I saw on this video. It can do anything in all seasons and with moderate weight. The SRK is a decent defensive weapon, usable for bushcraft projects, comfortable in winter with its Kraton handle cover, comes in several choices of steels, and well-balanced. Other good choices include the military Ka-bar, Glock, British MOD, and the old Air Force Survival Knife. Civilian models such as Becker knives, The Woodman's Pal, Kukris from Ka-bar, Cold Steel's Trailmaster Bowie and others deserve consideration. I avoid Chinese-made products.
I think you have fare more deep knowledge about this than me!!!
Impressed!!!
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So... if you can mention one model as a pocket knife?
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Please do a video on destroying a tank with a knife. LOL
Hahahahaaa...
That's a really good idea! I will bring my tank-killing-knife and my GoPro camera and see what I can do...
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/Matti
Bowie! One Knife to Rule them, Cut Chop Baton Skin or Fight with it. ☝️😎
Folder would be Espada XL, or Raja 2 and Voyager series ( Pick any Tanto, clip point or Spear point) all from Cold Steel. These folders will put many so call "Survival" fixed knifes to shame.
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is best pocket carry for outdoors, these been there since before and countinue to be be there in future. ☝️😎
You are right. Swiss Army knives have always been around. 😀
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@ Victor Cold steel makes some great products. I have their SRK and am currently eyeing their Hudson Bay tomahawk pretty hard.
I've seen knives with saw teeth on the back of the blade, but get the impression they're not too useful. Is that your feeling?
I am not answering for him but I would like to offer my experience, the saws are usually too short and awkward for firewood cutting. Many designs are also quit dull from the manufacturer and the blade too thick to function properly.
However, in my limited (with saw theeth) experience the saws that Eickhorn does work very well and the saws that Origin Knives does on his knife spines are pretty good.
The saw is for collecting branches for shelter building and cutting notches more efficiently.
Generally just avoid a saw back knife.
I think this saw is for cutting ropes... but I'm not 100% sure!!!
/Matti
I have more than 100 knives. I am still looking for the best one. .
You could always fit one more knife in to your collection... 😉
So true...
/Matti
I suffer from the same affliction. When someone asks me which is my favorite knife, my answer is always, “my next one”!
You can do a lot of knife work with a buck 110 barrig of course trying to bash it through a log ,but thats what wedges are for .
If the metal part goes the full length of the handle it's called "full tang".
The one & only knife for use in the woods & camping by normal people is the Victorinox Huntsman, unless you are Rambo
The big Rambo-knives is little bit over-kill! 🤣
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA They are ideal for picking your teeth, delicate brain surgery & opening Amazon parcels.
I always carry a full tang knife (F1) and a foldable saw. I once went for a "simple back packing trip" that turned into a "cross Canada trip"...only had a foldable...never again.
Sometimes you really need some hard core gear. 😀
/Matti
хороший обзор ножей ,всегда с собой у меня victorinox ,а в рюкзаке mora . красивый лес у тебя на фоне ,привет из Украины
We don't understand your language but thank your for watching the video. 😊
"If you need to kill a polar bear or destroy some tanks" LMAO! Brilliant take down!
If you go out in the wilderness without a gun, a big strong knife makes sense. If you insist on a folder, make it an American-made Buck 110.
You are from Sweden and didn't mention Mora Garberg (knife MOST HAVE) SS or Carbon pick your chose.
Big ➖ on that part.
The one knife I would distance my self from is the opinal the first knife you showed us very dangerous to the operator of it the rest of the show thanks was intresting
Thanks!
I know that the opinal is not a strong knife. Maybe I should have mentioned that it's only for bread and butter. 😀
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Jag håller inte med. Du kan göra det mesta med en opinel, bygga ett vindskydd inkluderat.
The swiss-army-knife, are the most glorified wine-bottle-opener I know of =)
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That’s almost true!!!
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Puma white hunter
Will check out that!
It's called full tang when the steel goes all the way to the end.
Thanks!
In Swedish we say full tång so then it was more simple than I believed.
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA I know it was for your English-speaking/reading subscribers that I write in English. I came in July last year to stay for 1 year in Jokkmokk because I wanted to experience how it is to live up here. Well, I liked it so much that I sold my house in Simrishamn and bought a house in Jokkmokk.
Your best knife is the one you have at the time .
TRue!
iron all the way... full tang, i say its the best solution for a knife thats made for real work, not just for show.
I totally agree!
But doesn't all knife have iron the whole way to the back but som have the full sized iron?
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The best knife is the one you have in your pocket. You'll get cut with a dull knife. I like and have pretty much the same as you. Each have their jobs. But I always have one on me. 65 yrs now.
I think the best number of knifes = n + 1. 😂
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Full Tang
What!?! You don't carry a 10-inch big chungus blade? No compensation issues with this guy!
Full tang
I would hate to live in a country where they control me so much that they tell me what knife I’m allowed to have. Imagine only having one life to live, and other men control every move you make and everything you can own…
There is lots of rules here but no one is checking up on anything so in reality you can do as you like.
Matti I will give you content ideas.
Do a video on your favorite canoe/kayak/pack raft paddle.
That's a good one... Thanks.
I have been thinking about that... little bit the same. What is the basic when you choose a canoe.
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@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA I like otter tail paddles in deep lakes. Beaver tails are all around very good. I use my carbon fiber double blade in my kayak and solo canoeing if I get tired of using the Canadian stroke. I would like to try an oil finish on the grips because I've had many blisters from varnished paddles. I also use paddle gloves and Leukotape to circumvent this.
Great matti I think you will get a liking for the little opinel
...sadly I gave it to Stina so I'm still without a Opinel.
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...but happy wife (we are not married) Happy life.
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Best blade. D Bowie!!