Because my Canadian dealer is out of stock, I have now opened up shipping to US and Canada again. You can purchase both knives at my website: www.survivallilly.at Shipping time from Europe to USA/Canada takes 6 to 8 weeks. Stock is limited and there will not be new shipments after the knife has sold out. This is because of price increases coming from the knife factory in Taiwan.
I noticed on your website it says the APO S and H are discontinued due to price increases with the factory. But then it also says sold out is this discontinuation permanent? Or are you going to bring this model back? I would really like to see it again.
Please read before commenting! For clarification: Small Opinel No4 I show in this video does not lock. Bigger Opinels do have a lock tough. I mention this at 6:15 min in this video. Please watch the whole video before commenting.
For 65 years I have used slip joint knives for many tasks in camping, hunting, and fishing. I have never cut myself. As with any tool one must think before using. But, for young or new users you do give some good advice on folding knife. Also, knives should be used for knife tasks (cutting & slicing).
Very true. It is actually locking blades that can give a false sense of safety. Not all locks will hold up to abuse and people tend to go harder on them. As a kid I injured myself in a similar way as Lilly, but it was a locking blade that failed on me. I would never have used a slip joint in that way.
Absolutely, I started using them under the supervision of my dad. I remember my uncle coming over from Canada, what was a suitable gift for an 8 year old boy, why a penknife with a picture of a mountie on the handle of course.
I agree with you, as a kid in the early 1970s I was properly taught by the boy scouts how to use a slip joint knife. All my life as long as I can remember I've carried some sort of Swiss Army Knife in my pocket.
@@toothless-tiger I still carry my Victorinox Pioneer X in my pocket when in town and my Victorinox Farmer X when in the countryside. Long live slipjoints!
I have been using a Spyderco as my EDC for near 10 years. I can’t think of a better blade to carry. Solid edge retention, comfortable in the hand, well built. 10/10 solid recommend.
Unfortunately, the exact same thing happened to me 3 years ago when I was just 11 years old. I was trying to make an cut in a pine tree to get resin for glue but my Victorinox huntsmen flipped back onto my finger. I have that exact same scar. I needed to keep my finger straight for a long time and even needs to wear a splint. I actually lost that knife. Now, I only used locking blade folders and my cold steel srk. Been watching since 2016. Awesome video!! 👍👍👍👍
Felix Immler did a video on how to safely baton with a folding knife, you're not going to baton larger stuff like you can with a fixed blade but his method makes sense. Now, to my question. Have you ever looked at the Puma White Hunter as a survival knife? I really like your videos I find them quite informative on a number of things so please keep them coming.
Terava 140, Mora Kansbol, Victorinox SAK, LEATHERMAN P4 Free, Fiskars X7 hatchet axe, pocket saw and large saw. These are economy tools and they are really really good.
Unfortunately in the UK it is illegal to carry a knife with a locking blade and over 3" in length anywhere unless you can prove you have a use for it, which can be extremely difficult to do even when camping or hiking. To be honest, and in my opinion, its a silly law due to the safety issues you've described but we are stuck with the standard Swiss Army Knife for EDC over here.
Yes, ridiculous laws here in the UK. Blade can only be 3 inches (76mm) long at the maximum and mustn't lock at all (not even if it's a 1 inch blade). As for carrying a screwdriver or a chisel, outside of a toolbox or tool-roll, you wouldn't be the first to be prosecuted for the offence of 'going equipped to steal', that's if they didn't prosecute for the more serious offence of 'offensive weapon'. If you have any implement at all (even a feather duster) here in the UK and you ever mention 'self-defence', you've just convicted yourself. You are not allowed to defend yourself (outside very limited circumstances, even in your home), but have to rely on the Police turning up to defend you - three weeks next Tuesday! By which time you could easily be dead and buried.
@WG1807 that's why we sent you British back home in 1776 All crazy law's I like a lot people there but your government suck If get bad here but it about time party like 1776 again
I've never messed myself up with any folding knives, locking or not. You just have to mind what you're doing and not use the knife for anything beyond the intended purpose
@@johntheidiot9046 watch the video. She's not just talking about survival knives. She shows slip joints and locking folders. Slip joints are not made for survival. Neither are locking folders but they will take a hair more abuse. A full tang fixed blade is a survival knife. Not a folding knife
Excellent video! HAPPY TO REPORT: while the older Opinel # 8 might open by itself, the latest Opinel # 8 that I bought has the new safety feature that you mentioned: a simple locking notch cut into the metal collar, the blade can’t open up until the locking collar is rotated, perhaps all the Opinel sizes will have that feature eventually. The new feature is no bother at all, very clever.
i will have to go to Opinel site to see what you mention as all my Opinels have the twist ring locking mechanism and some are 30 yrs old. Did they just come up with new design?
@@richardcotter4506 it’s exactly the same twist lock ring that they had when I bought my first Opinel in 1985, the only difference being a small locking notch cut into that classic ring which functions when the knife is closed. The first lock notch I came across was in 2018.
@@SurvivalLilly I hope that they will change that, such great knives otherwise. I would not have much use for anything smaller than the # 8, but others may like them smaller, and no matter the size, they should all be made for safe carry. If there’s a way for me to accidentally cut myself, I usually find that way eventually 😏 PS: Seeing how very skilled you are in engineering, Lilly, I have no doubt that you could Dremel an exquisite lock notch into the ring in no time flat.
Lilly, thank you for caring for us, trying to protect us. We enjoy your commentary and demonstration…with a feeling that you are for us. We are for you and hope you fare well in this world of raising prices and direct threats. Thank you for sharing…from Kentucky.
I have a number of Swiss Army knives. They are great within their limitations. The main thing I find myself using is their scissors. For heavier work I use a Benchmade Adamas or Mini Adamas. For tougher work, I use a Mora Garberg. But I don't "baton" with a knife--that's a job for an axe or a saw!
My main knife now is the nomadic joker. And I also bought the joker erizo for a back up I wear it on my neck. Really great knives. I had the TOPS BOB knife for like 10 years another awesome knife.
As a lucky fellow that has tried lots of folding knives I can say that I always have in mind the locks, but in time I learned to trust the Cold Steel TriAd lock fully. A fixed blade might break before a triad lock. Even cold steel blades, tough as they are will break long before the lock.
Hello, Lilly . If you want a pretty simple knife project, try an American Civil War file or rasp knife. Some of them already have the dagger shape , and only need some sharpening and to drill holes for a handle. When raw materials became scarce they used whatever they had . Some of them were made in the field.
Lily, I appreciate your comments on safety and durabilty for a "survival" knife. I know you value a chopper functionality for harvesting and processing wood, but such thick heavy blades are terrible for carving or processing fish and small game. Personally I prefer a saw for harvesting firewood, and prefer a thinner blade for fish and game. If I could only carry one cutting tool it would be a short handled axe sharpened for carving.😮
The greatest danger with a non locking knife is putting your thumb on the blade and cutting through something. As soon as the resistance is gone your thumb will close the blade and cut the fingers. Never cut with your finger or thumb on a non locking blade.
I absolutely love hearing her speak English!! she's beautiful and smart 🤓 and she's 1000% right bout a folding knife MUST lock open especially for survival/camp use
have been using a slip joint knife sins i was 10, now 59 never have i cut myself, and use it every day. my hole live on a farm. i really use my knife every day. that said like with all knives you have to be carefull , and accidents do happen. one tip, with use of any knife, never be rushed while using a knife. great vid thank you for sharing. greats from the Netherlands. ps love the tracker knife and going to buy one...
I am not opposed to a knife with a non locking blade. I carried and used them all my life. You are correct, though. If the knife is not locking, you do have to be more careful. I am closing in on 70 years old and have carried various types of knives, usually a pocket knife, since before I was in my teens. Anyone that carries or has carried a knife will probably agree with me saying; there are two types of people that carry and/ or use a knife -- those that HAVE cut themselves, and those that are GOING to cut themselves. Any edged item, knife, saw, are or hatchet, needs to be used with the proper care and caution. Those of us that have cut themselves will generally say they messed up and were a little careless. If a person is lucky, you get a painful, embarrassing injury without a great deal of medical attention needed. Unfortunately, as you found out, it can be very bad very quickly. Love your channel. Love your videos. Miss seeing you out in the woods. Stay safe and be careful, young lady.
My EDC of choice is the CRKT M16-10KS (tanto style) but I have the spear-point 01KS too and they're not expensive, decent edge retention and they positively lock. They're thin and compact which I like and though not assisted opening, you can easily deploy it with just your thumb. For a cheap EDC I highly recommend them.
I just ordered one of the trackers…no reason other than it looks cool. I personally use a titanium folder with stainless surgical blades & a custom made Viking belt axe for my cutting tools but…the trackers just looks cool and buying from Lilly’s store supports the channel…because why not.
Love these videos because your explaining what works best in your experiences. Most of us are not knife experts and its for survival not carving a totem pole! Great content and advice!
My absolute favorite locking blade knife is the Buck 503 Prince. It's just the right size for getting work done but it is small enough to never notice it in your pocket. Buck makes knives that lock open and mimic a fixed blade with their tight tolerances and all stainless steel construction. Recently I have been carrying a victorinox swiss army knife with only four main tools. It's great too but you need to know how to use it. We've been using non locking blades for over a hundred years and although accidents can happen, they're pretty safe for most people in appropriate situations.
Actually, if you "fold" the folding knife, so that the handle no longer works as a lever, it's a very efficient batoner. Very comparable to fixed knives of similar dimensions
That Opinel is a great knife, but you definitely want the larger knife with the lock ring. One thing about the wood handle: in humid conditions the wood will swell making the knife tough to open when fully closed. When camping, I use the Opinel for cooking tasks and just leave it open until it is time to leave.
I guess the Marbles knife that served my Grandfather well hunting, fishing, and camping in the early 20th Century and the stick tang Puukko knife that served my Father well in the mid-20th Century for the same tasks need to be relegated to the collection bin. Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives did a video once where he apologized (in jest) for all the knives they made with skeletonized handles none of which have ever broken. I have owned and used 5 different versions of the Tracker knife, the best I can say is that it is a design that looks good on paper, not so much so in the real world. I’ll stick with my Victorinox Farmer X, late 1990s Marbles Woodcraft, my small Kaltoff hatchet and my Baccho Laplander saw - the right tool for the right job. And, in Grizzly country I’m adding my rifle to the mix as no cutting tool will outperform a Grizzly’s teeth or claws backed up by 800lbs. of mass.
When I was about 8 yrs. old (now 74) I road my bike down to an Army/Navy Surplus Store. It was my favorite store, just full of old military gear. I saw an old broken switch blade behind the glass case. The spring in it was broken and it would not flip out on its own. Therefore it was "considered" legal and I got it for only 50 cents. When I got home I was so proud of it and immediately showed it to my mom who was less than enthusiastic with my purchase & a little upset that the store owner had sold an 8 yr. old a knife.. I found that it was so loose, that if I oiled it really well I could give it a very quick flip of my wrist quickly to open the blade. Had that knife for years, don't ever remember cutting myself, but I guess I was just lucky.
It's just my opinion. I do not consider Liner Lock to be a strong locking mechanism. I personally buy only those closing knives that have a Back Lock mechanism or a modified back lock such as the Tri-Ad Lock.
Excellent vid! I was about to buy the Swiss army utility knife, but I think I would go for the black one, with the blade locking feature, that you showed. THANK YOU!
the opinel has a lock once you open it the little round bit under the blade you have to twist it then it locks up the blade the others are press folder besides the spiderco iv been using the swiss Armey knives for years yeah a press folder is unsafe unless you no how to use them there great for fine tasks there not really for heavy stuff great video Lilly love your video
Hi Lilly. I usually just learn from your videos but the Swiss army knife gave me cause to say something. Almost 35 years ago my wife gave me a Swiss army knife for our first anniversary. She said I won it but I didn't a clue about that. I believe it's the same one you have there. I still have it to this day, but when I was alone I was opening everything up. The small blade was open already and when I opened the larger blade it snapped open at the end and I cut my thumb on the the smaller blade. All that to say it can be dangerous even when you're not 'using' it. Thank you for all you do.
Hi Lilly, Excellent knife safety video. I have a Swiss Army Knife but don't like it, blade doesn't lock and hard to grip especially for cleaning fish. Decisions, decisions, hard to choose, APO-1, APO-1T or APO-1S. Oh well, Thanks for the video. 🙂
Swiss Army is reserved for very light duty. Opening freeze dried food, cutting string or paracord or cutting cheesecake, or other food. The other tools make it useful. Steel is very stainless and goes dull super quick.
You're absolutely right about tracker blades. I have the smallest tracker, the tops T4. And I bought it on a whim. I disliked it until I started really using it as instructed in the very few UA-cam videos there are of it. And once practiced, I won't go back. I love trackers now. Even made a few myself.
Great video!!! With non locking knives I recommend using cut resistant gloves. I do this with camp chores or carving tasks. I also learned that the hard way. Accidents happen and I prefer not to get injured if I can prevent it. BTW you design beautiful knives. Right now my survival knife is the United Cutlery Combat Bowie knife. I can handle chopping, sawing, hammering, batoning, shaving, etc. I am very interested in your knives though.
Thanks Lilly, good tips and info. I have several types of knives. I usually have two or 3 knives if I am in the woods for two or 3 days. 😊thanks for sharing
I like buck knives, case, ka bar, cold steel. Mora is another good knife company. I like hollow grind better than saber grind. I also like full tang. Good video Lilly.
A true full tang is not necessary. That is overkill, considering that the handle scales contribute to the overall robustness of the grip. Not only will it make the knife heavier, but it will also ruin the balance and reduce the chopping power. There is a reason why knife makers take the time and effort for cut-outs.
@@SurvivalLilly What's so funny? Have you ever managed to break a full-tang grip with cut-outs before the blade broke? That isn't happening. You need to read up on physics. And a bad blade balance/ weight distribution will in fact reduce the chopping power. Also physics. You're just making the knife unnecessarily heavy without any added benefits. The details are important in knife making. But I guess it's cheaper to produce.
@@youtubevoice1050 I hate full tang with grip-centered balance. It is somehow uncomfortable. I prefer well-made cut-outs too. I have nice big knife with very good rubber grip, but i use it rarely, because of its ruined balance, placed in grip part. It would be excellent for chopping if it would be properly ballanced at leas to 1/3 of blade.
@@petrklic7064 Yes, grip-centered balance is only good for "tactical" knives. Not good for chopping, at all, and chopping is important for outdoors use.
Yes that Opinel sounds like a good knife, looks like a shepherds knife. Associations with cutting cheese, bread or really using it for mushrooms. So even that small blade would be safe for that kind of tasks, but for nothing serious. I like the larger knives, because when you are fishing you need something to cut lines and gut fish. Today had to cut fishing line that someone threw in the bushes. With a pocket knife you can't really do safely tasks requiring you to cut branches etc. Although the German Army knife is great, the saw on it is sharp enough to cut smaller branches and it is a good tool for survival. My best knife was tramontina fishing knife which disappeared somewhere, cost like 10 Euros (5 Lats back in the day) but it was good for cutting branches and fishes.
Hi Lilly. It's always good to see you and listen to you. Regarding the folders, I have never been fond of any blade where half or more than half of the blade is serrated without leaving much straight edge. To have two or three serrations close to the handle is useful but the first knife you were showing isn't of much interest. Thanks for the presentation. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Locking knives seem to be a relatively recent innovation, I have used folding knives since I was a nipper and still have all of my fingers, you just have to take care and not abuse your knife. And yes you can baton with an SAK, not that it is really a good idea, but it will not break your blade or the spring.
Opinels do lock. I'm not sure why you're saying they don't. It's a cam lock and under enough pressure the cam collar will rotate out of position, but this is more or less true of all folders. I carry an Opinel fillet knife, and it's pretty useful. I don't know of any other folder that does that job.
Also, slip joint knives have been carried successfully by literally millions of people for hundreds of years. My grandfather carried one his whole life, and it was my first EDC. That said, in a genuine survival context nothing replaces a fixed blade full tang.
A bit harsh on the Opinel brand, thats the 1st one I have ever seen that doesn't lock. I love Opinel, my no.09 carbon is one of my favoutites. Love your videos ☺
Can you please explain purpose of that unusual shaped blade on your knife ? I still did not get it, what is advantage of that shape. Wood carving ? Heavier tip ? Better wood chopping/splitting ?
I bought a superb knife(full tang) from Blades and Bows before they were shut down. Decently priced. I'd attach a picture if I knew how. Fabulous blade. So good once I'd received it and used it, bought another three!!! Price. £3.99. each. Certainly wouldnt pay the eyewatering prices for the APO's Euros140 to Euros220. Sorry. Had these knives for 3-4 years now, still going strong.
After testing many interesting and good knives, the APO models I bought from Lilly are a far superior value in the current marketplace. She is a gem to society in shaky times 🍀
Great video for newbies to bushcraft. I'd agree with everything you've said. A full tang will always be better than a folder. Good introduction to prevent buying knives of no use. 👍
I agree with mortimerwatt1766. It’s illegal to carry a locking knife in the uk. Unless you can prove that you are camping or have a “reasonable” reason to use. This can only be interpreted by a court of law. This makes it very difficult to carry.
Your lesson about knife safety and knives in general was very well conceived and delivered. It seems that your knives are sold out on the Canadian seller’s website. Will that Trek model be available any time soon?
One issue I see with the Opinel and the Jose Da Cruz type 'ring lock' knives is that if you get in a hurry you can forget to turn the ring (or get lazy) and an accident could happen. The auto locking style blades like the Spyderco that Lilly demos came out to prevent that human error.
The only folding knife I ever cut myself with was an old broken locking design and I was playing around with it. Otherwise, no. I think folders, even slip joint folders, can be very valuable to a survival situation.
Hey Lil... respect dat je steeds nieuw modellen ontwerpt , zeker voor jezelf .. je hebt een leuk bedrijf ... maar eerlijk is eerlijk ... JOEY X heeft bewezen dan jouw APO - S ook kan breken , welswaar onder extreme omstandigheden, maar toch .. Ik heb je mes ( APO 1 - S ) bijna dagelijks in gebruikt onder NORMALE omstandigheden en voldoet naar mijn mening EXELENT !! wat anderen ervan vinden .. interesseert mij niet .. Ik ben nog steeds blij met de 1- S die gaat dagelijks mee en vooral s'avonds in het bos .. grtz. Janneman uit Nederland ....
The 'locking' ring on Opinel and similar knives is only intended for light use, and prolonged use for even mild applications can drift the 'lock' open. These are lightweight gardener's knives not suitable for bush survival.
What about the Jungle King II? I've got one. And it has many useful tools, like small torch, lighter, slingshot, mirror, paracord, fishing tools, matches, etc.
Because my Canadian dealer is out of stock, I have now opened up shipping to US and Canada again. You can purchase both knives at my website: www.survivallilly.at
Shipping time from Europe to USA/Canada takes 6 to 8 weeks.
Stock is limited and there will not be new shipments after the knife has sold out. This is because of price increases coming from the knife factory in Taiwan.
I'm in Canada really want some of your blades please post link
Are the blades still in stock?
I noticed on your website it says the APO S and H are discontinued due to price increases with the factory. But then it also says sold out is this discontinuation permanent? Or are you going to bring this model back? I would really like to see it again.
Please read before commenting!
For clarification:
Small Opinel No4 I show in this video does not lock. Bigger Opinels do have a lock tough. I mention this at 6:15 min in this video.
Please watch the whole video before commenting.
I was already typing 😁
I always wear leather gloves when using non- locking folding knives
What makes you think that I didn't watch the whole video?
Yesss. The tracker knife. I have wanted one since I watched the movie Hunted. This looks well made.
Your shop does not have an America shipping option. I'd like buy your knife, how can I pay you and have it shipped to me in Texas?
For 65 years I have used slip joint knives for many tasks in camping, hunting, and fishing. I have never cut myself. As with any tool one must think before using. But, for young or new users you do give some good advice on folding knife.
Also, knives should be used for knife tasks (cutting & slicing).
Very true. It is actually locking blades that can give a false sense of safety. Not all locks will hold up to abuse and people tend to go harder on them. As a kid I injured myself in a similar way as Lilly, but it was a locking blade that failed on me. I would never have used a slip joint in that way.
Absolutely, I started using them under the supervision of my dad. I remember my uncle coming over from Canada, what was a suitable gift for an 8 year old boy, why a penknife with a picture of a mountie on the handle of course.
I agree with you, as a kid in the early 1970s I was properly taught by the boy scouts how to use a slip joint knife. All my life as long as I can remember I've carried some sort of Swiss Army Knife in my pocket.
@@toothless-tiger I still carry my Victorinox Pioneer X in my pocket when in town and my Victorinox Farmer X when in the countryside. Long live slipjoints!
@@ROE1300 very handy
Thank Lilly for safety first . Every knife has its limitations. You are a great resource on survival and knives . Great content.
I have been using a Spyderco as my EDC for near 10 years. I can’t think of a better blade to carry. Solid edge retention, comfortable in the hand, well built. 10/10 solid recommend.
Which model?
Well, we are talking about survival knives here. I'd rather not die
I love Spyderco, I have many but for my EDC I stuck with an old full size Benchmade Freek because of the wieght to blade size ratio.
Survival Lily: "That's not a knife. THIS is a knife..." 😆
😂😂 that's moy loin!
Unfortunately, the exact same thing happened to me 3 years ago when I was just 11 years old. I was trying to make an cut in a pine tree to get resin for glue but my Victorinox huntsmen flipped back onto my finger. I have that exact same scar. I needed to keep my finger straight for a long time and even needs to wear a splint. I actually lost that knife. Now, I only used locking blade folders and my cold steel srk. Been watching since 2016. Awesome video!! 👍👍👍👍
Sorry about your injury
Thank you for the great content Lilly.I spent a lot of time and money to find the right knives.
Felix Immler did a video on how to safely baton with a folding knife, you're not going to baton larger stuff like you can with a fixed blade but his method makes sense. Now, to my question. Have you ever looked at the Puma White Hunter as a survival knife? I really like your videos I find them quite informative on a number of things so please keep them coming.
Ahhhh Lilly. The Opinel DOES LOCK! The metal collar rotates to lock the blade in place. That’s the genius of that design!
Yes I know. But not the small No4 model
Terava 140, Mora Kansbol, Victorinox SAK, LEATHERMAN P4 Free, Fiskars X7 hatchet axe, pocket saw and large saw. These are economy tools and they are really really good.
Also the Crkt woods chogan tomahawk
Thank you my dear friend for all the update, and thank you for sharing, your friend, in the backwoods of Kentucky in the USA, much love❤.
Unfortunately in the UK it is illegal to carry a knife with a locking blade and over 3" in length anywhere unless you can prove you have a use for it, which can be extremely difficult to do even when camping or hiking. To be honest, and in my opinion, its a silly law due to the safety issues you've described but we are stuck with the standard Swiss Army Knife for EDC over here.
Damn, that's a pretty insane law. I'm sorry you have to deal with that authoritarian nonsense.
Yes, ridiculous laws here in the UK. Blade can only be 3 inches (76mm) long at the maximum and mustn't lock at all (not even if it's a 1 inch blade).
As for carrying a screwdriver or a chisel, outside of a toolbox or tool-roll, you wouldn't be the first to be prosecuted for the offence of 'going equipped to steal', that's if they didn't prosecute for the more serious offence of 'offensive weapon'.
If you have any implement at all (even a feather duster) here in the UK and you ever mention 'self-defence', you've just convicted yourself. You are not allowed to defend yourself (outside very limited circumstances, even in your home), but have to rely on the Police turning up to defend you - three weeks next Tuesday! By which time you could easily be dead and buried.
Yep that about sums up UK law
@WG1807 that's why we sent you British back home in 1776
All crazy law's
I like a lot people there but your government suck
If get bad here but it about time party like 1776 again
@@иванкитаев-в4ф a sharp screwdriver or a chisel would get you arrested/prosecuted for carrying an offensive weapon.
I've never messed myself up with any folding knives, locking or not. You just have to mind what you're doing and not use the knife for anything beyond the intended purpose
Motherflipper it's asurvival knife, if it has to gut a brick wall that's what it's gotta do, to hell with "intended purposes"
@@johntheidiot9046 watch the video. She's not just talking about survival knives. She shows slip joints and locking folders. Slip joints are not made for survival. Neither are locking folders but they will take a hair more abuse. A full tang fixed blade is a survival knife. Not a folding knife
Excellent video!
HAPPY TO REPORT: while the older Opinel # 8 might open by itself, the latest Opinel # 8 that I bought has the new safety feature that you mentioned: a simple locking notch cut into the metal collar, the blade can’t open up until the locking collar is rotated, perhaps all the Opinel sizes will have that feature eventually.
The new feature is no bother at all, very clever.
i will have to go to Opinel site to see what you mention as all my Opinels have the twist ring locking mechanism and some are 30 yrs old. Did they just come up with new design?
@@richardcotter4506
it’s exactly the same twist lock ring that they had when I bought my first Opinel in 1985, the only difference being a small locking notch cut into that classic ring which functions when the knife is closed. The first lock notch I came across was in 2018.
The big models have a locking ring. The small opinel does not
@@SurvivalLilly
I hope that they will change that, such great knives otherwise. I would not have much use for anything smaller than the # 8, but others may like them smaller, and no
matter the size, they should all be made for safe carry. If there’s a way for me to accidentally cut myself, I usually find that way eventually 😏
PS: Seeing how very skilled you are in engineering, Lilly, I have no doubt that you could Dremel an exquisite lock notch into the ring in no time flat.
Excellent, lilly, I liked the review! My favourite knife an Opinel #10
Lilly, thank you for caring for us, trying to protect us. We enjoy your commentary and demonstration…with a feeling that you are for us. We are for you and hope you fare well in this world of raising prices and direct threats. Thank you for sharing…from Kentucky.
You are so very articulate in your second language!!!! It is a pleasure to listen to you!
Danke fürs Zeigen!
I have a number of Swiss Army knives. They are great within their limitations. The main thing I find myself using is their scissors. For heavier work I use a Benchmade Adamas or Mini Adamas. For tougher work, I use a Mora Garberg. But I don't "baton" with a knife--that's a job for an axe or a saw!
Newer Swiss knifes have a lock feature on the main blade . The best knife I own I made out of a truck spring with a solid ash handle !
My main knife now is the nomadic joker. And I also bought the joker erizo for a back up I wear it on my neck. Really great knives. I had the TOPS BOB knife for like 10 years another awesome knife.
Just got my Joker Nomad 6.5. Fantastic value for money. Good knife 👍
I've got 2 x SAK in my handbag, along with ferro rod, Fresnel lense, large pencil sharpener and hand sanitiser.
Best to carry one heavy duty stainless, and a smaller carbon steel knife for easier sharpening, delicate work, cleaning game, and starting fires.
As a lucky fellow that has tried lots of folding knives I can say that I always have in mind the locks, but in time I learned to trust the Cold Steel TriAd lock fully. A fixed blade might break before a triad lock. Even cold steel blades, tough as they are will break long before the lock.
Hello, Lilly . If you want a pretty simple knife project, try an American Civil War file or rasp knife. Some of them already have the dagger shape , and only need some sharpening and to drill holes for a handle. When raw materials became scarce they used whatever they had . Some of them were made in the field.
Lily, I appreciate your comments on safety and durabilty for a "survival" knife. I know you value a chopper functionality for harvesting and processing wood, but such thick heavy blades are terrible for carving or processing fish and small game. Personally I prefer a saw for harvesting firewood, and prefer a thinner blade for fish and game. If I could only carry one cutting tool it would be a short handled axe sharpened for carving.😮
The greatest danger with a non locking knife is putting your thumb on the blade and cutting through something. As soon as the resistance is gone your thumb will close the blade and cut the fingers. Never cut with your finger or thumb on a non locking blade.
The greatest danger of a locking knife is the rozzers.
The opinel knife has a locking mechanism and with the swiss army knife I have never cut myself... working with it for many years now 🤷♂️
Apparently the Opinal knives only have locks on number 7 and larger.
I absolutely love hearing her speak English!! she's beautiful and smart 🤓 and she's 1000% right bout a folding knife MUST lock open especially for survival/camp use
The Mora Garberg is an excellent knife. It is a true full tang knife. Its Scandi grind is easy to sharpen.
have been using a slip joint knife sins i was 10, now 59 never have i cut myself, and use it every day.
my hole live on a farm. i really use my knife every day.
that said like with all knives you have to be carefull , and accidents do happen.
one tip, with use of any knife, never be rushed while using a knife.
great vid thank you for sharing.
greats from the Netherlands.
ps love the tracker knife and going to buy one...
That "tracker"? knife looks like it came out of Star Trek! Looks like a Klingon knife.
I am not opposed to a knife with a non locking blade. I carried and used them all my life. You are correct, though. If the knife is not locking, you do have to be more careful.
I am closing in on 70 years old and have carried various types of knives, usually a pocket knife, since before I was in my teens.
Anyone that carries or has carried a knife will probably agree with me saying; there are two types of people that carry and/ or use a knife -- those that HAVE cut themselves, and those that are GOING to cut themselves.
Any edged item, knife, saw, are or hatchet, needs to be used with the proper care and caution. Those of us that have cut themselves will generally say they messed up and were a little careless. If a person is lucky, you get a painful, embarrassing injury without a great deal of medical attention needed. Unfortunately, as you found out, it can be very bad very quickly.
Love your channel. Love your videos. Miss seeing you out in the woods. Stay safe and be careful, young lady.
I like the AUS8 (Apocalypse Survival)- robust, ergonomic and bulletproof. The sheath with its integrated ferro rod and flashlight is outstanding.
AUS 8 is getting a bit old hat now. I do however agree it makes for a budget stainless.
My EDC of choice is the CRKT M16-10KS (tanto style) but I have the spear-point 01KS too and they're not expensive, decent edge retention and they positively lock. They're thin and compact which I like and though not assisted opening, you can easily deploy it with just your thumb. For a cheap EDC I highly recommend them.
I just ordered one of the trackers…no reason other than it looks cool.
I personally use a titanium folder with stainless surgical blades & a custom made Viking belt axe for my cutting tools but…the trackers just looks cool and buying from Lilly’s store supports the channel…because why not.
Love these videos because your explaining what works best in your experiences. Most of us are not knife experts and its for survival not carving a totem pole! Great content and advice!
My absolute favorite locking blade knife is the Buck 503 Prince. It's just the right size for getting work done but it is small enough to never notice it in your pocket. Buck makes knives that lock open and mimic a fixed blade with their tight tolerances and all stainless steel construction. Recently I have been carrying a victorinox swiss army knife with only four main tools. It's great too but you need to know how to use it. We've been using non locking blades for over a hundred years and although accidents can happen, they're pretty safe for most people in appropriate situations.
Actually, if you "fold" the folding knife, so that the handle no longer works as a lever, it's a very efficient batoner. Very comparable to fixed knives of similar dimensions
That Opinel is a great knife, but you definitely want the larger knife with the lock ring. One thing about the wood handle: in humid conditions the wood will swell making the knife tough to open when fully closed. When camping, I use the Opinel for cooking tasks and just leave it open until it is time to leave.
I guess the Marbles knife that served my Grandfather well hunting, fishing, and camping in the early 20th Century and the stick tang Puukko knife that served my Father well in the mid-20th Century for the same tasks need to be relegated to the collection bin.
Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives did a video once where he apologized (in jest) for all the knives they made with skeletonized handles none of which have ever broken.
I have owned and used 5 different versions of the Tracker knife, the best I can say is that it is a design that looks good on paper, not so much so in the real world.
I’ll stick with my Victorinox Farmer X, late 1990s Marbles Woodcraft, my small Kaltoff hatchet and my Baccho Laplander saw - the right tool for the right job.
And, in Grizzly country I’m adding my rifle to the mix as no cutting tool will outperform a Grizzly’s teeth or claws backed up by 800lbs. of mass.
When I was about 8 yrs. old (now 74) I road my bike down to an Army/Navy Surplus Store. It was my favorite store, just full of old military gear. I saw an old broken switch blade behind the glass case. The spring in it was broken and it would not flip out on its own. Therefore it was "considered" legal and I got it for only 50 cents. When I got home I was so proud of it and immediately showed it to my mom who was less than enthusiastic with my purchase & a little upset that the store owner had sold an 8 yr. old a knife.. I found that it was so loose, that if I oiled it really well I could give it a very quick flip of my wrist quickly to open the blade. Had that knife for years, don't ever remember cutting myself, but I guess I was just lucky.
The Alpineer is for the wine, bread and cheese, you've got the Sentinel too (without a cork screw), these knives are for light weight tasks.
Opined knives will lock. When you open the blade there is a collar you twist to lock blade.
not all of them. e.g. the no 5 doesn't
I've learned so much from your videos, Lilly. Love your channel.
It's just my opinion. I do not consider Liner Lock to be a strong locking mechanism. I personally buy only those closing knives that have a Back Lock mechanism or a modified back lock such as the Tri-Ad Lock.
@SurvivalLill_y :)), Hallo Lilly, willst du ein Geschenk oder es heisst ich habe ein Geschenk bekommen? :) Viele Grüße. Peter
I just got my apo 1 s And two fire steels.
I am very happy the quality is great and the weight and feel is fantastic
Excellent vid! I was about to buy the Swiss army utility knife, but I think I would go for the black one, with the blade locking feature, that you showed. THANK YOU!
Awesome! Glad you saved money and be safer with locking blade
the opinel has a lock once you open it the little round bit under the blade you have to twist it then it locks up the blade the others are press folder besides the spiderco iv been using the swiss Armey knives for years yeah a press folder is unsafe unless you no how to use them there great for fine tasks there not really for heavy stuff great video Lilly love your video
Hi Lilly. I usually just learn from your videos but the Swiss army knife gave me cause to say something.
Almost 35 years ago my wife gave me a Swiss army knife for our first anniversary. She said I won it but I didn't a clue about that. I believe it's the same one you have there.
I still have it to this day, but when I was alone I was opening everything up. The small blade was open already and when I opened the larger blade it snapped open at the end and I cut my thumb on the the smaller blade.
All that to say it can be dangerous even when you're not 'using' it.
Thank you for all you do.
Good, well thought out descriptions. Thank you for sharing your experience so we don't have to learn the hard way ourselves.
Hi Lilly, Excellent knife safety video. I have a Swiss Army Knife but don't like it, blade doesn't lock and hard to grip especially for cleaning fish. Decisions, decisions, hard to choose, APO-1, APO-1T or APO-1S. Oh well, Thanks for the video. 🙂
Lily I thought I knew something about knives. You showed me a couple of extra things I'm glad I saw
Swiss Army is reserved for very light duty. Opening freeze dried food, cutting string or paracord or cutting cheesecake, or other food. The other tools make it useful. Steel is very stainless and goes dull super quick.
I really like that Tracker blade- I’m gonna have to pick one up👍🏻
You're absolutely right about tracker blades. I have the smallest tracker, the tops T4. And I bought it on a whim. I disliked it until I started really using it as instructed in the very few UA-cam videos there are of it. And once practiced, I won't go back. I love trackers now. Even made a few myself.
Great video!!! With non locking knives I recommend using cut resistant gloves. I do this with camp chores or carving tasks. I also learned that the hard way. Accidents happen and I prefer not to get injured if I can prevent it. BTW you design beautiful knives. Right now my survival knife is the United Cutlery Combat Bowie knife. I can handle chopping, sawing, hammering, batoning, shaving, etc. I am very interested in your knives though.
You should add a compartment for when the handels are taken apart you theres a slot taken out of the metal or the scales to place a small fire rod
My grandfather has that scar.... he has said the same thing about swiss army knives
it seriously makes me wonder why they start all boyscouts with one, unless that's the whole point and we're all supposed to have that scar. ;p
Great topics you cover Lily....I have always a small Swiss knife for every day use
@SurvivalLill_y I gave one Swiss knife to my friend ornella in Italy we're from Pisa
Bark River Bravo 1 in Magna-Cut and Dawson Knives Huntsman in Magna-Cut, my top two edc bushcraft knives.
Thanks Lilly, good tips and info. I have several types of knives. I usually have two or 3 knives if I am in the woods for two or 3 days. 😊thanks for sharing
I like buck knives, case, ka bar, cold steel. Mora is another good knife company. I like hollow grind better than saber grind. I also like full tang. Good video Lilly.
I really like the tracker but wish it had a sharp flat spine all the way down the blade. Much more useful.
A true full tang is not necessary.
That is overkill, considering that the handle scales contribute to the overall robustness of the grip. Not only will it make the knife heavier, but it will also ruin the balance and reduce the chopping power. There is a reason why knife makers take the time and effort for cut-outs.
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@@SurvivalLilly What's so funny? Have you ever managed to break a full-tang grip with cut-outs before the blade broke? That isn't happening. You need to read up on physics. And a bad blade balance/ weight distribution will in fact reduce the chopping power. Also physics. You're just making the knife unnecessarily heavy without any added benefits. The details are important in knife making. But I guess it's cheaper to produce.
@@youtubevoice1050 I hate full tang with grip-centered balance. It is somehow uncomfortable. I prefer well-made cut-outs too. I have nice big knife with very good rubber grip, but i use it rarely, because of its ruined balance, placed in grip part. It would be excellent for chopping if it would be properly ballanced at leas to 1/3 of blade.
@@petrklic7064 Yes, grip-centered balance is only good for "tactical" knives.
Not good for chopping, at all, and chopping is important for outdoors use.
I have the Lock blade SA, it also has a very good saw. Great for a climbing deer stand. I've had mine for 30+ years. use it Deer season.
Yes that Opinel sounds like a good knife, looks like a shepherds knife. Associations with cutting cheese, bread or really using it for mushrooms. So even that small blade would be safe for that kind of tasks, but for nothing serious. I like the larger knives, because when you are fishing you need something to cut lines and gut fish. Today had to cut fishing line that someone threw in the bushes. With a pocket knife you can't really do safely tasks requiring you to cut branches etc. Although the German Army knife is great, the saw on it is sharp enough to cut smaller branches and it is a good tool for survival. My best knife was tramontina fishing knife which disappeared somewhere, cost like 10 Euros (5 Lats back in the day) but it was good for cutting branches and fishes.
Hi Lilly. It's always good to see you and listen to you. Regarding the folders, I have never been fond of any blade where half or more than half of the blade is serrated without leaving much straight edge. To have two or three serrations close to the handle is useful but the first knife you were showing isn't of much interest. Thanks for the presentation. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Locking knives seem to be a relatively recent innovation, I have used folding knives since I was a nipper and still have all of my fingers, you just have to take care and not abuse your knife. And yes you can baton with an SAK, not that it is really a good idea, but it will not break your blade or the spring.
I don't know Lilly at this point you better just carry a small hatchet like the GB Wildlife!
Thanks for this video Lilly. 😁👍
Opinels do lock. I'm not sure why you're saying they don't. It's a cam lock and under enough pressure the cam collar will rotate out of position, but this is more or less true of all folders. I carry an Opinel fillet knife, and it's pretty useful. I don't know of any other folder that does that job.
It looks like your Opinel is actually missing the cam collar.
Also, slip joint knives have been carried successfully by literally millions of people for hundreds of years. My grandfather carried one his whole life, and it was my first EDC. That said, in a genuine survival context nothing replaces a fixed blade full tang.
A bit harsh on the Opinel brand, thats the 1st one I have ever seen that doesn't lock. I love Opinel, my no.09 carbon is one of my favoutites. Love your videos ☺
Nope. Only harsh on the no4 model. I mentioned later that the bigger models have a locking ring.
Milsurplus knives are probly the best deal on a fixed blade.the usn mk0 is a great knife that can be had from 90$to120$ depending on condition.
👍Glock - Austrian military surplus. Surprised that we've not seen Lily ever use one. I have two.
I don't trust folders either. Even lockers - So I use a butterfly knife. + I can open it one handed!
I like Grayman fixed blades. I have pried a car door open with mine. Like the chisel grind for ease of sharpening.
Can you please explain purpose of that unusual shaped blade on your knife ? I still did not get it, what is advantage of that shape. Wood carving ? Heavier tip ? Better wood chopping/splitting ?
I love my APO knife, used for bushcraft, hunting, skinning, batoning
Been rocking a Spyderco PM2 for a long time now, still my favorite EDC blade.
I love and have learned so much from your videos. I sure do miss you going to your bug out camp. ❤️🇺🇸
Sorry… I miss Amy too 🐶
I bought a superb knife(full tang) from Blades and Bows before they were shut down.
Decently priced. I'd attach a picture if I knew how. Fabulous blade. So good once I'd received it and used it, bought another three!!!
Price. £3.99. each.
Certainly wouldnt pay the eyewatering prices for the APO's Euros140 to Euros220. Sorry.
Had these knives for 3-4 years now, still going strong.
The Wolfgang knife looks sweet!
Thanks, Lilly!
I've used the Apo 1 hunter for 3 years now, it is still one of my favorite knives. The sheath is very good and it is a good value.
After testing many interesting and good knives, the APO models I bought from Lilly are a far superior value in the current marketplace. She is a gem to society in shaky times 🍀
Great video for newbies to bushcraft. I'd agree with everything you've said. A full tang will always be better than a folder. Good introduction to prevent buying knives of no use. 👍
So what’s the advantage of a tracker shape over the apocalypse blade?
I agree with mortimerwatt1766. It’s illegal to carry a locking knife in the uk. Unless you can prove that you are camping or have a “reasonable” reason to use. This can only be interpreted by a court of law. This makes it very difficult to carry.
Hellou from Finland. Swiss Army Knives are very good, must know, how can use it. 👍🤔
Locking knives are illegal to carry in the UK regardless of blade size. Go for a fixed blade every time.
Hello Lilly 👋🤓 another interesting video... Thanks ! Greetings from Belgium 😉🇧🇪
Your lesson about knife safety and knives in general was very well conceived and delivered.
It seems that your knives are sold out on the Canadian seller’s website.
Will that Trek model be available any time soon?
This was the last delivery. This knife will not be available anymore
One issue I see with the Opinel and the Jose Da Cruz type 'ring lock' knives is that if you get in a hurry you can forget to turn the ring (or get lazy) and an accident could happen. The auto locking style blades like the Spyderco that Lilly demos came out to prevent that human error.
The only folding knife I ever cut myself with was an old broken locking design and I was playing around with it. Otherwise, no. I think folders, even slip joint folders, can be very valuable to a survival situation.
Hey Lil...
respect dat je steeds nieuw modellen ontwerpt , zeker voor jezelf ..
je hebt een leuk bedrijf ... maar eerlijk is eerlijk ...
JOEY X heeft bewezen dan jouw APO - S ook kan breken , welswaar onder extreme omstandigheden, maar toch ..
Ik heb je mes ( APO 1 - S ) bijna dagelijks in gebruikt onder NORMALE omstandigheden en voldoet naar mijn mening EXELENT !!
wat anderen ervan vinden .. interesseert mij niet .. Ik ben nog steeds blij met de 1- S
die gaat dagelijks mee en vooral s'avonds in het bos ..
grtz. Janneman uit Nederland ....
For me folding knife without lock is no problem if you know how to use it
The 'locking' ring on Opinel and similar knives is only intended for light use, and prolonged use for even mild applications can drift the 'lock' open. These are lightweight gardener's knives not suitable for bush survival.
My favourite knife is my casstrom number 10 SFK Curly birch . MY GO to knife .
What about the Jungle King II?
I've got one. And it has many useful tools, like small torch, lighter, slingshot, mirror, paracord, fishing tools, matches, etc.