Choosing a Bushcraft Knife - Mora, Condor, Esee, Gerber, Skookum, BHK, BCNW, Victorinox, Leatherman
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- Опубліковано 1 кві 2013
- Cody Coyote from Skookum Bushcraft talks about choosing a good Bushcraft Knife, the difference between a Bushcraft knife and a Survival Knife, and what the hell is Bushcraft anyway!?!
BTW: Don't mind the dirty house at the time, was laid up with an injury. :) - Спорт
Good review! I like that you discuss knives from different price ranges. Also like your definition of bushcraft, bcs for me it is also about having fun in the woods. Cheers
Very sound advice and excellent philosophy of bushcraft knives! Great video, thanks for sharing.
Nice Video! :)
I carry an Esee 6P, an Izula II and a Gränsfors small forest axe.
Not cheap, not very expensive, but absolutely reliable!
Size, weight and shape are a matter of personal preference, reliability is not!
The Esee 6 as well as the Izula II are very easy to sharpen to a razor edge , even in the field. They are both great for woodworking and also sufficient for animal dressing.
For those of you who do more carving, than serious bushcraft like building shelter, an Esee 3 or 4 would be a better choice, since the Esee 6 is quite big and more on the heavy side. I use the Izula II for carving and small tasks.
Just stay away from serrated edges and the sharpened clip point.
All the best!
Bonus score! Chances upon your channel... discovery made. I like your attitude, style, knowledge, presentation, and I just happen to agree with your conclusions. Well done. You’ve earned my subscription and I look forward to checking out your other offerings.
Thank you and be well.
MG
Good video, and i couldn't agree more with your philosophy and closing comments. Good Luck and Stay Sharp!
wow! great video man, opened my eyes and changed some opinions i had on bushcraft knives. thanks!!
Excellent review of knife options. Learnt a lot. Many thanks.
Nice worthwhile comparisons...thanks!
Good video. Nice collection of bushcraft knives. You definitely know your knives,good advice.
Great Vid , i love your reviews.
I hear your dogs barking in the background, remember to feed the good wholesome foods just in case one day you have to harvest them.
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Thanks for sharing your take on Bushcraft knives. I appreciate hearing what your experience has taught you.
I just picked up a Condor Bushlore and am happy with it. I tend to beat stuff up (including myself) in the name of getting the job done so I didn't want to spend a lot.
Thank you for the information provided in this video. Added a couple more knives to my wish list. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the info! I'm into Mora, but branching out for condor now! Working my way up as opportunity permits! Looking to process a bone as well as stone knife this Summer with primitive skills techniques, cheers!
Great Video, really clarified things up.
Thank You, you gave me some great info and I appreciate it.
Very informative, thanks for the upload. I'm going into the Blue Mountains (west of Sydney, Aust) into some uncharted territory, only for 3 days. I have a great axe but need a good knife because my former one is just too splintered. Was thinking of a cold steel bushman. Anyway, thanks again mate.
I've been looking at a few clip's comparing hiking/camping knives and it is truly amazing how often the Mora turn's up.
Great video Cody I have several Mora's plus I got a schrade 9 for heavy stuff I hope to get a really good knife when I can afford it!
I appreciate the more unbiased review felt it was your true thought on the knives not shoved down your throat to be said
very good sensible advice and nice selection of blades thanjs have subbed
Thankyou for the very insightful and informative video. A very good introduction to the subject.
Nice discussion. Very informative. Grate job man!
Hey Cody, Thanks for this vid, I used it when researching and ultimately buying my BCNW-01.
You have inspired my to do my own comparison (if I can bear hearing my own voice and grow a pair big enough to get it online!) but mine are different blades to yours so I hope others can find it helpful like I did!
FYI mine are a Kellam Wolverine, Temagami, R.Evans Bushtool, BCNW, Fallkniven A1, couple of neckers and an Izula 2…….I think!
leave the folders and multitools out of it for now.
Thanks again, I enjoy your films
Marc
Great thoughts! Keep up the great work!
Couch crafting. I like it. I learned so much very close to my house. Good video cody
Nice review, just the info I was looking for, thanks for sharing ;)-
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject.
looks like bushcraft can be practiced in your room too
Great video! I have the BHK Bushcrafter, easily my favorite knife and a variety of Mora Knives too. My go to survival blade is the KaBar, Becker BK-2 Campanion or my Fallkniven F1. The Izula rides in my Maxpedition VersiPack which I carry everyday. It is a great little fixed blade.
I really like your video everyone's opinions are different it's what works for them keep up the good work
Nice collection man. You had some good insights.
Beautiful selection of knives brother! enjoyed the watch.
I like your honesty. Gracias for your info lad
I purchased a Slookum Bush Tool in 2009 with 01 steel and two holes, no ole in blade for chopping. I love everything about the knife. Worht every penny. Wow! You figured a simple way to sete it up for belt carry! I'm on it as doon as I obtain some real paracord. Been using a Prusek Loop with white cord. Works quite well but a pain to get the sheath off the belt with the tight loop.
Looking for a smaller/shorter carbon blade for everyday carry. I'm a woodcarver/green woodworker. hunter/hiker among other things so I'm cosidering obtaining a Roselli Carpenter UHC steel blade that about 3.5" long. Of course, the downside in makng my own knife is figuring out a sheath for carry! I have the UNH Roseli Bearclaw with a sheath but the sheath is too danged soft so the blade works loose even after making adjustments.
Been using knves most of my life, old carbon Schrade etc folders from the early 70's. I like well made knives, you sure figured out the good from the bad. Keep up the good work.
Have you received the 01 SBT?
Informative video dude, you've got quite a collection! Thanks for posting it.
Can't wait for my skookum bush tool but for now I'll stick with the lt. Wright bushcrafter great video man
Very informative and useful.
Thank you!
I totally agree on your favorite knife, your Skookum, I have one also, in 3V, super knife, I think 3V, is much better than the 0-1, but that's my opinion, as far as the Blind Horse Buscrafter, it is a great knife, Blind Horse split up, now the Buscrafter is being made in A-2, still at a very reasonable price, I have the older 0-1, but most of my knives have thinner handles, and I had mine made thinner, and polished, it slips out of the sheath easier, since the handle is thinner, but for me, it fits great, and I have medium large hands, but it still feels great, I think I might get the A-2 Bushcrafter too, nice to see you again.
Cheers man. great review.
"pummel glass breaker....whatever.." I love it!!!! I feel the same. :)
Say Heah again, It took quite sometime for me to select my Summer into Fall system of cutters, I decided on my Rodent 5 which I had it leaned down, Thinned down but very little, It's a 5 1/2" knife that I can use as a smaller knife because how the choil was designed on it the ergonomics is excellent and now it's even a little lighter but very string, I teamed it with my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet which I use it as a large knife and even though my Wicked Tough Saw is my Fav. I went with a Bacho Laplander because it's lighter and more compact and with a Haversack it's all I need, I luv to scout out new area's, For my long knife I use my Rodent Rucki, This right now after alot of researching and practicing with other tools is my Fav. go to. And yes I have a Skookum Bush Tool, But the Rodent 5 is one heck of a Knife, Infact similar to the 5160 but with more carbon and tempered by Busse Technology awesomeness.
Nicely done & well explained (found whilst looking up the BCNW which I will be ordering!)
Your experience shines through........... far more informative than seeing some dude beating the spine with a log!
Good work sir!
I have ordered a mora to get me started! Good video!
This is the first video of Coyote's I've seen- I like it. Thought a very good, quick overview of some knife choices considering some real world concerns. By that last I largely mean money. Tell you though you have to wonder about some posted comments- particularly ones telling the guy to clean up his place! WTF? And these are men posting those comments- yikes!
Like most of you I have a slight tendency to hoard knives but what I've concluded as they keep piling up is that at the end of the day, they're just pieces of steal.
We give way too much credit to the sales arguments and grossly overestimate what more money will give you. You could really just get a 20€ class knife and have a great all round for woodwork, hunting, skinning or whatever.
Oh, and my personal favorite is a 7.5cm Helle blade on a shaft I've made myself from moose antler.
I totally agree, he seems to spend more money on blades then a cleaning maid that's for sure. Like it's magic steel the use, that justifies the cost of it, no offense i love blades i do. But i love them, because in this day and era it does not need to cost, an arm and a leg. To get a pretty decent blade for all purpose use.
Michel Linschoten exactly what I thought
Thumbs up. I like what you value in a blade and your reasoning behind it.
Random thought: Bulletproof survival knife with a razor edge? Go to an antique store, get yourself an old two man crosscut tree saw. Expect to pay $20 to $50. If you can find one that tapers towards the spine, even better, they're the best of the best and the steel is amazing. Super hard, can hold an edge like a straight razor, but not as fragile as you may think- after all the saw itself was made to endure decades of abuse. It will be about 1/8" thick. Think about what you want. Cut out some cardboard blanks to get a feel for your knife. Cut your pattern out of the sawblade, keep it cool to keep the temper. Get it sharp and with a couple of brass pins, handle scales and some epoxy, you got yourself a knife you can be proud of. Hell with a whole 6 foot sawblade you and everyone you know will have knives to be proud of.
You can also find the occasional circular mill blade, the big bastards that are 30+ inches across. They also have good steel, doesn't hold the edge as well, but at 1/4" thick it's your best bet for a big chopper.
Sincerely, a Kentucky Blacksmith
I enjoyed your video. Learned some valuable information about different bushcraft knives. I've spent most of my life outdoors, mostly for hunting purposes. I like the way you don't care what it costs, like I am with my firearms, I own the best out there, optics too.. I own a couple dozen knives, you mentioned two of them. Thanks for the info.
Hey man, decent video (aside from the "I'm not sure"s and "don't really know"s) definitely dig your taste in bushcraft tools. Good, honest opinions. Looking forward to more videos.
Good luck with your foot!
Nice review, thanks
Great reviews, full of info. Please for future video's (not looked at your others yet) but a higher resolution camera would be great.
"I just wanna hold it cuz it feels good" haa awesome. good vid bro.
The Mora is famous, not infamous.
Sparks off of quartzite stones, and ease of field maintenance. Sharpens easily, holds a edge well, easy to just strop after use and bring back edge. I have a few stainless that I love as well.
I agree 110% about the Blind Horse Knives Bushcrafter. I know those guys (Scooter, in the custom shop is a friend of mine) and they make absolutely phenomenal knives for the money. In fact, the BHK Bushcrafter is the knife that inspired me to start making my own knives. I can't recommend their stuff highly enough. You will not be disappointed with anything they carry.
Great video thanks man
Subbed.
No BS no frills info. I like it that way. Im not into knives anymore since I finally found my personal holy grail of outdoor knives.
But you are right, Condor is a very good place to start for the folks who wont spend too much on a single knife. Either de bushlore, the bushcraft basics, the sapiens are excellent blades for the price. Their bigger Hudson Bay is something too and price-value is simply unbeatable.
I wanted to ask you, host : Hatchets ? I would be happy to see a video.
Good video. You could say I'm an ESEE fan boy. Based out of Georgia they are, I believe. Jeff & Mike are great people and Shon Rowen does something magical with the heat treat on their 1095 steel.
The ESEE-5 is a TANK that would be great to have if you needed to cut your way out of a chopper or something, hehe. If you get the chance to handle the ESEE-6, do it. I think you'll really like it. Even as a longer knife, it handles very well. Also, the ESEE-3 is a very nice, lighter option that at 1/8" steel is a sweet slicer that can also take a beating.
Last but not least, their Laserstrike is a great middle of the road sized knife for around $110 (I think).
Wow..Love that bushtool
The BCNW O-1 has been replaced by their Celilo style knife. Similar design said to use their experiences to improve on the old knife. I think it may even be a little larger but I'm not sure.
I like my Condor Bushlore. I have two. The first was a first run. It was in pitiful shape. Very bad. I decided to keep it and see if i could turn it into something i really wanted and that was a thick spear shaped blade, not too long but tough enough to be driven deeply into whatever with little chance of breaking. I bought the second after using a friends and liking the knife. They're good.
I have a few knives and just got the esee 4 and been second guessing if I shoulda got the 5. Thanks for the vid I think I made the right choice
Good stuff Brother!
Thank you for sharing.
Very honest, chilled review, cheers. No Fallkniven F1 though? Liked & Subbed.
Heah Cody, I always wanted a Leuku ever since I seen SaraDreaming review a gift she got then Tactical received a Leuku as a gift and did a video on it, even though I always wanted a Leuku because the Saame People not only live by that knife, but it is their one tool carry kniv, so I started to research the Leuku I almost bought it from a seller over sea, but with the price of two kniv's and the money transfer I found a local man from Ragweed Forge that carries alot of the Nordic type Kniv's, and I was able to buy three kniv's all are Stromeng the KS 9, KS 5 and the Puukko STAK, Jim also use to forge knives that's where the name came from, Jim is a very knowledgeable guy to talk to about knives, so I finally got my Leuku and then sone, I think you would enjoy talking to him and check out what he has check him out, before that the only Puukku I had was the C old Steel SISU and a vintage Frost Mora Companion is is still scary sharp, but I still luv my Skookum Bush Tool and my John Bradley World's Finest Camp Knife and a few others like my Benchmade Bushcrafter #162 anyhow I got a few more but none that are real Traditional Kniv's, check him out.
enjoyed your video!
all healed up and back at it, thanks! I generally have too many with me. I can never decide which one I want to take, so throw a few in the pack and two or three on me. If you aren't concerned about that weight then it can't hurt to have too many. :)
After several outings and much use, I can assure you that I will not be buying another condor. Having a full tang means nothing if the steel isn't properly heat treated and ground. I own Mora knives, Condor, Kellam, many others, and I have no issues carving with and thrashing all buy my bushlore. I really don't know how they have such a high rating on Amazon or anywhere else. Just in very simple tasks, the edge will roll and chip. I'm not talking about batoning through wet oak, I'm taking carving pine and ash, it will be unusable after 2 minutes. It's not just mine, nobody I have personally met has liked condor for the exact same reasons. If you want a cheap knife, get a Mora. Want a nice knife but don't want to spend $200, get a kellam, enzo, buck, ontario, hell, anything but condor.
Thanx for the very interesting vid! How did the Esee bite into wood before you convexed it? Just received an Esee laser strike and it is very bad in biting into wood with the factory edge
Great video
@Curtis5511 I believe that it's because they can be used to spark with flint and stuff where as the stainless steal doesn't? But the carbon steal will rust if you don't look after it! I could be wrong, I'm quite new to bushcraft etc...
at first i thought he was the vonage guy lol great video
Thanks Rob.
many good and nice blade exist and sometimes hard to find your best for bushcraft, since many met your expectations . . .
Great bid bro. I personally love moras. Hate the sheath though.
Say Heah Cody, there's a new kid in the block for me, a while back since I always wanted a Busse Battle Mistress, Busse sent me a e-mail that they were making the Anneversary Straight Handle Battle Mistress LE so I got it, their knives sell out pretty fast and I was worried that I would miss the boat, with that large knife I wanted to pair it off with a smaller knife, but no such luck but then I got another e-mail that they had a Sarge 7, I got that one too, but still wanted a smaller blade, one of my favorite Busse - kin knife is the Swamp Rat Ratmandu. I said if only they made that in a INFI Steel, but at that time no luvk, then they came out with the Anneversary Mean Street LE so I got that one too, then I get another e-mail this time for a Son of Badger, and I got that one, always hoping for a 5"-6" blade in INFI, at last year show Busse made a few INFI Ratmandu's it was a drawing on BladForum, well anyhow I finally got my dream come true, I got one, but, that S.O.B. turned out to be one of my all time favorite bushcraft knives, it's thicknrss, the lenght everything about it fit like a glove, I have three Bravo 1's and seriously I like that S.O.B. The best, thought I would share this with you, it's a great knife I thought you might be interested in.
yes! you and i speak the same language on your philosophy could not agree more!
very nice man!
I've got two Condor Bush Lores. The first generation with the 3/16" thick blade and the second generation with the 1/8" thick blade. I also own 4 Moras. I've put those 5 knives through hell and they are still going strong. I have a Falkniven F1 but I don't reach for it often. I like the Moras and Condors much better.
Nice video. Liked seeing all the knives. I have a Mora I made a handle for works great. Just don't ask it to perform out of its realm and you would be fine. If you do then be aware and you would still be fine. nothing like a full tang though.
I think the Gerber BG knife is at least as good as the Mora. I know it's fashionable to disdain it but I suggest giving it a go. I'm not sorry I bought mine. Initially, they had problems with the handle durability but that's a thing of the past. I pounded a 10 penny nail with mine and it held up fine. One of the nice features is that sheath turns into a sharpening platform. Frankly, I like the whole thing, even the knife.
Good video but remember bushcraft and survival are two different knives for survival
I'll take a larger knife for processing firewood and chopping for crafting yes the blind horse bushcrafter is hard to beat I also love the hell out of my mora knives I think you should just see how tough that bear grills knife is you might be surprised how tough it is even though its big and klunky it might make a good review
My first bushcraft knife was a Condor Bushlore. I just got a TOPS BOB Fieldcraft knife and I think that it is awesome.
Great video with lots of great information. I subbed your channel and hope to see more from you soon. :D
I think they probably fixed the QC issues on the Condors..My Bushlore came razor sharp..Outstanding purchase for around 35 bucks..
Good selection of knives to talk about. You covered a lot of price points well. Perhaps someday when I am a "Bushmaster" I will spend the big $$$ for a real buscraft knife. For now I am gonna have to stick with my budget friendly Bear Gryll's- Mora combo. I also carry a Victorinox Hiker. It has that wood saw you mentioned and is still pocket friendly. I've used my BG knife a lot now and I really don't see that knife breaking or bending in any hard use field application. It may not hold an edge like those O1 tool steel knives but it is much tougher than you believe it to be.
I do too! :) enjoy it!
Great review of the various knives...and I totally agree with your view points on the Teddy Bear Grylls knife....lol
Bear who ??
yup teddy bear is dumb and fake les stroud now were talking
wildairsoft1 Les Stroud is better, but his knife he put his name on sucks.
Bear Grylls would out perform and out craft any of you any day.
real life survival is totally different than his stupid show. you know that message to not try this at home at the beginning of his show? its there because when people are in a real life situation and it doesn't work they cant sue them
Thanks Chad!
Condor re the best quality for money, and the best blades overall, probably because their company is in el salvador, so they've got testing space on their doorstep
What do you think about a Fallkniven F1 ??? I love this knive
What about the Habilis SRT? I was hoping to see that knife in the bunch. Right in the price range of some of the knives shown.
Thanks, I was wondering.
Great video, new sub. BTW, the first Condor knife you said was sent to you by mistake is called the Condor Bushcraft Basic, it's a knock off of a backwoods Finnish knife.
i really like my condor but i had to put alot of time into it to make it mine but for 30dollars and 2 or 3 days worth the work it turned out great.
know im trying to choose between a hatchet or a tomahawk what are your thoughts
that skookum is near perfect. got to get one. you should look up puukkopekka. master blades smith, so waiting is long there too..
the bear grylls isnt for bushcraft anyway.but ive used one for a while as a heavy blade in the woods.the fine edge model is way better than that serrated one.i see what your saying bout it, but it shouldnt be on the list when looking at bush blades.when using a knife the PROPER way, the BG will work
I'll give you this brother, you know your knives.
Nice job
I am really considering that condor over a mora now. They are so highly recommended but that condor has really caught me eye... I was actually planning on buying a heavy duty carbon mora, and a SS companion for more like food and i live in utah, it snows a LOT so the SS sounds nice