I always preferred a "Scout" style pocket knife. ( Blade, Bottle Opener/Screwdriver, Awl, Can Opener) I carried a 1968 U.S. Camillus Military pocket knife with those exact same tools for over 23 years (and I still have it), until I wore the springs out in it. Then I switched to a Magnum by Boker camp knife with the same exact tools and carried that for over 3 1/2 years. But after watching Felix Immler's videos and seeing what he can do with a Victorinox pocket knife, I gave my Magnum by Boker to my brother, and now I carry a Victorinox Huntsman. I love it, never leave home without it.
A multitool like a Scout pattern, swiss army, or leatherman is certainly valuable and my preferred when camping. I usually only take a 2 blade on my day to day because I hate the feeling of bulky objects in my pocket. Cheers and thanks for sharing your perspective!
Great job on this post, Mr. Dyer. Really enjoyed your clear explanations and logical thoughts. A lot of posts are too black and white...."here's how it has to be" types.
Great video shawn. Still so happy with the hatchet. I own some lovely butchers style knives and a beautiful nessmuk but really long to have a one like that. ATB
I am so glad for that! A Canadian from Prairie Forge and Axe on FB made this for me. He is a master bladesmith, tell him I sent you if you contact him. :)
Great channel and enjoyed the video. I find the early 1900’s fascinating because of the contrast in technology, such as seeing photos of a horse & buggy alongside an automobile or aircraft. Your videos inspire more questions. In this day and age of tactical Bug-Out bags/Get-Home bags, a video with your thoughts on assembling a 1930’s(?) era Grab & Go Bag or 72 hour survival type bag would be very interesting. The type of bag that might be kept in a vehicle or small aircraft of someone who works in remote areas and might get stranded for a few days (e.g: early civilian pilot/forest ranger). Prepared food choices, canteens, bags, flashlights & batteries, firearms & caliber? Nessmuk vs Kephart ideology. It’s my understanding that Lindbergh carried a .22 rifle and extra food on his famous flight. You certainly don’t need my ideas for your videos, but it’s a topic that with your knowledge, others might appreciate also. Thank you.
Nice break down of the two systems. I would encourage people to read the other contemperaries of the two writers. Really everyone needs to find what suits them best. I have found that the flurry over knives that others used can get you caught up purchasing what you don't need or like. I have a Nessmuck, but I like the Marbles Woodcraft even more. I do like the Kephart, but many of the trout knives to me are to thick in the blade. To bad the Canadian belt knife wasn't older because if it has a blade no thicker than 1/4 " it is as good as well. For a pocket knife I use either a trapper or a stockman most of the time. Really everyone truly needs to find what they like.
There are so many other writers who have great info out there. Some Canadian writers especially have interesting takes since there was still a frontier and "wild west" they were taming in the early 20th century.
A scotch eye auger ot two is really a next level tool to have in your kit. I also like to have a folding saw around with a foot long blade.
@@General_ONeill scotch eye auger is used to make holes. It helps with putting things together.
I need to get me a scotch eye auger. The things I could do with that!
I always preferred a "Scout" style pocket knife. ( Blade, Bottle Opener/Screwdriver, Awl, Can Opener) I carried a 1968 U.S. Camillus Military pocket knife with those exact same tools for over 23 years (and I still have it), until I wore the springs out in it. Then I switched to a Magnum by Boker camp knife with the same exact tools and carried that for over 3 1/2 years.
But after watching Felix Immler's videos and seeing what he can do with a Victorinox pocket knife, I gave my Magnum by Boker to my brother, and now I carry a Victorinox Huntsman. I love it, never leave home without it.
A multitool like a Scout pattern, swiss army, or leatherman is certainly valuable and my preferred when camping. I usually only take a 2 blade on my day to day because I hate the feeling of bulky objects in my pocket. Cheers and thanks for sharing your perspective!
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Great job on this post, Mr. Dyer. Really enjoyed your clear explanations and logical thoughts. A lot of posts are too black and white...."here's how it has to be" types.
Thank you my friend!
Great video shawn. Still so happy with the hatchet. I own some lovely butchers style knives and a beautiful nessmuk but really long to have a one like that.
ATB
I am so glad for that! A Canadian from Prairie Forge and Axe on FB made this for me. He is a master bladesmith, tell him I sent you if you contact him. :)
@@honorableoutfitters ah cheers mate
Cool tools. Right tools for the job. Thanks for sharing this with us 👍👍🙏🙏⚓⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲
You're welcome, thank you for stopping by!
Great channel and enjoyed the video. I find the early 1900’s fascinating because of the contrast in technology, such as seeing photos of a horse & buggy alongside an automobile or aircraft. Your videos inspire more questions.
In this day and age of tactical Bug-Out bags/Get-Home bags, a video with your thoughts on assembling a 1930’s(?) era Grab & Go Bag or 72 hour survival type bag would be very interesting. The type of bag that might be kept in a vehicle or small aircraft of someone who works in remote areas and might get stranded for a few days (e.g: early civilian pilot/forest ranger). Prepared food choices, canteens, bags, flashlights & batteries, firearms & caliber? Nessmuk vs Kephart ideology. It’s my understanding that Lindbergh carried a .22 rifle and extra food on his famous flight. You certainly don’t need my ideas for your videos, but it’s a topic that with your knowledge, others might appreciate also. Thank you.
Thank you, me too!
Nice break down of the two systems. I would encourage people to read the other contemperaries of the two writers. Really everyone needs to find what suits them best. I have found that the flurry over knives that others used can get you caught up purchasing what you don't need or like. I have a Nessmuck, but I like the Marbles Woodcraft even more. I do like the Kephart, but many of the trout knives to me are to thick in the blade. To bad the Canadian belt knife wasn't older because if it has a blade no thicker than 1/4 " it is as good as well. For a pocket knife I use either a trapper or a stockman most of the time. Really everyone truly needs to find what they like.
There are so many other writers who have great info out there. Some Canadian writers especially have interesting takes since there was still a frontier and "wild west" they were taming in the early 20th century.