Bushcraft Essentials | Choosing a Bushcraft Knife
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2020
- Hey everyone, in this video I go through all the knives that I own for bushcraft tasks, I recommend and go through the pros & cons of each knife.
I know a few people were asking which knives they should purchase so here is some that I own that may tickle your fancy. These have all been used by me over the years and they have been great! There is also many amazing knives out on the market that I haven’t mentioned.
I hope you find this video useful, the links for each knife are displayed below.
Take care x
BE WILD.BE FREE.
Casstrom forest knife - bit.ly/32pYEWA
TBS Ahma Puukko - bit.ly/3bRTqpI
TBS Boar - bit.ly/2FsdP90
Survival Lillys knife ( APO 1) - www.survivallilly.at/?ref=1190
@Survival Lilly
Mora Companion - bit.ly/33tMziO
Apo1 review - • NEW Survival Bushcraft...
Mora Eldris review - • Mora Eldris Bushcraft ...
TBS Boar - • TBS Boar Bushcraft Knife
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Bushcraft is the practice of self reliance within the wilderness. I like the belt loops that hold the knife horizontal instead of vertical
Great representation of the LEFT HAND PATH. We select knives with far greater scrutiny, and adapt to all knives with far greater flexibility. New sub from Texas!
The Casström has my vote !
Well done Becky! Great information, and very well presented. Brilliant.
The tarnish on your old #1 knife is patina and adds a protection layer. It is fine and you can force patina it more to add that protecting layer if you chose to.
I love Tops knives, they are built to last with a lifetime warranty and very functional. A bit expensive in the UK but the quality is second to none. Keep up the good work Becky.
... that lil' grometed hole at the end of the handle is for a "Hello, I'm here" leash. I use some "bright" colored paracord ... it is amazing how if you lay it down on the ground, then it just blends in ...
Just about everything I own has piece of bright yellow 550 cord. Lol I have "glow in the dark" 550 cord on my flashlights. 🔦
Great video! Thanks for the hard work.
I must correct one point. Nearly any sharp edge will shew sparks from a ferro (ferrocerium) rod. Stainless steel will work just fine, as long as the spine is 90 degrees.
If you wish to get sparks from actual flint, chert, quarts, agate, or flint, then you will need a carbon steel with a low chromium content.
Otherwise, keep up the good work. I appreciate your views on this subject.
Wrong. It has nothing to do with the angle. Almost all knives have 90 deg spines. A sharp corner radius is what throws sparks.
Outstanding video Becky,, shows the you have put knives to use ,developed your own preferences and bring the uses of different designs as each have their areas of strengths .... well done..
..... Stay Safe and God Bless .....
Thank you for sharing this info!
Good morning! Thank you very much for the explanation! Have a wonderful day! Blessings!
Fantastic reviews you covered every detail! 🤘Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and great vid
very sweet to hear , thank you for your generous knowledge sharing
Nice to see another fellow female bush crafter, and love seeing other people's knife collections.
I have had my knives for a fair few years over a decade old and use and abuse them daily I always give the blades a quick wipe down with Napier VP90 gun oil as it has a rust inhibitor in it and we always have a big can of the stuff on hand and use the VCI chips for our tool boxes and tackle boxes etc. The old saying that prevention is better than a cure is true here lol
Most of my Bushcraft & Camping/Outdoor knives are carbon with a forced patina to help prevent rust issues. I do have a few Mora's (incl. the BcB), but one of my favorite is the Spyderco Bushcraft-UK. Thanks for the video Sweetie!
Love my Casstrom no 10, best handle of them all!
Great information as always!
I did the same to my original TBS Boar which was also my first knife, but all was not lost. I rubbed it down with stroping compound and a cloth and within an hour it looked much better. In any case, like all tools, they develop an 'patina' which in itself gives each tool a unique look. I also dropped a vintage Mora in the woods. My dad found it a year later. This one took a lot more work! still works though. A sharp blade is a sharp blade.
The Casstrom No 10 is a fantastic, elegant knife. It suits you!
I’ve been eying that up for a while, along with the “Lars what’s his name” collaboration one made by Casstrom. It’s slightly longer than the no. 10 I think.
Nice review. All nice knives (except the Lilly knife, not an optimal steel for batoning). No matter what knife I carry on my hip, for food prep I always carry a Mora 2000 (or a Kansbol) in my pack. Excellent stainless slicer! In fact I also use the 2000 in my kitchen at home (I have several, they are so cheap). Btw the 2000 is ambidextrous.
The knife I use in the field is the Bark River gunny scandi. It is a outstanding bushcrafter knife and performs flawlessly at the tasks I need to do. It is in CPM 3V steel which is a little harder to sharpen in the field but worth the effort
I have owned so many knives in my life, and have quite a collection now, but the Gunny scandi is propably my favorite general bushcraft knife. Cheerd from Finland.
Leather sheaths have CLASS!
Great presentation! Thank you. The puukko has no guard which is great for wood work. Apo weigh as a 9” leuku and small bushcraft knife together, but the Apo is bulletproof so it is matter of priorities. The last one is a nice skinner /food prepper. Awesome vid
Thanks for your calm and courteous , informative presentation!
Damn at 70+ I've been doing it all wrong. As a deer/pig/rabbit hunter I've used up a few knives in my time down here in Nz...but only because I lost/misplaced them. So we grab some carbon steel...and make a new knife. Job done. At the moment I have a knife made from old hand sheep shears in carbon steel, with a deer antler handle and in a sheath from saddle leather. Its 40 yrs old. Just 2 new blades and 3 new handles. And because we always using our knives skinning animals and processing them..the blade is never going to get a chance of going rusty. Carbon steel does hold its edge longer than stainless steel. That's correct. Great review Becky.
I tried to buy a pocket folding knife over on Isle of Lewis 2 years ago. I think the young pup behind the counter thought i was suspicious looking guy. Of course I don't really know what he thought. I have a beard. Gave up in the end. Check out our own Wilderness girl Miriam Lancewoods new book. "Wild at Heart." Just released. Amazon may have it. Love your channel. Take care and stay safe Becky. ATB.
Thank you for your comment, i need to look at this book! I loved her first book :) take care
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Great Knives for Bushcraft!! Hugs from Brazil!
Thank you for all the knives specs and comparisons. It helped me choose my first bushcraft knife! “Special Edition TBS Boar Bushcraft Knife” that I just bought through your link. Keep the videos coming, I’m learning lots from them :)
absolutely beautiful knifes! These are exactly the style I am looking for. Thank you.
Excellent video. In depth review of each knife shows lots of experience. Great sequence features that covers a lot of ground.
A good super sharp knife is important. Thank you Becky for sharing your thoughts.
The Casstrom forest knife looks nice, might invest in one of those.
I have a casstrom no 10 good knife
I currently have the Condor Terrasaur and the Ontario Knife Company's RAT-7. Great knives for the money! Love the TOPS B.O.B bushcraft knife. Excellent quality. Like the Condor Bushlore for price and utility and the Joker Nomad is top notch craftsmanship. Ka-bar knives like BK7 and BK9 are beasts!!!
Nice one Becky. Been looking at getting a knife. Loads of great advice and things to think about. Will check out the links.
I just discovered your channel, I’m living in Scotland 🏴 but I’m from Norwich originally. I’m gonna subscribe to support my fellow English sister 😉☺️
Just found your page a couple of weeks ago. Love it. Great videos, nice trips. Keep up the great work.
Greetings from a fellow lefty! :-) I love your videos. Can't wait for the spring to come. This year more than ever.
Almost cried with you when you were retiring your first love... tears... Awesome.
Brilliant video, well done and very informative. And you get an extra plus for mentioning Lars Fält. He was in change for my survival training when I was in the Swedish Para Rangers. :) looking forward to watch more of your videos.
Great to hear stories of people passing down there gear Nice one John. I have my Grandfathers Nor mark Fillet knife of Fiskars Finland .
Ran across your channel by accident and I’m glad I did. Great reviews. Very knowledgeable! And pretty easy to look at.
The Casstrom #10 is an excellent knife including the sheath. Very beautiful as well as capable.
Like nails on a chalkboard!
Great review!
I settled down with a coffee, pinned back my ‘Ray Mears’ and learned quite a bit - ahead of my next knife purchase. Good show lady!
Great video! My go-to is the M.O.D British army survival knife from J.Adams. Love it.
Cool and helpful Video - thank you!
Right then! I really like the Mora companion. My favorite is the Casstrom 10, which I own. Black makarta handle. Black leather sheath. Did the research on it for a year before my purchase. The 14C28N stainless steel is a new amalgam they develoved so it would not chip against bone, will cut through tin cans easily and still hold the edge nicely. Easy to sharpen when needed, and cuts through tomatoes like butter. I like the flat grind alot. Love it for cooking and wood needs, feathering and what not, around the camp. Handle is sooo comfortable and fits perfectly in either hand. As yours is the carbon, probably a thicker spine. Love the birch handle. And the fire steel, which did not come with mine. Thank you. Much enjoyed.
14C28N is not new
Great collection. The best 2 I used is mora survival/bushcraft that has the sharper and ferro rod for hiking.
But for survival/bushcraft I like ontario rat 5 both are under $100.
Looking forward to this series. I'm a silky saw fan as well crkt tomahawk.
Good knife discussion on your knives. Thanks and take care.
Excellent video love your choice of knives
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and views and your simplisty. I enjoy your time and effort. Keep up your good work and be safe.
⭐️⭐️⭐️for this very good review. Keep it up.
I love the sound of your voice. It's very relaxing to me in an ASMR kinda way.
haha brilliant
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Weirdly I find her accent strange I cannot place it however it does not stop the video and her presentation being really good.
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Yes it's true. Just a pleasant kind of voice. Not arrogant or loud.
Very educational. Loads of helpful detail. Thank you!
Outstanding Comparisions! #10 Casstrom I own...love it! Thanks for your time and well done!
Thank you for this review, interesting, nice backround and it's pleasant to hear a woman's feeling instead of the usual big bears.👍
Love your vids!!!
Always so much charm !
Another great video 👍 well done 👍
All good choices...👍🏻
Loved it!! Great content, and an impressive knife collection. Thank you from Australia 🍺
I'm a lefty as well and certainly know we live in a right handed world,big fan of carbon steel myself and love a bit of curly birch.
Love ur knives i myself love using GSO Survive Knives i own the GSO 6 - 4.5 - 10 they just take time to receive them i also love using TOPS Knives the Brakimo and the Silent Hero when i go metal detecting out in the woods here in Texas
I saw the Casström nr 10 on another of your videos and the bought it, the same as you have 😊 it is a great, great knife, i love it!
That Boar is in fine shape and will easily last 4 generations or more starting from now. I'd be proud carrying that.
Comfortability! You make me smile. The blades show that they been used, not neglected.
Those are some nice looking knives you got there but my main knife that I use and carry everywhere is my multi-tool I have other knives for bushcrafting but my multi-tool is always with me and it can do just about anything
Hi Becky,loving the videos,my favourite tbs knife is the Timberwolf...awesome 👍x
For backpacking, it’s really hard to beat the Mora Companion!! Overall lightweight and great general use. 😎
Wow this is lovely collection my friend
The higher message here is.. Don't p*ss this lovely woman off! A very informative video on your good selection of blades. Survival Lily is great and her blade looks proper. Thank you.
Hello from California. Thank you for uploading and sharing your thoughts. Keep pumping out more vids. Very interesting.
I too am lefthand and I think it great when you get a choice of left or right handed sheath! Too many knife companies just don't offer a choice which is to bad because I know that when I had to make a choice on different knives I usually purchased the one with a left handed sheath! ATB Sam Adler
If you can't have a factory sheath for left handed, you can always make them. There are lots of tutorials in UA-cam about how to make a knife sheath. I guarantee the process is fun
Very interesting the features of each knive where i was able to learn through your experience the activities for which each one is the best. The information of the accesories, the shape of both the blade as well as the handle, manufacturing material, maintenance during the use, cautions and correct use during operation and transport.
Thank you very much for the video
Saludos desde Chile
Thank you Manuel :)
I purchased a Beretta Loveless with Quince handle and a leather sheath more than 15 years ago.....and have never looked back. Great video!
great selection that covers the bases. i love the mora 511 for everyday camp chores
Fantastic knives, all are good choices 😊👍👍👏 nicely done!
You certainly know your knives Becks ! Very informative. Take care till next time
I personally run with a bigger fixed blade (Esee 4), scout knife (an old Boker USA carbon model) and a large Stockman (old buck carbon steel stockman). These blades supplemented with a pack axe and folding saw allows me to do anything I will ever need including building a cabin if I want too... not easily but possible.
I really love your channel, everything is perfect, it is a kind of meditative to listen to your. You have a very balanced spiritual energy. Thank you from Sweden
All seem very well made Bush Grade knives. Well done Becky. Here in America "Gerber" and "Scherade" brands most popular. I'm thankful for videos like yours being our European cousins. Gives me a chance to learn makes and models from other side of The pond. I believe you have me sold on the TBS. Just been pricing on ebay. I have been using a U.S.M.C. KA-BAR. For years. Mainly as tribute to my grandfather who was a U.S. Marine in WW2. I like the durability, multi-Purpose, and fine leather grip. I am definitely going to try the TBS. I like the multi sheath for belt wear and the style. Thank you Becky as always. Happy Holidays
Great stuff friend 👏 👍
Everyone born right handed, only the greatest overcome it
Excellent presentation
Casstrom makes great knives. I personally adore and use the sfk no. 10 primarily and is truly a fantastic knife. Next to my ahti puukko I don't use much else.
This has been the most wonderful 33:03 minutes I e spent watching a video in a long time. Equally as enjoyable as it is informative. The Survival Lilly plug was just adorable. I may make that purchase based entirely on this presentation alone. I've been looking for a solid beast of a knife. Looks like Lilly may have fit the bill. However, I had been leaning towards buying an ESEE-6.
I'm surprised you didn't have one. You might want to add one to your collection.
Loved the video. Subbed! ✌🏻
Thanks for the video . The tbs i think for me.
I have a small Buck 284 lock knife for small preparation stuff and a BK-2 for my all purpose heavy duty.
Nice set of blades there and equally good thoughts on them. Interesting you have both the Casström and the Boar. I had me the No 10. But sold it off. Although I loved it, it didn't quite sit in my hand as good as the custom Lauri puukko that I made. I have seen other reviews where people seem to go for one or the other. So I mostly re-handle everything now. Even my BK2. I agree with you on the sheaths. I mean kydex and all sorts of durable plastic may have their advantages. But I like my combination to be metal, wood, bone/antler and leather. So while I do my own custom kits, I am getting rid of all the stock sheaths of the complete blades that I bought. Let me also add that am very inspired to see more and more bushcraft videos from women, in what has been until recently pretty much a bloke's world. My nephew and niece both go to scout camps and we have actively talked about non-gendered activities in our lad's nursery. So thank you for putting this stuff up. Be safe and enjoy the woods.
Hi nice collection,you should falce patina your carbon blades,easy to do,tom sauce,lemon and vinegar,mix and cover blade wrap in kitchen towl leave for a while,half hour can do more,less....viola,blade protected nice pattern and i then after oiled blade aswell,hemp oil seems to work very well.
You can get kydex sheath for mora which could aid the left hand.....
Keep up good work.....
Nice seeing you showing your knives. And I say if you are staring of and want a knife but don't want to spend all your money then you can never go wrong whit a Mora knife they are sharpe, cheap, durable and easy to re sharpen 😉 🔪🔥
Awesome review of your bushcraft knives... thank you for sharing!! New subscriber 🤘
Nice selection
Glad I found this video, been contemplating on the TBS Alma Pukko. I currently use a Casstrom Lars, a Lofty Wiseman and a Mora Bushcrafter. TBS blades are normally on the thicker side, I do like the fact that they have plenty of metal and grind options. The folding Pukko is is looking like a strong contender for the role I want it to fill. I need to find someone that owns one already so I can get hands on and have a closer look before I buy one myself. It will be replacing the Mora eventually.
Tbs boar. Worst knife I ever bought. I prefer one of my customs but I'd take a mora over tbs any day
The Joker Bushlord is identical to the Casstrom Lars Falt knife and a third of the price. Comes with sleipner steel and curly birch or wallnut handles. Very impressive.
Been wanting that Casstrom for some time. ..very nice.
Lovely vid on the various knives you use . Im a lefty also which is a bummer with most sheaths . You have a very mellow air about you & its quite soothing to listen to your reviews. Cheers & keep em sharp!
Thank you!
Great video very informative keep up the good work
For the price, one can not complain against Mora companions... Thanks for sharing!
Great collection. Thank you for sharing your knafs. I'm looking for a knife to get myself for me Birthday 🎉🎈. I think it's going to be Lilly's APO1. All your knives are beautiful. I do prefer the Kydex sheath as a vegan & I don't have to worry about mildew or moisture.
hey Becky
Thanks for your really good videos 👍 I use casström no.10 and have been completely satisfied with it. it has been through a lot. thanks....
Kenneth
I have the Condor Primitive Camp Knife as my camping knife and a Cold Steel Large Voyager for carving/skinning tasks.