I wanted to share the cutting tools i took out with me, and the thoughts on choosing the tools. Enjoy the video, like and share if you enjoy it please.
Great and well though out selections buddy. I just picked up the leatherman wave a few weeks ago. My absolute favorite feature is the diamond file. Man oh man, it cuts so fast, and yet is so fine. I had my axe shaving my arm right off of that file. I don't have cable so I am watching the show when it comes up on history.ca... I am REALLY enjoying it. Proud to have you representing the maritime region my friend! :-)
Weiderfan Thanks alot and glad your able to watch. nice of history to share it on the websites. The leatherman wave file is awesome for sure. What drew me to that multitool was the locking tools as well. take care man and glad your rooting for me.
Yep, I love the locking tools as well. Very solid multi. Well worth the money. I hitched up a leather draw sheath for mine, to make it a little more classy. I don't like wearing it in the nylon and Velcro sheath.. Not my style.
I have a leather sheath with mine, wish i had nylon , haha . I like nylon for out there in vancouver . I just dont like leather in wet conditions is all . Yeah should be great for sure.
A multitool is an interesting choice for the challenge. Initially I was against carrying one in the woods but as I have traveled across the Americas and Europe in every place I have stayed I have found trash, in one form or another, and for me there is where the multitool shines, giving you the ability to do transform and use it. Great explanation. Best Regards
I know its been awhile since this happened but I just found this video. You are so right about the danger that was real. Some wannabes don't have a clue how fast it all happens and that well thought out plan just will not execute. You do did a great job! Proud to have you view my channel! Best to you! Mike B.
Al Mollitor I am glad i brought them back with me to know i had them on my adventure for sure. I have used these before vancouver, so i already trusted them . thanks.
Random Button Pusher Thank you, i wanted to show some of the tasks i do with each tool, to show why i chose what i did, glad it worked . thanks and appreciate you commenting and watching.
Multi-tool is a very smart choice, I am surprised no one else took one. I was thinking the exact same thing on the file being useful for sharpening and then using a leather belt as a strop. I would have chosen a much larger saw though just because mobility is not a huge concern as cutting efficiency. I was thinking a Bahco 36" bow saw but I also like that Timber Crosscut saw that Lucas has. Sorry about your luck with the bear, looked scary. I spent 2 weeks alone on Kupreanoff Island in Southeast Alaska (just a bit North of where you were) hunting those bears. I spent all night skinning and quartering my bear in the dark by myself out there, not knowing what was circling and watching me. I did have the benefit of a rifle, pistol and a primitive plywood cabin to sleep in at night though. Much respect for what you guys were doing out there.
Iliveoutside Outdoors Thank you very much, i felt the multitool had alot of uses, and my saw is one i trusted and never tried nor had a bacho to take, tho sounds awesome. Thank you and ya you know little of what we went thru thanks for the comment , i appreciate it.
Hi Kull....Great choices....I really like the take down saw, I like how it all fits in the tube like that, I hope to find another company who makes a look a like, I will stay tuned for your review of them.
karenchakey Yeah i am just waiting , so i can review , and remember the sawvivor saw i did, you will be able to buy them at this place as well online. I hope to release the video in a week or two. Love the saws and quality
Kullcraven Bushcraft What do you think about the Cascade Designs Sill Tarp ? Is there a particluar tarp that you recommend ? Do you offer Bushcraft or survival classes ? How come you did not go with a larger BK knife ?
Hello , i dont own a silnylon tarp. I use a heavy duty poly tarp, they have done me very well for years. I am not currently teaching bushcraft skills or survival, tho in the future i may be. If you get much bigger for a knife it is harder to do smaller tasks , because of the weight and the length of the blade, this one was perfect.
Did History channel have a Medic Standing by ? How about Search and Rescue personnel ? If interested in giving a one on one, or two on one class, contact me I would come for 2-3 days. Thanks.
Muskrat Jim Yeah man it is a great saw, i have a company that is going to make them again. I will be reviewing them soon and will let everyone where to get one very soon, im hoping.
Love my trailblazer which was made in Nova Scotia about 30 years ago , used many times when i was with Ground Search and Rescue , must dig it out and give it a job or two , Keep em comin bro
MrDynamitd That is awesome they work amazing, and I have found a source that is making them again. I am releasing a video soon telling people where they can purchase them again.
Thanks for sharing Wayne! Great video :). I will be posting a video on a great saw soon. I thinks it's a great option for the style you use. I appreciate you sharing this :)
P701 Preparedness & Outdoors Your welcome and glad you enjoyed the video. I have a contact for being able to buy these saws again. I shall be doing a video soon on it as well. Thanks and I'll check out your vid when you put it out.
+Mea Woodsman I also like a larger knife but , as my primary only knife, i need it to do everything. The BK2 was a great choice. think i would take the schrade 52m now tho.
Kull you are amazing my friend! I don't know where I've been lately but I finally got around to checking out your awesome videos and I also have been watching Alone on line. What an awesome experience to have given this a shot and put all your survival skills to work and to realize what ones you may need to learn more about. I am so impressed so far at what I have viewed of your time on Alone, you seem to have it together more than the others! Thanks for sharing your excellent survival skills and informative videos!
Paleoman52 Thank you very much that was very nice to read first thing in the morn. I appreciate that and everyone loves the obsidian blade you made for me. People ask about it and i say a friend made that blade for me, you did a great job. The show is alot of fun to watch, i love it for i have no idea how the others did out there, so its all new to me as well. . Tonight I'll be watching again, its on at 11pm up here tho. Take care buddy and glad your liking my vids man.
Kullcraven Bushcraft I'll be watching tonight also, So far I have to say that I've enjoyed the moments they have shown of your adventure the most, I loved it when you found the buoy and named it, LOL! You came into this with the right attitude and people can learn a lot from you watching this show!
I really enjoyed watching you on the show. I wish that bear had left you alone. You were one of the stronger contestants I thought. But that bear was an issue that could have went sideways real fast. He was a good size too. I'd say around 300 lbs. Your family needs you too much to risk it something like that. Most of the time bears leave people alone but that bear was different for sure. Take care and stay safe.
Thank you Patrick, i had alot planned tho i didnt get a chance to to fulfill those plans. Those bears out there are up to 1000lbs bears, that one was close to that, it is far bigger then the 500lbs bears we have around my area, tho 500lbs is huge around here. I appreciate you watching and commenting. My plan was to stay a year, tho wasnt in the cards. :)
Great choices! I would choose a saw over an axe I think any time, its a lot less work if its the right saw. But an axe has its place too for chopping. LOL
SouthPaw Bushcraft Agreed , i use my saw way more then my axe, tho for long term and many tasks a axe is better, they all have their places. Thanks for commenting and dropping by Dawn.
Hey man was pulling for you on the show. Too bad about the bear nobody wants to be food and he was coming for you. What an awesome experience for you tho thanks once again for sharing with us.
Dan Burch Hello Dan i felt badly for tapping out and letting people down, i new it was the right choice, and would do the same thing . Glad i had and have your support man, appreciate it.
Dont feel too badly. I know its disappointing but think of it this way ... who among all men would fight off a bear with nothing more than a knife or axe and actually win? The odds are heavily on the bears side. Was bad luck that you had the encounter before you got your shelter up.
CedricAda Gear and Outdoors The multi tool was a good option for sure, specially if i had lost my knife, this would be good for fine carving , food and game processing, many uses .
I've been using the trailblazer takedown saw since before they were even in stores. I purchased mine at a outdoor sportsman show, by the guy who invented them. The origional was red anodized alluminum. They swiched balde design at one point, and I was unable to get the blades any longer. The company was only miles from where I lived. Called them up, to see if I could get more blades,.....they gave me a new saw which took the new blades. I almost never go in the bush without mine, it is without a doubt one of the best tools I have. Wish they were still in buisness.,,,,,,,,peace
WoodlandGhost Agreed man the best saw i ever used as in a buck or bow saw. I have a contact that is making them again, i will be doing a video soon, and giving a link where you can buy them again and get replacement blades. thanks for sharing your story man.
Dont put down the axe, the axe is an extremely effective tool and has been used for thousands of years. Vikings were some of the (or the) best wood builders of their time and they rarely used anything besides axes, they would build entire longhouses and boats with only axes because saws become pretty ineffective and useless at a lot of things.
vShoTzZ25 I am not putting down an axe, i just rather use a saw, when it comes to felling trees and such. They have their place. It is called personal preference,
Well unless your a contestant, it doesnt really matter man. I chose a heavy duty poly tarp because i like them and use them all the time. Joe took a sylnylon tarp
Were each of these counted as one of you ten items? That being the case, it seems a bit superfluous, and I would think a tomahawk with a removable head would have been good. but, I know you put a lot of thought into this, and chose the items you felt most comfortable with. I will admit, though, I was a little surprised by the choice of your knife. With so many other blades available to choose from, the BK 2 seems a bit bulky considering that you also had an ax, and saw. Of course, some of this is personal preference and what a person is comfortable with, also, their skill level with each item. Apparently, it worked for you well because even now, you seem very comfortable with your decisions. Kudos!
Steven Boyd Thank you Steven. See each counted as one item and yes i still stand by these. I put alot of thought in each one. GOOD cutting tools are hard to create in the bush. I had the axe for alot of reasons as i discussed in another video. See if i lost my axe the bk2 can do alot of larger cutting tasks, as well as fine tasks if i lost my multitool. If i lost the axe the saw can do the job for felling trees. Now if i lost my bk2, then i had two blades in my multitool , or i can use the axe to do knife tasks. Like you said it is all what your skill level is. This group of tools would easily carry me a year I believe and I would choose them again. Altho i may switch the bk2 for the new 52 schrade coming out . I will be doing a review soon. Tho the bk2 is a perfect one tool option for me as well as the schrade 37 or schrade 52.
Steven Boyd I would use similar logic to you with the BK2, but extend that to the tomahawk. Why have a tomahawk if you have a knife? It is good for defense, and can perform functions of a knife and axe, but only in a very limited way. It is more of a one-tool carry option, much like the BK2. Early militaries carried tomahawks because they were a defensive tool, and because they had horses carrying the axes, which could be brought out to do the heavier work. His axe looks to be a 3/4-size axe, probably 2 to 2-1/4 pounds on a 28 inch handle, give or take (may even be full-size, hard to tell from a video). That could outwork a standard tomahawk by at least three times. So for a long term situation you'd want something at least that size. It's a good choice, and one may even want a full-size axe if they were staying long-term in the winter.
I don't know that these are the best choices, to be honest. You have four cutting tools, which is redundant in itself when tool selection is limited. You have chosen a knife for its chopping ability and durability when you already have an axe. I don't understand this, the axe is much more durable and chops infinitely better than the knife, so I think a more task-specific knife would work better than a survival chopper. Something dedicated to fine work and cutting up food would create a more versatile kit. This would also limit the need for a multitool. A puukko-type blade would do all of the small tasks that a multitool can do while being much more comfortable in the hand and strong enough to handle heavy tasks if disaster struck and you lost the axe. I also don't know that these mini-bucksaws are that useful. You seem to argue in your other video that a saw is better than an axe, but that is really only relative to the skill attained with an axe, and that efficiency is lost when you use such a small saw. An axe is actually quite a bit quicker than a saw of that size. Another problem with these swedesaw blades for long-term survival is that they are very weak and prone to breakage. A larger bucking saw may be a better choice. Sacrificing the multitool for cordage, extra food procurement (trap or snares), wood conveyance (tarp or some other strong dual-purpose material), or a tool for some other necessary task would have been the way to go, I think. Hopefully that's not overly critical, obviously it's hard to balance redundancy and versatility, just thought I'd share my thoughts on the decisions. Hopefully you had a good experience on the show and learned a lot.
Scotia Bushcraft you pick what you want based on your skill level. this was set for a year and would do me great, Others maybe not. its simple. Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing. I had a ? about the saw . Is it dummy proof, me being the dummy Like the wingnut ,could it come off the rod .I would never trust my life ie: Alone, on a lost wingnut . But I Love that saw ! I'm glad you are safe too ! ......Rock on !
Very nice video with explanations about every choice! I carry a SOG multi-tool (Army issued) and one of the newer big Swiss Army knives every day. There are lots of uses between these 2 items. The saw looks great! I have a Bahco and it works well enough for me on my little adventures or when I trim up my orchard. But for long term I can see the value to your saw! I'm wondering - Do you have to vette these video's through History Channel so you don't give anything away? If you do, will the History Channel's Men In Black call you a visit and sort you out? Are you even still alive? Have you been replaced by a CIA Sasquatch? I'm getting my tin foil hat out very promptly! Thanks for the post!
frank the dog Well i like the bk2 for sure, altho i think i would take a schrade schf 37 or 52 as well. I think their as good as a bk2 and half the money.
Great and well though out selections buddy. I just picked up the leatherman wave a few weeks ago. My absolute favorite feature is the diamond file. Man oh man, it cuts so fast, and yet is so fine. I had my axe shaving my arm right off of that file. I don't have cable so I am watching the show when it comes up on history.ca... I am REALLY enjoying it. Proud to have you representing the maritime region my friend! :-)
Weiderfan Thanks alot and glad your able to watch. nice of history to share it on the websites. The leatherman wave file is awesome for sure. What drew me to that multitool was the locking tools as well. take care man and glad your rooting for me.
Yep, I love the locking tools as well. Very solid multi. Well worth the money. I hitched up a leather draw sheath for mine, to make it a little more classy. I don't like wearing it in the nylon and Velcro sheath.. Not my style.
I have a leather sheath with mine, wish i had nylon , haha . I like nylon for out there in vancouver . I just dont like leather in wet conditions is all . Yeah should be great for sure.
Great choices man!
Canadian Prepper Thank you i love all these cutting tools . thanks man
Solid choices my friend! I don't think anyone could argue that the gear and the reason behind bringing them isn't perfect.
Windham Woodcraft Thank you man, i appreciate you saying that, i can do pretty much anything i need to with these tools.
A multitool is an interesting choice for the challenge.
Initially I was against carrying one in the woods but as I have traveled across the Americas and Europe in every place I have stayed I have found trash, in one form or another, and for me there is where the multitool shines, giving you the ability to do transform and use it.
Great explanation.
Best Regards
Alejandro A Indeed, i find for long term a multitool can be amazing. thanks for your thoughts. .
Great choices.
I'm a little behind on the show because I've been busy with work. I'll need to catch up as soon as I can.
Thanks for the video
Eat Carbs Your welcome and i understand man, 3rd episode tomorrow night woot. Take care man
I know its been awhile since this happened but I just found this video. You are so right about the danger that was real. Some wannabes don't have a clue how fast it all happens and that well thought out plan just will not execute.
You do did a great job! Proud to have you view my channel! Best to you! Mike B.
Thanks Mike and their is a saying, which goes. "The best advice is from the ones that survived. " I survived. lol
Great Choices Bro , glad to see the real knife back Bk2 nice set up !
atb john
the mi woodsman Thanks man, i can do alot with just these tools for sure. Glad you enjoyed the video buddy ATB man
I imagine, after your BC experience, you now use these trusty companions with a new level of satisfaction.
Al Mollitor I am glad i brought them back with me to know i had them on my adventure for sure. I have used these before vancouver, so i already trusted them . thanks.
Good explanation of your choices and rationale. I liked that you started with the demos, w/o commentary, and then moved to the discussion.
Random Button Pusher Thank you, i wanted to show some of the tasks i do with each tool, to show why i chose what i did, glad it worked . thanks and appreciate you commenting and watching.
Multi-tool is a very smart choice, I am surprised no one else took one. I was thinking the exact same thing on the file being useful for sharpening and then using a leather belt as a strop. I would have chosen a much larger saw though just because mobility is not a huge concern as cutting efficiency. I was thinking a Bahco 36" bow saw but I also like that Timber Crosscut saw that Lucas has.
Sorry about your luck with the bear, looked scary. I spent 2 weeks alone on Kupreanoff Island in Southeast Alaska (just a bit North of where you were) hunting those bears. I spent all night skinning and quartering my bear in the dark by myself out there, not knowing what was circling and watching me. I did have the benefit of a rifle, pistol and a primitive plywood cabin to sleep in at night though. Much respect for what you guys were doing out there.
Iliveoutside Outdoors Thank you very much, i felt the multitool had alot of uses, and my saw is one i trusted and never tried nor had a bacho to take, tho sounds awesome. Thank you and ya you know little of what we went thru thanks for the comment , i appreciate it.
Hi Kull....Great choices....I really like the take down saw, I like how it all fits in the tube like that, I hope to find another company who makes a look a like, I will stay tuned for your review of them.
karenchakey Yeah i am just waiting , so i can review , and remember the sawvivor saw i did, you will be able to buy them at this place as well online. I hope to release the video in a week or two. Love the saws and quality
Kullcraven Bushcraft
What do you think about the Cascade Designs Sill Tarp ? Is there a particluar tarp that you recommend ?
Do you offer Bushcraft or survival classes ?
How come you did not go with a larger BK knife ?
Hello , i dont own a silnylon tarp. I use a heavy duty poly tarp, they have done me very well for years. I am not currently teaching bushcraft skills or survival, tho in the future i may be. If you get much bigger for a knife it is harder to do smaller tasks , because of the weight and the length of the blade, this one was perfect.
Did History channel have a Medic Standing by ? How about Search and Rescue personnel ?
If interested in giving a one on one, or two on one class, contact me I would come for 2-3 days.
Thanks.
We were totally alone , we had rescue if need by hours away. I live in NB canada , i may do some courses , i'm working toward it.
I really like the collapsable buck saw!!
Muskrat Jim Yeah man it is a great saw, i have a company that is going to make them again. I will be reviewing them soon and will let everyone where to get one very soon, im hoping.
Love my trailblazer which was made in Nova Scotia about 30 years ago , used many times when i was with Ground Search and Rescue , must dig it out and give it a job or two , Keep em comin bro
MrDynamitd That is awesome they work amazing, and I have found a source that is making them again. I am releasing a video soon telling people where they can purchase them again.
Thanks for sharing Wayne! Great video :). I will be posting a video on a great saw soon. I thinks it's a great option for the style you use. I appreciate you sharing this :)
P701 Preparedness & Outdoors Your welcome and glad you enjoyed the video. I have a contact for being able to buy these saws again. I shall be doing a video soon on it as well. Thanks and I'll check out your vid when you put it out.
Wonderful video ! thank you for this moment....have a nice day
Sebastian Vestae Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video and you have a wondeful day as well
Great choices brother. Can't wait for Thursday!
Abrahm
BSA Bushcraft Thank you Abrahm . im excited about thursday as well.
Great explanation. That's a BIG saw!
Armed Rogue Yes this is 18 inch blade, very lightweight and works amazing .
I think you made some good choices. For a large knife with some chopping tasks in mind, I like a 7 to 9 inch blade.
+Mea Woodsman I also like a larger knife but , as my primary only knife, i need it to do everything. The BK2 was a great choice. think i would take the schrade 52m now tho.
+Kullcraven Bushcraft I'm with you on the 52m, can't wait to get one.
Cool vid kull. can't wait to see the film ALone now . Good luck and take care bro.
brian krause You can find the episodes on history.ca or history.com web sites
Very nice explanation
The Consummate Outdoorsman Thank you very much,. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great idea for a series buddy... I enjoyed it!!!
John K. Eich Bushcraft. Thank you, im enjoying the series as well.
Kull you are amazing my friend! I don't know where I've been lately but I finally got around to checking out your awesome videos and I also have been watching Alone on line. What an awesome experience to have given this a shot and put all your survival skills to work and to realize what ones you may need to learn more about. I am so impressed so far at what I have viewed of your time on Alone, you seem to have it together more than the others! Thanks for sharing your excellent survival skills and informative videos!
Paleoman52 Thank you very much that was very nice to read first thing in the morn. I appreciate that and everyone loves the obsidian blade you made for me. People ask about it and i say a friend made that blade for me, you did a great job. The show is alot of fun to watch, i love it for i have no idea how the others did out there, so its all new to me as well. . Tonight I'll be watching again, its on at 11pm up here tho. Take care buddy and glad your liking my vids man.
Kullcraven Bushcraft I'll be watching tonight also, So far I have to say that I've enjoyed the moments they have shown of your adventure the most, I loved it when you found the buoy and named it, LOL! You came into this with the right attitude and people can learn a lot from you watching this show!
Very nice choices and why you choose them!!
SUFFICIENT SURVIVAL Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video
Seems like some good choices.
Jason
Primal Outdoors With these tools i can do any cutting task i would ever need. thanks for watching Jason
I really enjoyed watching you on the show. I wish that bear had left you alone. You were one of the stronger contestants I thought. But that bear was an issue that could have went sideways real fast. He was a good size too. I'd say around 300 lbs.
Your family needs you too much to risk it something like that. Most of the time bears leave people alone but that bear was different for sure. Take care and stay safe.
Thank you Patrick, i had alot planned tho i didnt get a chance to to fulfill those plans. Those bears out there are up to 1000lbs bears, that one was close to that, it is far bigger then the 500lbs bears we have around my area, tho 500lbs is huge around here. I appreciate you watching and commenting. My plan was to stay a year, tho wasnt in the cards. :)
Great choices! I would choose a saw over an axe I think any time, its a lot less work if its the right saw. But an axe has its place too for chopping. LOL
SouthPaw Bushcraft Agreed , i use my saw way more then my axe, tho for long term and many tasks a axe is better, they all have their places. Thanks for commenting and dropping by Dawn.
Hey man was pulling for you on the show. Too bad about the bear nobody wants to be food and he was coming for you. What an awesome experience for you tho thanks once again for sharing with us.
Dan Burch Hello Dan i felt badly for tapping out and letting people down, i new it was the right choice, and would do the same thing . Glad i had and have your support man, appreciate it.
Dont feel too badly. I know its disappointing but think of it this way ... who among all men would fight off a bear with nothing more than a knife or axe and actually win? The odds are heavily on the bears side. Was bad luck that you had the encounter before you got your shelter up.
Oh i had a shelter up and there no area i could make another type, of shelter, no small trees, left, went all into my raised bed haha.
Awesome video
Joshua Shirazi Thanks glad you enjoyed the video :)
very nice choices!
MountainMan Thank you , alot of thought went into these and all work great for what i wanted.
Great to see someone brought a Multitool. Did it come in handy? I noticed not many others had a sharpening option, either.
CedricAda Gear and Outdoors The multi tool was a good option for sure, specially if i had lost my knife, this would be good for fine carving , food and game processing, many uses .
I've been using the trailblazer takedown saw since before they were even in stores. I purchased mine at a outdoor sportsman show, by the guy who invented them. The origional was red anodized alluminum. They swiched balde design at one point, and I was unable to get the blades any longer. The company was only miles from where I lived. Called them up, to see if I could get more blades,.....they gave me a new saw which took the new blades. I almost never go in the bush without mine, it is without a doubt one of the best tools I have. Wish they were still in buisness.,,,,,,,,peace
WoodlandGhost Agreed man the best saw i ever used as in a buck or bow saw. I have a contact that is making them again, i will be doing a video soon, and giving a link where you can buy them again and get replacement blades. thanks for sharing your story man.
Say Heah Kull, check out the Bob's Saw, no screws or wing nut's to lose, just close the wooden tension handle down and Wha La, pretty good.
paulie 4x Thanks , for the info.
Good choices for sure...
FSBushcraft thanks man , with those you know more then most, i can do pretty mcuh anything lol.
Thanks for sharing!
Oregon Bushcraft your welcome
I would say "Good Luck", but I assume the filming is over. I know you did well.
MrBulletpoints Thank you , :)
Dont put down the axe, the axe is an extremely effective tool and has been used for thousands of years. Vikings were some of the (or the) best wood builders of their time and they rarely used anything besides axes, they would build entire longhouses and boats with only axes because saws become pretty ineffective and useless at a lot of things.
vShoTzZ25 I am not putting down an axe, i just rather use a saw, when it comes to felling trees and such. They have their place. It is called personal preference,
Shure would love to see the list of items you could chose from and the rules as to makes and models you could take.
Rl Badger LOL not sure why people care about the list. These were my personal choices i wanted to take.
Ya but could you take any make or model? You can buy a $650.00 vinyl impregnated ballistic nylon 12x12 tarp vs say Walmart tarp.
Well unless your a contestant, it doesnt really matter man. I chose a heavy duty poly tarp because i like them and use them all the time. Joe took a sylnylon tarp
Were each of these counted as one of you ten items? That being the case, it seems a bit superfluous, and I would think a tomahawk with a removable head would have been good. but, I know you put a lot of thought into this, and chose the items you felt most comfortable with. I will admit, though, I was a little surprised by the choice of your knife. With so many other blades available to choose from, the BK 2 seems a bit bulky considering that you also had an ax, and saw. Of course, some of this is personal preference and what a person is comfortable with, also, their skill level with each item. Apparently, it worked for you well because even now, you seem very comfortable with your decisions. Kudos!
Steven Boyd Thank you Steven. See each counted as one item and yes i still stand by these. I put alot of thought in each one. GOOD cutting tools are hard to create in the bush. I had the axe for alot of reasons as i discussed in another video. See if i lost my axe the bk2 can do alot of larger cutting tasks, as well as fine tasks if i lost my multitool. If i lost the axe the saw can do the job for felling trees. Now if i lost my bk2, then i had two blades in my multitool , or i can use the axe to do knife tasks. Like you said it is all what your skill level is. This group of tools would easily carry me a year I believe and I would choose them again. Altho i may switch the bk2 for the new 52 schrade coming out . I will be doing a review soon. Tho the bk2 is a perfect one tool option for me as well as the schrade 37 or schrade 52.
Steven Boyd I would use similar logic to you with the BK2, but extend that to the tomahawk. Why have a tomahawk if you have a knife? It is good for defense, and can perform functions of a knife and axe, but only in a very limited way. It is more of a one-tool carry option, much like the BK2. Early militaries carried tomahawks because they were a defensive tool, and because they had horses carrying the axes, which could be brought out to do the heavier work.
His axe looks to be a 3/4-size axe, probably 2 to 2-1/4 pounds on a 28 inch handle, give or take (may even be full-size, hard to tell from a video). That could outwork a standard tomahawk by at least three times. So for a long term situation you'd want something at least that size. It's a good choice, and one may even want a full-size axe if they were staying long-term in the winter.
Good call bringing along the multi tool did you select it for the show or is it your EDC? I love that take down saw too
Mike Major I got it for long term survival, so i bought it for the show, i never carry an edc cutting tool
Some good choices.
TRUNKBACK JIM Thank you , they work for me for sure.
I don't know that these are the best choices, to be honest. You have four cutting tools, which is redundant in itself when tool selection is limited. You have chosen a knife for its chopping ability and durability when you already have an axe. I don't understand this, the axe is much more durable and chops infinitely better than the knife, so I think a more task-specific knife would work better than a survival chopper. Something dedicated to fine work and cutting up food would create a more versatile kit.
This would also limit the need for a multitool. A puukko-type blade would do all of the small tasks that a multitool can do while being much more comfortable in the hand and strong enough to handle heavy tasks if disaster struck and you lost the axe.
I also don't know that these mini-bucksaws are that useful. You seem to argue in your other video that a saw is better than an axe, but that is really only relative to the skill attained with an axe, and that efficiency is lost when you use such a small saw. An axe is actually quite a bit quicker than a saw of that size.
Another problem with these swedesaw blades for long-term survival is that they are very weak and prone to breakage. A larger bucking saw may be a better choice.
Sacrificing the multitool for cordage, extra food procurement (trap or snares), wood conveyance (tarp or some other strong dual-purpose material), or a tool for some other necessary task would have been the way to go, I think.
Hopefully that's not overly critical, obviously it's hard to balance redundancy and versatility, just thought I'd share my thoughts on the decisions. Hopefully you had a good experience on the show and learned a lot.
Scotia Bushcraft you pick what you want based on your skill level. this was set for a year and would do me great, Others maybe not. its simple. Thanks for watching
Kullcraven Bushcraft Wasn't trying to suggest anything about skill, just giving my thoughts on the choices.
I like your channel, nice content.
well thought out Bro. Couldn't go wrong with them choices. Will B watching 2nite. T
T.W. Milburn Thank you, these work well for me . Enjoy tonight man.
Outstanding choices. Why not a standard hack saw frame instead of that huge contraption?
+Gobekli tepe The large frame allows the room to cut larger trees. thanks for watching.
Nice knive!!!
Is it good for survival ?
And the shet sistem is good ?
Thanks!!! Well done bro
All the gear I took works very well, thanks for watching .
Thanks for sharing. I had a ? about the saw . Is it dummy proof, me being the dummy
Like the wingnut ,could it come off the rod .I would never trust my life ie: Alone, on a lost wingnut . But I Love that saw ! I'm glad you are safe too ! ......Rock on !
mrbakerskatz I believe the wing nut is fixed on the threaded rod. You have to be cautious out there .
Kullcraven Bushcraft I know !! Murphy & his ugly brother follow me every where ! lol
Murphys Law = Anything that can go wrong ,will go wrong FYI.
Yeah i had to think of everything and had to chose very comfortably
Very nice video with explanations about every choice! I carry a SOG multi-tool (Army issued) and one of the newer big Swiss Army knives every day. There are lots of uses between these 2 items. The saw looks great! I have a Bahco and it works well enough for me on my little adventures or when I trim up my orchard. But for long term I can see the value to your saw!
I'm wondering - Do you have to vette these video's through History Channel so you don't give anything away? If you do, will the History Channel's Men In Black call you a visit and sort you out? Are you even still alive? Have you been replaced by a CIA Sasquatch? I'm getting my tin foil hat out very promptly!
Thanks for the post!
Chris Collier LOL calm down im alive I believe. LOL glad you enjoyed the video and my choices.
Interesting PEACE :-)
thanks
Explanation starts at 5:36
Yes i was showing the tools and how they are used for the first section. Thanks for watching.
I think you may have just sold a few more BK2's for Kabar...
frank the dog Well i like the bk2 for sure, altho i think i would take a schrade schf 37 or 52 as well. I think their as good as a bk2 and half the money.
When's that show gonna aire
tuledude89 DUDE it aired two weeks ago, tho your lucky, you can find both full episodes on history.com. or history.ca
Cool thanks