Tagged, How I Choose a Good Bushcraft or Survival Knife
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2016
- I was tagged to do a video on how I choose a Bushcraft or Survival knife by Trucks Tools and Tractors / @truckstoolsandtractors I am tagging Freedom Bushcraft / allenh60 Able2Survive / able2survivecom and Saturn Inc / @saturninc3786 to do a vid on how they choose a bushcraft or survival knife.
A Lotta fishing lures are made to catch fisherman not fish. Same with most knives.
How very true! Well said Russ.
@@richtash2747 really? Are you actually asking a question or just being a dork lol.
@@richtash2747 Be careful about the knife you buy. Don't fall for gimmicks. If you plan on only buying one knife be sure to do a lot of research.
Dave I just found this old video of yours and I have already seen it but I watched it again there's so many little good nuggets in it I really appreciate it. You truly are a down to Earth sensible Bush crafter. None of this Rambo survivalist mentality.. thank you for your no-nonsense information! 👍👍👍
You are very welcome and I'm glad you like my videos and tips so much!
This is THE longest video I have watched this year.
Why did I keep watching? Because the info is good, and you are not a knife snob. You never say something like: "This is THE right way to do ........", instead you constantly say stuff like: "Here is a neat idea I found ..." I really like that, and I can learn from a guy like you.
So many guys on videos are arrogant kids who basically say that they are right and everyone else is wrong and it's their way or you are just plain dumb. They don't all come out and say it but you can clearly see that in MOST videos. You certainly have an opinion, but it's always with a reason and you make it clear that that's what works for you and each should find what works for them.
You clearly enjoy what you do, and your joy with all sorts of cutting edges is contagious!!
Thanks again!!!
Thank you my friend! I just try and be honest and say what works for me. I have the advantage that I buy all my own gear. When folks get gear sent to them they have to say its all good or they dont get any more gear! LOL. Take care my friend and thanks for watching!
NICE. I wasn't thinking mostly about the review stuff, more about your general attitude about conveying ideas and skills. You have a purity, a humour and humility, that makes you authentic and a good teacher. You are a great example and as I watch I not only learn about what you intend to teach, but also I learn how to do a good UA-cam channel from you.
I do reviews for knives, mostly for budget folders, and I know exactly what you are saying about how it is easy to say what you want when you buy the gear yourself. I do get some knives given to me and at first there was a strong temptation to stretch the truth on the good stuff and sorta hide the flaws a bit but thankfully I got over that and now I only accept stuff if the company is fine with me saying ANYTHING I WANT about the item. Some don't want that, so I don't accept their stuff to review.. Still, I would rather buy everything, but since I am disabled and on a fixed income that won't work until my channel gets larger and starts to bring in enough $ to cover all of the purchases - it will happen, I am convinced.
Sounds like your on the right track brother. Always tell exactly what youre thinking about gear and always be yourself!
yea exactly like that chucklefuck poser Chris Tanner “Prepared Mind 101 “ .....
You may not even read this but I wanted you to know how much I enjoy your video ( is that still what we call them ?). I've been watching you quite a lot lately and I too love your deliverance and knowledge. I'm not quite up with the 21st century these days and am disabled so while I can watch I cannot get out to practice much, I just love to learn. I'm ex-military and ex-first responder fire and rescue, but my dad was a career marine, and I learned a lot from him, including survival, weapons, bush craft etc. . Back in my early years I would go out to the forest and stay for days /weekends etc. and again in my thirties I would venture out into the unknown because I had the luxc
Those tripods have proved my suspicions. You are a mad genius.
LOL, Thanks brother!
My Life Outdoors I think I saw you on the man stuff podcast yesterday
Says he is not an expert......but he makes more sense than every expert iv'e ever seen 👍👍👍
Thank you John!
After watching tons of videos and a ton of yours, I decided to give the Mora (carbon) a try. This knife is everything you have said. I have had a blast using it and cannot believe how well it keeps the edge. Thank you for pointing out you don’t need to spend a small fortune for a really good knife! 👊🏻
Great to hear that Mitchell! Like I always say, nothing beats a Mora!
I agree totally with My Simple Life. You not only make your videos entertaining and you teach what you set out to teach but you also make them fun to watch. Keep up the good work Dave and we'll keep watching.
Thanks Scott. I was always told its tough to teach and not be boring. I just have fun with it and I guess it works!
Thanks again. Your laugh is infectious and is certainly a measure of your great personality. It is another thing that has pulled me into watching your videos.
I'm glad you like the videos so much Ric!
I just know I can learn something new when I'm watching your vids dave.it's like opening a Christmas present.you know it's gonna have something great in it.thanks again for sharing mate.
Thanks Patrick! I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share. Thanks for
watching
I've been watching your videos for bout a month, just love them. My friend you would've made great teacher or leader in the military, your personality and overall genuine heart come through so well, May god bless and keep you and yours well, Thanks from the PA backwoods ; )
Always great to hear that Craig and I'm happy you like the way I do things. I just like to share what ever it takes to get people outdoors and enjoying life. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too!
Dave, I rewatched this after years of having seen before. Man, this was one of your best!
Thank you Robert!
I sat on my balcony on this warm fall day and watched every minute of your video. I enjoy all of them. Thanks for what you do!
Sounds like a good way of spending time brother! Take care and Thanks for watching
As always , so much to learn , so much to absorb and so much to see in Your videos. Great material and thanks a lot for Your sharing and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter :)
Thank you brother, I'm glad you liked it all. Thanks for watching and stay safe my friend!
primitive technology was how i found your vids, you're a hilarious dude. keep at her man
Thanks man! Stick around for more fun!
Bushcraft Heroes got me started here. Thanks boys!
My partner also resarche about survival in nature, so sometimes he showed me some clips of others. But you are the best, you win whit your sense of humor and excellent appearance as well as interpretation. You always make a smile on my face.
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you like what all I do. Thanks for watching Martina
More great Information and ideas. Thanks for taking the time to make the Video Dave, I sure to enjoy them.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share. Thanks for
watching
As much as I love all of your videos this one you showed so much professionalism in filming and information, commentary was simply awesome thank you so much
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it that much! Thanks for watching
Excellent commentary...
Thank you Kenneth!
Although I have never commented on your videos, I watch most of them. You are near the top in my book. You have great knowledge and insight. Plus, I love your sense of humor. Keep up the good work.
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you like what all I do. A sense of humor is one of my lifes tools. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the response on Reddit and for the link to your channel. What an incredible wealth of info.
Surprised I had not found it earlier. FYI one good technique to make fuzz sticks we found is to stick the tip of the knife in a log and then draw the fuzz stick across the blade.
You are very welcome and I'm glad you like my channel! Yep, that's a good method for fuzz sticks. Thanks for watching
"I'm gonna carry two, or three, Mora Companions." Heh.That's good. Three of them would still weigh only 9.3 ounces.
Two, three, Four, they are plenty light weight enough to!
Outstanding video as are all the ones i have seen so far. Being a Marine i love my K-Bar but as one of your other viewers said its a combat knife, It can be used for survival but its not really meant for that purpose. Knives are like any tool each size has a specific purpose. I havent been in the bush for many years but i do have some knowledge of bushcraft and survival. I agree with you when going out no matter if its a weekend camping trip with the family or bugging out because the fecal matter hit the rotary oscillator we need multiple sizes and shapes of knives or cutting tools. Personally I and like you I wouldnt go out with less than 3 tools, a machete as you use or a hatchet for chopping, a folding saw for quickly cutting wood, and a medium to small size knife like your Bushcraft for whittling and skinning. However i would also prefer to have a small folding knife and a second small knife like a Bushcraft. Like you I have blades stuck all over the place in my gear, including the urban stuff I carry around. Great work and keep up the videos!!!
Thanks David!, I'm glad you liked it. I hear ya on the Kabars, not really a survival knife but man is it one awesome knife! I love the two I have. I always carry my trio of tools and often a back up fixed blade. I 100% stopped carrying folders into the woods. Ive had too many locks fail on me so I no longer trust any of them. Thanks for watching
I have several people that I watch, while I am trying to get better at camping. I like watching yours the most. Largely because of the way you explain things. You use what I would call common sense. This makes it easy to understand. Thank you!
I'm glad you find my videos that helpful David!
Nice collection of knifes, great tips from your video!
Thank you Ronald!
For another easy way to feather without the fatigue, pound your knife into a stump and pull the stick backwards like the DC method but without holding the knife. I'm with you on the striker, mine is always with my rod and I don't care if I have a sharp spine or not. Although a sharp spine is good for scraping bark off trees.
Another very good featherstick method! I can see a sharpened spine being great for fluffy fine scrapings. Thanks for watching Brother!
Freakin' brilliant! tried it yesterday!
Thanks Tony! Hard to beat a machete and knife combo. There nothing that combo can't handle. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching!
hello from Saskatchewan Canada. I stumbled across your channel about six months ago and enjoy every video you put out. You have made me realize that it is time to get back out in nature and forget about the stresses of life. Your videos are both informative and funny. I look forward to your next video and cant wait to get out there and try some of the things i have seen here on your channel. Thanks and keep up the good work
Thanks, I'm glad you like what all I do so much! Get out into the wilderness any time you can. Thanks for watching
I always enjoy listening to your take on things, makes a lot of sense as usual. Cheers Dave ! All the best, Del
Thanks Del! Always good to hear that. Thanks for watching
Cool Video, good knives and fine wood connections? ;) Well done David!
Thanks Sepp, I'm glad you liked it all. Stay safe and Thanks for watching brother
Fine, informative video. Each of my ferros has an accompanying piece of hacksaw. However, I find a sharp spine to be very useful for making fine scrapings for tinder. Multi-purpose.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I can agree with the back of a knife for making shavings. Ive made some very fine fluff doing that before! Thanks for watching
Thanks again for yet another great video! I too like Mora knives both for bushcrafting but also for woodcarving which I also enjoy! Hope your area's drought ends soon and your woods turn into their normal beautiful selfies! God Bless you and yours!
You are very welcome Kenn and I'm glad you liked it. Hard to beat a Mora! Im sooo ready for the drought to be gone! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother!
I got my first mora companion carbon. Strapped it. A storm dropped a 12 foot strip of 10 foot sunchokes across my storage shed door. I grabbed the companion and chopped those 1 inch stocks as easy as if I was using a bigger knife! I was so impressed that I ordered 5 moraknivs to tuck away in my off grid trucks.
Fantastic to hear that Loren! As with everyone else, once you use a Mora you're hooked for life!
Knives? I have a Mora HD Companion that I wear as a boot knife, a Mora Companion MG in my EDC bag, I wear a Schrade SCHF 5N as a neck knife, and I carry a SAK in my pocket. A knife is simply an extension of your hand. Love them cats...The machete that I tote in the wood is an Ontario 18" blade. It's thick, it's heavy, and it's sharp as a razor. Aw hell, I'm old, and I'm gimpy, and I need good tools. I'm a simple man and I like simple tools. Good video David. Flashback: one time I went boar hunting in Arkansas with a boar spear, I stuck one and that son of a bitch tried to run up my spear and kill me! It about took all my strength to put that damned pig down. It sure did taste good though. LOL One day we'll talk about my days of rattlesnake hunting in Oklahoma. Another point, I do not baton wood, if'n I have a long stick, I will stick it between two trees and break it into smaller pieces. Okay, enough of this rambling, have a great day my friend.
Thats very cool Robert! It seems like you and I have close to the same preferences of knives! Thats a great story on the boar hunting. I always thought you was one of the most interesting persons I ever met on Facebook. I would love for you to make videos and share some more stories. Take care and Thanks for watching Robert.
Robert Winkler Just reading some of the comments.
I read yours and wanted to let you know, that if you run out of killing Rattle snake's in Oklahoma, then shoot on over to Arizona and we'll see if we can find a few of ours.
I like the desert and love our mountains and timbers.
BUT I hate those damn rattlers, to be honest I don't see a lot of them, and at least they warn you most of the time.
BUT if I see one, he is a dead rattler.
Cooking over a camp fire they taste pretty good.
I figure if I see one and kill the bastard, I just saved some kid or dog from getting bitten.
Had a young Labrador retriever get bit a few years ago, I managed to save her life, but she was never the same after that. It messed up her mind from the poison.
Well have a good one,
Stay safe.
TUCSON AZ
Robert,
If you don't mind me asking, which model of Ontario machete are you using? Thanks.
i started watching your 3 to 4 years ago videos and I looked at this one man u look like a freaking model now 😂 no homo lol awesome video
A model? My mom says I look like a slob. LOL. Thanks for watching man
Reallybigmonkey1 I like your cooking videos the most those where the ones that caught my eyes the tree grill u should patent it some day😂 I tried something like it it is awesome
Thanks man! I have a lot more cooking vids planned but the drought and fire ban has made me hold off on them. I would love to patent make and sell gear one day.
The "stake pins" are one thing you have shown that are better than anything I have seen on market.
I would also buy your small cook grills.
My cooking is based on GI canteen cups and BSA style mess kit.
I could use a "set" of your small grills for sure.
I know I will be copying your idea when I can get my welder buddy to tack it all together for me.
One to fit BDU pocket, and one to fit water bottle holder or behind my GI canteen inside the cover.
Definitely keep at the fabrication and inventions.
You have some great designs.
i really enjoyed this one Dave. When i decided recently to buy a modest priced Swedish knife for myself and for my Mrs B, i had to explain to her fully that such a knife is a tool and you use a tool to achieve an end result. She asked a question, ` Why do we need to buy two knives ? '___ My answer was quite plain and simple, `In case i am not with you.' BB, in the UK
Thanks BB, I'm glad you liked it. Lol, that was a good answer you gave your wife!
You are showing that wild camping can be done in many fun safe ways , no matter how much one has in ones pocket . Thank u. Looking forward to binge watching more.
Thanks Lana! Yep, you ain't gotta be rich to camp
Primitive Survival is awesome. The guy reminds me of James Franco. I don't know if he cam make all of the things we see without the other things he has made to use as a baseline to make the other tools. I don't know for sure. But he clearly makes amazing hits with the furnace and tile roofs. But stuff like the tile roof is long term society rebuilding. If you were in the woods, you wouldn't go through the trouble to build a fin bladed turbine bellows to draw air into a clay furnace to make terracotta roofing tiles. If you had a framework for the hut, you'd use palm fronds or something else. What he is showcasing is how society developed. There's no dialog because he is showing how the technique probably evolved back from the Stone Age.
Man he is awesome. I was told he studied primitive ways for years. I guess his channel is a little more primitive living rather than just survival.
traderjoes, If you mean Primitive Technology you can turn on closed captions and he has some dialog there.
David, Every time that I have a notion to head out and do something out in the woods, my wife gives me a hard look and asks- " has David done a video about that?" I try to slide out the door without being questioned too much but more times than not- I have to explain what I intend to do. I've gotten some really strange looks when I tell her that I'm gonna go out into the bush and make a cup of coffee. She's asked me many times if I realize that we have a perfectly good coffee maker sitting right there on the counter. Tough question. I try to tell her that it just isn't the same. If the neighbors see me out in our back yard building a fire, they call their kids and pets to get in the house. In my defense, I've never thought about roasting anybody's dog but cat is really too stringy for my taste. Just kidding but it has it's advantages- none of them has ever asked me to share my coffee. This video on knives is absolutely spot-on. My "big" knife is a Esee 5 and my "don't leave home without it" is a Randall Gamemaster. I've been questioned about using a knife such as the Randall to actually cut things with it......
I really like your videos- I always learn something new from every one.
Lol! Sounds good to me Mike! I have a coffee maker, oven and a bed at home but I like to brew eat bake and sleep out in the woods. Why? Same reason as you, it's fun! Take care and thanks for watching Brother!
Great video David! Nice to see some good ol common sense! I agree with you, I am never gonna go out without a machete and a cpl knives. I love to see all your knives and machetes in the background, it makes it easy to show my wife that I am not as crazy as she says! LOL
Thanks Jerry, I'm glad you liked it. Never hit the woods with no tools. Oh, tell the wife to look at the shelf behind me and tell her thats what you want for the next 20 birthdays. LOL. Thanks for watching
Wow, I just learned A LOT! Loved all the kitty video bombs, too! They were trying very hard to upstage you.
Thanks Donya, I'm glad you liked it. Lol, them cats always gotta get in on the filming! Thanks for watching
the part of the primitive technology guy cracked me up, I thought the same thing. the guy sharpens a rock sharper than a mora, then builds a house....with fireplace with no modern tools.
Absolutely man. While we are all arguing over which knife is best, hes using a rock for everything!
That kife spear part lol corner a bear and spear it lol lol,, I agree with u 100 the only thing I own that is Bear Grills is a feral rod, great vid buddy
LOL, well actually thats if you on a TV show. I do have a Bear Grylls ferro rod too and its pretty good! Take care and Thanks for watching Josh
Glad to see you still have woods! Been thinking about you with all the wildfires around. Man, we need rain! Appreciate the description and reasoning behind the different types of knives. I learned a lot!
Oh Im very happy to still have woods! Theres fires ALL around me here. I'm glad you liked the vid. Thanks for watching Alex
Always great to see a new video from you Hon!! This one was good 😊 a favorite topic for sure! Lol .. I think I'm pretty much always on the lookout for another knife 😉😉 just love em! Lol .. Lots of good practical common sense advice from you, as usual. Thanks for taking the time to make these for us David! ..Appreciated!!
Always great to be back on here Ruth! I wished I was rich enough to just make vids for a living but Im a po boy. LOL. Take care and see ya in the next one Ruth!
whether or not you will choose to use his techniques, ways, etc... I really like, enjoy, and appreciate the in-depth explanation of his opinions and facts.
Thanks Matty!
the older I get the more simple I like my knives. The old Hickory Or Chicago Cutlery kitchen knife is about perfect. Of course like you dont beat on my knifes with rocks and rarely baton them. I also carry and axe with me since a machete is not practical for this area.
Sounds good to me Randy. Sometimes simple is better. I showed the battoning of a knife for this video simply because the subject was knives. In real life I rarely ever baton a knife and do all battoning with a machete. Ive always figured axes for colder climates and machetes for warmer climates. Always great to hear from you my friend
You really jump around re. topics but the wealth of your knowledge really ties it all together. Very informative and enjoyable. Kudos!
I do jump around a lot. I have a lot in my head to say and it gets jumbled up.
Added this to my channels survival playlist - awesome video thanks! thought your cats were going to steal the show for a minute! love the coffee pots - have several myself!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it that much! Them cats seem to get into everything I do outside. LOL. Thanks for watching
you're welcome- keep up the good videos
I realy love your vids ! thank you for al youre vids en your fun way of doing things, your humor ,you make me smile just by saying Hi ! ;) Have fun ! en all youre toys :P
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and the way I do things! I do love my toys! Thanks for watching
Quote "IMA MACHEEETE GUY" love the show brother.
LOL, I am! Thanks for stopping by Brother
Ain't that neat?? LOL!
One again you are for sure my favorite UA-camr! You make bad days a little better with your always happy personality. Your videos are super informative and interesting. I can't wait to see some new videos! You and nick keep it up!
Thanks Jim, I'm glad you like em so much. I have lots o fun videos planned for 2017 so stay tuned! Thanks for watching
+Reallybigmonkey1 so excited!
Enjoy your pearls of wisdom. To me wisdom is always preferred as you have. Great video David.
Thank you Bob!
Great video! Thanks for sharing brother!
I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share. Thanks for
watching Brother.
So much goes through my mind, it spills out of my ears.......
LOL!
I got to stick an earplug in one side...not much in there to slow it down😂(they say)
Thank you David! Very informative video. I love knives, and could never own too many. I have several of the ones you showed here, and I appreciate what you had to share about each of them. I am a survivalist who is exploring more of the bushcrafting ways of doing things, so I always enjoy your pointers and tricks. You never disappoint.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Man can you tell I love knives too? Ive always said survival and bushcraft are totally different but it is amazing how bushcraft skills can make a survivalists life a lot easier. Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one brother
Thanks for keeping it real. I get frustrated and somewhat taken on a small confusion train ride, with emotional TV displays regarding knives and strapping to a stick and digging and only having a knife and weird designs. thank you for expressing, by your experience, the type of tool a knife is meant to be and being practical. use the knife to make a tool. Love it. thanks again.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the way I did it. Often times, too many folks are under the impression that if you see something on TV or a movies that its got to be real. About 50% of whats on them TV shows is good solid advice. About 5% of what you see in movies is good solid advice. LOL. Thanks for watching
Love the video it rocks and you rock to
Thank you James!
14:38 black panther oh no lol
LOL, actually two of them!
Epic cats
I love it when you're really into a fire technique and all of a sudden...QUIDDIES !! and they're all up in the "triangle of death" just waaaathchin...hey Poppa...when's dinner??
Howdy! Glad to see you!!!
Boy that fellow on Primitive technologies is really something. Everybody has their niche and some of these people I'm certainly in awe...You, Dave are on the top of my list! I always admire your opinion on Bushcraft subjects and I hope you will continue to express that opinion (especially about gear and knives.) Thanks for the effort you spend on passing your extensive knowledge.
Just another old admirer,
Clark
Always great to hear from you Clark! Im happy you think a lot of me and what all I do. I'll try to continue to express my opinion as long as I dont start too many fights. LOL. Take care and Thanks for watching
love your videos and the cats. thumbs up from Suwanee, GA Sir!
Thank you my friend!
i dont have a knife yet so the ved you have up is helping me to deside what type i may go with so for that thanks
Sounds good to me John. Take a look at this link for a good one. www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-Military-4-1-Inch/dp/B009NZVZ3E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1478919716&sr=8-3&keywords=mora+companion
thanks man i like that one .
how did you get that blue bar around your name in the comment section? It would really help me manage my channel! thanks a lot!
I honestly dont remember but, if I had to guess, theres some setting you can go into on Google+ that changes stuff like that if you still have a Google+ account. Those pages used to be tied to our UA-cam channels so any setting there got set over here for some reason.
I hope you made a lot of money on this video. I lost count but there must have been a dozen ads in this one. I liked this one a lot because you explained the reasoning behind your choices to select and to discard. Really good video. I get bored to tears with some peoples videos. If I do, I don't go back. I have never been bored with any of yours.
Fantastic to hear that George! I've heard a few say the videos are too long but I love it when I hear they are never boring!
I love your honesty & thank you for sharing all based on experience & education. I’ve learned much from you. Thank you!!!
Fantastic to hear that! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend
i love cats... keep most the mice away from the farm an theyre so low maintnance ... best pets ever. de la gato
I'll agree to that Ty. Theres no mice anywhere round my house!
Another excellent video! I was on Amazon looking at the Mora Companion knifes and noticed that there are 5 different Companion models. Which exact model do you recommend? Thanks
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I forgot to mention my favorite one since they have them in a thin version, thick version and even stainless. Heres a link for the one I find the best www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-Military-4-1-Inch/dp/B009NZVZ3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485459439&sr=8-1&keywords=mora+companion+HD+carbon Thanks for watching
Thanks for the info!
Youre welcome my friend!
I ordered the Mora that you recommended and it is a really nice knife. It's pretty amazing that it doesn't cost more than it does. Light weight and really high quality. It's earned a permanent spot in my backpack! Thanks!
Reallybigmonkey1 how is it with batoning?
I have never failed to enjoy your instructive and intelligent videos. Coming from the UK, What you do is almost alien to us, simply because we don't have the space for bush crafting etc (at least legally). I am now an old guy who will pass over with an envious craving to be able to bush craft as you do and you do it so well. My hat is off to you. Excellent videos sir . I am subscribed and will be looking forward to ALL of your views on your subject. Respect and peace to you.
Thanks Tony, I'm glad you like the vids and what all I do. I have talked to plenty of people from the U.K. that have all said the same thing. Its almost impossible to find a spot to do bushcraft type camping in. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by so much woodland. Thanks for the sub and Thanks for watching
Always be watching your vids bro :) Hope you'll keep going because you're brilliant and all of your viewers will agree, a very, very special guy, but don't ever think that you're being opinionated. An opinionated person is someone who gives opinion on things that they know little or nothing about. However, you have great experience (and then some) on what you comment on. Just because you have an opinion does not make you opinionated. Superb, instructive videos. (in my opinion, lol ) Peace and be happy bro.
We look forward to all your videos David. Always great insight and tips to collect and use. Thanks.
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you liked it. Thanks for watching
I feel the same on all the hype about thing that really dont matter in actual survival. Great vid keep it up.
Well said and thanks for watching!
Thank you for the informative video, I like the idea of closing your eyes and feeling the handle.
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching Brother
your bushcraft office or whatever you call it.. omg is like a candy store... while your talking about the knife in your hand im trying to see all the awesome stuff behind you.. would be fun to see it all.. makes me wanna go buy another knife or two.. thanks for another exciting video Dave.. see you in the next one!
I guess I call that the gear room. At least thats what everyone nick named it. LOL. The part behind me is sorta organized but the part behind me looks like a garbage dump. I gotta clean it up one day I'm glad you liked the vid, Thanks for watching
You are a brave man shooting videos with your back turned to those mountain lions walking around behind you. 🦁
Lol! No fear my friend
Good video! I like your common sense approach to bush crafting; I always learn a new trick or two watching your videos. BTW: I’m glad that black panther didn’t attack you (14:34).
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and how I do things. LOL, That black panther is always lurking around here! Thanks for watching
Another Amazing Vid, Nice work, I share your love of the scandi grind brother ! Thanks for all the great tips Dave, so very much appreciated !!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Nothing beats a Scandi for bushcraft! Thanks for watching
You had me rolling at 38:00 "If you try and stab something with this, it'll break off, run off and you'll lose your knife"...LOL...Mora Companion is exactly the Mora knife I just recently purchased! :-) Thanks for the great video as always Dave!
Billy
LOL, well man its the truth! It can happen. Youre gonna love that Mora man. Thanks for watching Billy!
Well, another hit David, very well thought out. You have a great collection of gear, jealous. A couple of weeks ago, my wife asked me to pick a Mora for Christmas. I was leaning toward the #2 for a more traditional style, also my dad had one, but you steered me right on the sp53. I think I may have to go with the Companion haha. Thanks for the video, great job. Take care brother
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Great that you love the SP53. I have a Mora #2, Mora 2000, Mora Bushcraft black and a Mora High Q but the Mora Companion with a carbon blade is what I grab 90% of the time. Thanks for watching
I know nothing about bushcraft, but what a fun, interesting and down-to-earth tutorial on knives and their many uses in the field. Excellent job.
Thanks Philip! I'm glad you liked it
Excellent video my friend,you always think outside the box.Waiting to see you on Saturday night Live.Stay safe.😁👍
Thanks William, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one!
Great video David, really enjoyed the comments about rambo and the general ego knocking for the puffed up ones out there.
Thanks Diana. One of the things I respect the most about a youtuber is appearing real and not like a TV show host. LOL. Thanks for watching
Love the ending. The back up to a mora is another mora! Like at sea we say the backup to a GPS is another GPS. You didn't talk cost, but you certainly could have afforded yet another mora.
Thanks Capt! Well with a Mora, cost is no issue. They are sometimes cheaper than the china made junk! I love a back up to my back up. LOL.
Very enjoyable video. Practical, informative and a casual attitude. Thanks much!
Thanks David, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
I'll be honest, you peaked my curiosity in your mention of the primitive technology guys channel so I paused yours and sought him out. Found one where he made a stone axe. That was certainly 'Billy bad a$$', and I did subscribe. But as I am not interested in surviving in a world that has turned stone age I will continue to anxiously await your videos. You are fun and your videos are incredibly easy to follow in the detail needed to succeed at having a good time.
Carry on, my brother, carry on.
Man, what that guy shows is awesome but I understand, most folks do not have the time to ever do what he does. I guess what all I try to show anyone can do. Take care and Thanks for watching
another great video Dave! Alot of things to think about when thinking of getting a knife. Thanks for all you do. Have a great day and cant wait for the next one.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Yep, theres a whole bunch of things to think about before settling on one knife. Thanks for watching
Hahaha...I Learned THAT lesson the hard way! I had a brand new Bark River Forester back in the day and used it to dig out a tent stake that was pounded into a root about 4 inches deep...that poor knife was scratched up something awful! That was in the early 2000's and Bark River has policy where they will "tune up" your knife....clean, polish, sharpen...you just pay shipping. I found out about that program last year and my knife is good as new and will NEVER be used as a digging tool again! And thanks for the digging stick idea, too!
Really? I never knew that! That's a good deal with Bark River. Thanks for watching brother
dave, you are the man! This old dog has learned so much from you. Thank you!
Always great to hear that!
It may be your opinion, but you make such good sense defending it, that I learn more than you intended. I think that some of the survivalists arguments come from a desire to cover every scenario, no matter how remote. Your more common sense approach is refreshing.
Thanks Stephen, I'm glad you liked it and learned. I like to look at it as what could realistically happen. Thanks for watching man
I'm glad that you are on UA-cam, I learn a lot from you.
Always good to hear that and being on UA-cam has been one of the most fun hobbies Ive ever done!
I dont know how ou can make a better video..you said so many truths in the beginning that it would take me as long to mention every one as it took to make this video. .this is so excellent. thanks buddy!!!!
Thank you Brother, I'm glad you liked it that much! I feel like I just sat down and spoke what was always on my mind when it came to blades. Thanks for watching my good friend!
very informative and done in such an entertaining manner, that hour just flew by!
Thanks John, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching man
Thats a great subject for a tag Dave. I really enjoyed your perspective on the subject. Survival is a fun subject, I think there is alot of fantasy and imagined scenarios involved with the marketing. I'm also one that uses a sharpened spine, but not for the ferro rod, mostly just to save the edge of the blade and to loosen fibers or create fuzz for fire or remove bark, or like with cedar, breaking fibers. I might just do a video on this subject myself, I hope you dont mind
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. How true! Not only is there a lot of fantasy involved, theres also a lot of idiotic designs of knives that cure problems that never existed. Very good use of a sharpened spine, I can agree with that! Yeah, make a vid bro and consider yourself tagged. Thanks for watching
Boy I thought I saw all your videos. I am finding some today that I haven't seen. I am glad to find them.
Great to hear that Dianna!
Outstanding video. This is a video that both beginners and with experience in bushcraft should watch
Thank you Carlos!
Black mountain lion shows up behind you at 14:37 :) Great video man, keep up the good work!
LOL, actually I have three of them black mountain lions! Thanks for watching
I just love the way your cat was walking past in the background....lol... :)
great video man....
LOL, them cats gotta be in everything. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
RBM at 51 I've been messing with knives along time! All I can say is nicely done brother, nicely done... Mark
Thank you Mark!
I hope the fires are not threatening your favorite areas and loved ones. take care. Thank you for another great video.
Well so far they are all around us but not too close yet. My favorite spot up in the North East Georgia mountains got burnt pretty bad in Cohutta Georgia. Take care and Thanks for watching
Wow I really luked out lol. My first hiking trip I took a Mora I had just purchased knowing nothing about knife selection. I still take it every time I go into the woods fits my hand perfect. And I love that your cats always make appearance lol .
You did well! For the price range nothing beats a Mora! The cats think they own the place. Lol.
I just have to say I love you funny since of humor! Your channel is super informative and creative. I've even got my girlfriend to watch your videos and dam she hates survival shows. But I just wanted to say thank you!
Sounds great Jeff and I'm glad you two like what all I do. Thanks for watching
Good information David. Really enjoy your perspective on bush craft.
Thanks Donnie, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
thank you for all the hard work you do making these videos. I'm a huge fan.
You are very welcome Brother!