The best knives for beginners
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2023
- Knives mentioned in this video:
Victorinox Swiss Army - Junior 9 pocket knife: amzn.to/41b93AU
Gerber Armbar Drive: rb.gy/mkk4w
Opinel - My First No.7: rb.gy/aajn8
Victorinox Swiss Army - Huntsman: amzn.to/3LDUCiR
Cold Steel - Pendleton Mini Hunter: amzn.to/3nCUqsk
Morakniv Eldris: amzn.to/3pkiYGQ
Morakniv Craftline Basic 511: amzn.to/42dnu8H
Gordon discusses Knives Every Scout Must Have! Good, safe, knife options for beginners, young people, and scouts.
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When i was about 9, i had a swiss army knife. While carving s piece of wood, the blade folded up onto my thumb and cut me pretty deep. That was absolutely a learning experience
Similar story, my brother was carving, which was a little trend within the 4 brothers in the family. The blade slipped and he cut his leg real bad, there’s still a scab now. The funniest part was that it was in the early morning so I was still sleeping, so I woke up to him sitting in the hallway bleeding everywhere. Wasn’t funny at the time but everything’s funny in hindsight.
I think many of us have experienced a similar fate!
Similar thing happened to me while camping. The knife folded onto my index.
My dad just laughed at me 😂
Exact same thing happened to me
@@grimgranite I just got my second Swiss Army knife because my first one I lost because I cut myself I was nine I’m now 10 and I’m an expert about my knives
Don’t let anyone say those Moras, or any other knife on your list is only for beginners. Mors Kochanski and Cody Lundin have both proven that a simple Mora is all you need if you know what you’re doing.
“The more you know, the less you carry.”
-Mors Kochanski
I agree with this 100%! These are all very, very capable knives and have the potential to last if taken care of. Thanks for the comment!
Mors was a "Field Master" with more experience than many others combined. Cody was on TV, that should tell you a lot.
Funny thing, I am 50 years old, live on a homestead and use knives daily and 4 of the knives you showed I use every week. I think your list was excellent and my life experience has brought me to the same conclusion. (You did say it better though)
That is pretty cool! Solid performers, all of them. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience with them.
I’m 12 years old and I can agree these are great beginner knives, but I would also recommend the spyderco salt because one of them has a rounded tip and also it’s waterproof and rust resistant so you don’t have to worry about your kid getting it rusty
Very cool! I haven’t seen that one before, I will have to check it out. Thanks!
I looked it up it’s the Spyderco Salt Assist
MORA Basic has 2 models:
The 511 is very hard carbon steel, but rusty.
The 546 is stainless steel, dont rust, but not so hard steel as 511.
I have 546- it is excellent fixed blade knife for hard and wild works!
Both MORAs costs only 6-10€.
All Spidercos are high qyality, but very expensive knifes 🤯
If kid losts her first knife- it is not so painful to lost MORA as to lost Spiderco.
The Victorinox huntsman is my favourite for the outdoors although the one you showed has a file and a pliers the huntsman doesn’t have that
Grovesy Hi,
you noticed that also, I was wondering if anyone else would catch that.
Just the width alone made me think the knife he was holding was more than 4 layers.
But I agree the Huntsman is a great model for the outdoorsman.
You are correct! I made an error. I should have said it was the Handyman, not the Huntsman. 🤦🏻♂️ Both are really great!
@@grimgranite Ohh right it’s ok not to realise just happy I could help see I really enjoy the Swiss champ more than handyman I love the magnifying glass and the Philips
@@hitchpost5822 The huntsman is perfect to me because of its size and weight
@@grovesy333 I agree, my first SAK was the Huntsman way back in 1973, several things have changed
since then, but the tool set gets a done.
I had a Mustang knife as a scout but then transitioned to Smith and Wesson when I went it to High School. I’m 20 and I’m going to buy a new one
2 weeks ago I bought for 10 yrs old boy MORA Basic 546, Limited Edition 2023.
Every year MORA has his Limited Edition Basic 511 and Basic 546 models- handles changes their colours. The 2023 year colours is yellow + brown.
Mora Basic 511 is carbon steel- it has rusty, but harder blade.
Basic 546 is stainless steel- knife dont rust, but not so hard metal.
I already have my excellent Mora Basic 546, 2021 edition. Now I bought Mora for boy.
Definite thumbs up on the Coldsteel mini pendleton, excellent knife.......
You're on your way to being the top outdoors channel short but informational 😊🎉🎉
I really appreciate that. Thank you!
I would suggest the Victorinox workchamp or the Victorinox huntsman. In my opinion its just more practical and you'll get a bit more use out of it if you're anything like me. Got mine from a dear friend and the blade actually has engraving on it. And im proud to say i haven't lost the toothpick at all!
Love it!! I love knives and i think its important to teach the next gen of knife users the basics to start them on their knife journey. You know my tastes so I'm right behind your selections. Morakniv (i smile everytime you you say that) Victorinox and Opinel. All great knives with rich histories. That reminds me i have to send out a couple of huntsmen in my nephews preferred colours
Oooo, an awesome uncle you are!
Going to throw in the mora scout as a fantastic knife option for young backpackers.
Yes, started with an SAK and an Opinel. You don't necessarily have the strength and dexterity in your hands at a young age so the easy deployment was appreciated and the locking collar is simple to use. It's not too difficult to sharpen either when you develop to that point. There were no children's knives then and my parents trusted me but not one or two of my friends so the knife stayed on the property for a year or two, probably for the best i did have some dumb a*sed friends!!!
Hey I’m really enjoying your channel.
I got my first knife on my birthday in 1967. I was nine years old. It was the official Cub Scout pocket knife. It had a locking blade, can opener, bottle opener/screwdriver, and an awl.
My Dad told me “if you take it to school and someone sees it, they will take it away from you and you won’t have a knife any more.”
Not only did I take it to school every day, but I’ve carried a knife on me every day since that day (except for three months at MCRD San Diego).
The Eldris is a great knife, and if you put the handle into the sheath, it makes a full size handle. 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for the comment and for your support! A life of carrying a knife every day… that is fantastic!
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Can confirm, the eldris is a damn good knife. Surprised you didn’t show the truck with the sheathe on the handle to create a bigger purchase for your hands.
OK, I do have experience in Bushcrafting and Field Scouting....lots actually.
Here is my list of 4 tools all new out doors people need.
1. Swiss Army FIELDMASTER knife
2. A good Multi-tool
3. A folding saw, for the money, I like CORONA.
4. This tool depends greatly on the foliage you work in, hardwoods-hatchet with hammer. A jungle or swamp in the South, Machete.
These 4 tools are 100% WIN. Every single one is a win and has many uses.
3:27 I'm pretty sure that's a Handyman, not a Huntsman. Imagine that knife in the video without pliers and metal file, that is the Huntsman. It still has a woodsaw, scissors, 2 blades, a can opener, a bottle opener, corkscrew, awl, hook, tweezers and toothpick. Buy some FireAnt ferrorod firestarter that you can keep on the corkscrew and that is the BEST outdoors SAK in the 91 mm size.
Indeed! I have both and I grabbed the Handyman that day. 😅 Thanks!
Cool very interesting
CS mini pendleton hunter is very under rated... it's awesome
I am a seasoned knife person (dont know what to call my self but not a knife snob) and this is a very good video
Thank you for watching and for the comment!
i recomen the morakniv scout 39
My Cub Scout knife was an ESEE 6.
That’s a great blade!
Great video! Some great content on knives I've been interested in. I was looking at the Junior for my son when he is of age due to the blade design. My only concern is the saw is a victim of its own success, its so damn sharp and can tear through skin if not careful. However, if trusted with a saw, it looks great. As a noob, my first outdoor knife is the Swiss Army Camper. I purchased it for these reasons:
- Reliable brand
- Folding and minimal so its compact
- Relatively cheap
- Minimal urban only accessories (ie no screwdriver)
- Two blades
- Great saw
- Other bonus accessories (ie awl)
- Saw can strike a rod
- Corkscrew or toothpick holder can hold after market fire starters to use with the saw...or if you are cheap like me, Gorilla tape a slightly larger rod to the side and you have a cheaper, easier to use alternative (can also stuff and tape dryer lint into the corkscrew if you roll it into a worm and twist it around)
I’m glad it was helpful! What you said about the saw is spot on. It demands respect and practice to develop safe technique. The Camper is a very useful model indeed! The trick with the dryer lint is a fun one I haven’t seen! I will have to play around with that concept. Thanks for the comment!
@@grimgranite :) given it also has a key chain ring, a more robust and expansive solution is connect on a modest sized screwable capsule and add in other things like purification pills, plastic sleeve to hold water, matches etc...it's what I added on after as a replacement :)
This year Victorinox discontinue to produce Camper model. If you want second one- hurry up!
@@MSkachenite thanks! I didn't know. Wonder why, most people must disagree with my reasoning 😅
@@dotconnector3889 When I was kid, I scared myself many times before I learn to use knife safe.
Like, you cant learn to scate, if you have not falled down some times.
It also depends on kids age.
My 10 years old nephiew just got her Mora Basic 546.
Now I am looking for good Victorinox o Leatherman tool set for him.
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Hey gordon iam 14 years old what can i do with a ham radio
Hi! There’s SO much you can do! You can listen to any of the ham radio bands/frequencies without a license, you just need access to a ham radio. If you are interested in getting your license, it just takes some study and then you can go for testing. What country are you in?
@@grimgranite Greece Europe
You mean i can have a licence
@@user-et8kn9rn1m probably, but check your regulations.
Also I’m a Boy Scout keep posting
Awesome thanks for being here!
Are you related to general sam by any chance?
Love ur vids
I am not! Thanks for watching!
Bro not saying this to be mean but I just wanted to tell you this what am I saying but for a lot of other people I have more experience than them because I’m only 11 but I have seven years of experience with knives and I think this video you did for new people that never have handled knife I think it’s a really good video but like I said I obviously know all about Marrs so I just wanted to say awesome video man and sorry my comment is so long
Thanks for watching! I certainly intended the video to be for beginners, but I think there’s always something to learn for all of us!
That is so true even if I have seven years of experience I’ve learned so many things that I didn’t know so thank you for making these videos I love watching them and I agree with everything you said
For the Swiss army knife are you sure that's a Huntsman because I noticed it had pliers and if I remember correctly I know the Huntsman doesn't carry any pliers
It's not a Huntsman. The Huntsman doesn't have the pliers or file.
I grew up with folding knives as a kid, also cut myself as a kid. lol I'd be hesitant to give a non-locking folder to a kid. Good picks though.
I agree. Non-locking folders are finger scars waiting to happen. I have two of those from non-locking blades as a kid. Even as an adult, I’ve found my self almost getting cut when I’m not paying attention.
W vid
Did my idea help you think of this video
I believe it was your comment that got me thinking of this concept, thank you!
Pretty sure the huntsman is not the model with the pliers on it!
Correct! I made a mistake and grabbed the Handyman that day. 😅 Thanks for watching!
You lose the tweazers like the tooth pick, but tweazers don't look like bone on the ground at night when you shine your light around trying to pack up quick.
Ahh Swiss army tools
Haha, very true!
What are you talking about that blade its average length!
Which one are you referring to? Thanks for watching!
@@grimgranite the eldris looks perfeclty normal to me
I thought that only think you need is a box cutter.
😅 In my opinion, no way!
The huntsman wasn't actually a huntsman its the victorinox handyman
Good catch! I grabbed the handyman on accident that day. 🤓 I do love them both!
Small critique, don't use cheap, people don't like the idea of cheap because cheap is thought of poor quality. Instead say "affordable" everyone loves affordable stuff and it doesn't have the negative connotation.
True!
@@grimgranite but I love your videos especially your shorts, I haven't seen anyone make knife skits like yours that were actually funny or relatable like yours.
@@djthechef8975 Much appreciated, man! I appreciate you being here!