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I like this guy the best from all the other UA-camrs on these topics. He’s not going by the hype or really trying to sell you a brand. He’s like hey look this is what works for me, nothing fancy about it. He’s real and you gotta respect that.
If my knife fell into the lake i want to be okay with letting it go. No five thousand dollar knives. No five hundred year old work of art from a master Japanese sword maker. It just has to work.
But you don't want a piece of shit that will rust , chip, have no retention and feel like shit in your hand. A walmart knife will cost more in the long run, because gerbers will fail.
I did it! I got the Knife Mounted to the front and to my support side of my Plate Carrier behind my Magazines. Armed with my Technical Knowledge, No Paracord is Safe!
I've never served yet I live in a place where you have no choice but to shoot back .I am not dumb enough to openly admit how many people I've stopped for lack of a better word.but I can tell you I've done the world many favors.iam considered by those who know me to be a gorilla soldier .a true red white and blue straight arrow.yet I've never served a day . from aiding the injured to making heroin dealers disapear by way of night mission I am that guy
Durring my "vacations' in Central america, and trips to Iraq and Somalia I carried my brothers Randal One that he carried in Nam. I also carried an old hawk and machette on my ruck made by an old geezer in Arkansas around 1950, he used car springs. All are retired now ... Nam model one priceless... so i have a big nife made by the geezers son and a crkt folder and hawk when i go bushcraft camping and hiking ....
I love this guy. He speaks objectively and analytically from experience. He is not a mall ninja SovCit pedaling a product or reciting what he heard others say. Most importantly, he is self-confident enough not to be a show-off or a loud mouth. Truly a diamond in the rough on UA-cam. I look forward to taking some of their classes. The consumate "silent professional."
Well done! As a Marine (who never cared for Ka-Bars, sacrilegious I know!) And a knifesmith I'll agree! Especially the part about sticking to one or two knives. Thanks, always looking to improve my work/skills.
I really like the spartan fighter, shes a winner in combat, search & destory!! Have used a blade like it in NAM, many years ago & she has 2x's on her!!!! she saved my life on thoes ocations! Also carred my bayonet off corse.. Thanks brother for your video! GOD BLESS!!!! ~~~~ 82nd AIRBORNE ~~ ALL THE WAY ~~ Howard M. ~~
I really appreciate Karls honesty. People spending 400+ dollars on knives and then justifying it by making up all these fairytales about why their knife is so special and expensive.. A knife is a knife. Damn right Karl, god bless you buddy and greeting all the way from northern Europe.
Thank you for the zip tie tip. I carry a simple karambit on person/chest rig along with my fixed blade. Me personally I like high carbon steel for ease of easy sharpening and edge retention. Love your channel and God bless Patriot.
Christophe Clugston useless if you are not trained in FMA. Fad no I have been trained in FMA/Silat with the Karambit for over 24 years. You must not know the history of the Karambit my friend maybe a fad to you Westerners.
@@EREBVS999 Ageeed, if you have ever watched someone who knows how to use one properly they are a very useful and deadly weapon! I would love to learn how to deploy and use one in every day defense!!!
@@christopheclugston Karambits are excellent for law enforcement use, makes gaining control easy, better retention than even ka bar tdi, whick i like as well
@@EREBVS999 double or single edge? From what I undersatand the double edge ones are the ones that are so deadly. Not sure about the single edge. Either way it's only deadly in someone knows how to use it.
That Blackjack is awesome! I just ordered one for my Go bag. First impression of it was with a light chop you could destroy your opponants knuckles. I love mine.
That 1st knife you picked up from the table is an Applegate - Fairbairn, basically an Improved Fairbairn - Sykes designed by Maj. Rex Applegate, USA, in conjunction with Capt William Fairbairn. The 2nd knife is a Fairbairn - Sykes, WWII, British Second Pattern. To your right of the Applegate, is a Cold Steel Revision of the 1917 Trench Knife. Got one in my collection, nice. I punched myself LIGHTLY in the palm, DAMN that hurt!! And I had leather gloves on! Then I have an Original Khukuri that my Sister picked up for me when she was invited to a Wedding in India. (Asked me if I wanted anything while she was there!) Ha ha ha. Good information, good video! Thank you. Keep it the good work!
Big fan of the airforce survival knives. Built by Ontario, short blade, good grip. Sterdy enough to trust my life to, and cheap enough that that if it's lost in the field I won't cry about it. Scouts out!
Spot on thinking. I used to have the mentality of more is better. Carrying 3 caliber handguns and 5 knives all over the place and it was way over complicated. Once i started escrima training I figured my instructor would encourage having "options" but he laughed at me (I had a "tacticool" attitude i hate to admit). He is a huge proponent of keeping everything simple (simple attacks become complicated under duress, complicated attacks become impossible). That's probably the quickest way to separate "real" from "fake". Real is real simple, fake in fancy. Subbed, great vid.
Quick note on Tactical Tomahawks, most of the people i've ever seen use one tactically were using some sort of Voodoo Hawk. The spike on the back is a solid prybar and i've seen people use them to pry open doors or easily open something like a manhole that has a small hole that you can torque to open. So while they're heavier than carrying a knife you get the utility of a hatchet and a prybar as well as having a melee weapon.
Hey Karl. Been carrying an ESEE 4 on my molle for the last 5 years. Never let me down yet. Great vid, see you when you stop in Chicago for lala. Strength and Honor. Sebastian
Sebastian, great to hear from you. Glad you liked the video. Looking forward to Chicago this summer. Please say “Hi” to the crew for me. Strength and Honor, TR
Love the channel! I was disappointed you didn't recommend the Ginsu knife. Man the way that knife cut thru frozen veggies and aluminum cans was so impressive. Plus I think they threw in a set a steak knives with every Ginsu purchase.
I also carry a ESEE 6 with a blade tech tek lok, it stabs, chops and slashes great. Have a Cold steel AK47 folder as back-up.... Greetings from Germany..
Great video!. I have used a Gerber Prodigy in Kosovo, a Tops Tom Brown Tracker in Afghanistan and a Tops Tahoma Field Knife in Mali. Different scenarios, different knives.
Thanks Brother. I also have one of those blackhawk knives. I kept mine on my left side under my duty belt (police officer). It was hidden for the most part, but like you it gave me piece of mind in case a suspect grabbed my weapon during a building search. Appreciate the additional tips.
Owned a ton of knives in the last 40yrs. Leatherman Fuse- most used tool I own Benchmade Nimravus- one of the best fixed blades I've ever carried. Currently EDC a CRKT Rakkasan. Love it except the tip is a bit fragile. Stabbed a 60-70 lb hog with it. 5" blade slide in to the hilt. Also impressed with the Clever Girl. Same designer for both knives.
Great topic with solid points to back up your opinion. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks for the links and the time you take for your write ups.
Been in 2 knife fights my entire life...Chicago out of all places. Both times got cut with zippers for show and tell...and guess what? 15 years of Kali and Escrima work helped a bit and young age saved my ass from a brutal end. But carrying a fully loaded tac vest is a beast in itself adding practice and the choice in effective and appropriate knife carry is everything. He is on the money as far what tool to use in hairy situations. Kudos 👍.
I could picture Karl riding through the front door of the enemy on his dirt bike chopping heads off with that black jack knife. Riding wheelies, chopping heads, it's all in a day's work.
I like this video a lot because its about practical knife using things, and not about what particular knife is "the best". -"A knife ist a knife - I really don't care" was may favourite quote of the video! -And the topic, that a knife is usefull if you can Stab and Slash and chop - not only one of it - was a interesting point.
Big fan of the ESEE 6 for heavy field use and ESEE 4 on the kit with ESEE Izula on the belt. Best part of ESEE knives is the warranty... Unconditional.
@Shawn Collier actually they are about 150 and i personally hate esee if i had to choose an esee it would be the 5 much tougher because its thicker plus the esee 6 looks and feels cheap to me....for me its bark river in cpm 3v all day WAY tougher steel and WAY better edge retention and wont rust on ya anywhere near as fast as an esee.... bark river is more expensive but you get what you pay for lifetime guarantee and you can send it in for what they call spa treatment...i know stupid name.... they just clean it up and sharpen it for free not to mention it has a convex grind (much stronger) than esee flat grind or sabre grind!!!! but youll pay 250+ for it..... who cares about how stainless it is if it breaks....just my opinion....i own both!! also kabars 1095 cro van is much better than esee 1095 so is kabars heat treatment and half the price of an esee....with cpm 3v you can pry a car door open or fillet a fish its the best ive ever seen and i have been a user and collector since the first grade and im 43
@Shawn Collier im just saying there are much better options it depends on what you like but if you want the best thats out there Bark River is the best ive seen if you get it in cpm 3v......go to DLT trading or knives ship free and check them out LOTS of different models best seller is the bravo series!!!!
@Shawn Collier The Esee 6 in dark earth color is $108 at knifeworks.com while the 4 is $101. The problem at least for me and as I noticed for quite a few others, is the somewhat blocky and squared handles. However, at the theknifeconnection.net you can get proper, super comfortable G10 handles, but for the extra cost of $50. They also have better sheaths compared to nylon KaBar sheaths. Plastic still, but better than KaBar's nylon. As far as Bark River goes, yes they're of high end quality, but if for example you go after a 5-6 inch blade then you're looking at around $200 to $250. The Bravo 1 he mentioned, is much smaller than an Esee 6 and it's $180+ in A2 steel and $225 in 3V steel. So we're not exactly comparing similar products...
I about fell off the barstool when you showed/reasoned your Black Mamba, I concur, and certainly appreciate your time again and again sir. Lots of info straight up!
I love it when someone says "be great" with 1 piece of equipment instead of good at several. I've always been taught to practice like you play and find that piece of kit you like and become an expert on that particular piece of kit. Doesn't matter if it's a knife, IFAK, rifle, or pistol. Learn it and stick with it. Become an expert on your gear and stick with what you know. Resist the latest and greatest fad. Great video and thanks for what you do.
Zip ties are amazing, they are basically the modern version of mechanic's wire. One of my faves that I am never without is Hockey Tape, the fabric type, used instead of band-aids at work, can make a temp cast for broken arm with 2 sticks & a roll of tape. Can make repairs to broken firearm stocks, also if you don't find that the handle of your fixed blade knife is fat enough in your hand a few or many wraps fixes this, also fixes a slippery handle as well. Taped my BK 7 handle as soon as I got it. Much better now. Fixes cracked axe handle etc.
People are always going to have preferences in brand. Just like how guys prefer Glock over HK or FN over Sig. To me, like you, steel comes from the ground. I don't really care who shaped it into what I need as long as I have what I need. I was a Coastie (bring the hate) and we had a lot of SOG blades. I carried that with me when I got out. Now I'm a self defense instructor and my mindset has shifted a little in terms of the application of my kit. I went through phases, I had the Benchmade SOCP dagger for a while. Good knife, great concept but it only was good for one scenario. I don't carry folders. I ended up going with K-Bar TDI blades. Yes I know they're cheap and made overseas but from a self defense standpoint they get the job done. I have custom kydex for it so it sits horizontally over my belt buckle. When I'm outdoors I have a K-Bar Becker Companion that I have for all the heavy lifting that the TDI isn't designed for. Other than that I keep it simple. Also like you, I don't need a room full of guns or blades. I stay proficient in what I carry and know how to run other things if needed. But in reality I don't need one of each flavor. Thanks for the video. I got you guys on Patreon. Love the stories too. Good to stay connected in the community after making the painful transition back into civilian life. See you guys next time!
I just learned something great from this video. I carried a KA BAR in the Marines, but the point Karl made about the grooved/curved handle was great. You’ll know what direction the blade is in low light conditions.
I have many knives of all sorts. However, the one I like best is the one my grandfather and I made from a Jeep leaf spring. We modeled it after a katana he brought back from japan. It is extremely strong, razor sharp, easy to sharpen, and will pierce anything within reason. The blade is about 9 inches and handle is about 5 1/2. It has served me very well for more than 40 years now for many things. I have worn out several sheaths carrying it. I finally made a very good one out of some very thick waxed leather. I took my time making it. It turned out better than I expected! It has a metal liner/insert at the top and tip. I glued and riveted those in. I’m not saying it is the best in the world. I am saying that it has done all I’ve asked of it for a long time. It still holds an edge and looks more, or less just like the week we made it. However, I have had to replace the cord wrap once. It is wrapped just like the Kanta is, which I still have. I’m sure there are better ones, but mine has proven itself to me many many times. And has saved my life a couple of times. Factory knives? I like many. The Marine Raider and cold steel SRK and Tanto come to mind. But I always carry a small good fixed blade and good pocket knife too. I do like Benchmade and Cold Steel pocket knives. Smaller fixed blades I haven’t decided on a particular one yet. I did carry a small Case fixed blade for a few years. It did very well for small tasks. And of course I love the USMC Kbar!!! Just my thoughts. Semper Fi
3 blades: TOPS Operator 7 (Dark Edition ~ shaped a lot like your blades, curved belly & weighted front end - & it’s thick enough to double for a crowbar!); Spyderco Jumpmaster 2; & ancient [circa 1983] Gerber Mark II - still razor sharp & it just looks wicked! Superb Video, Karl - keep ‘em coming and God Bless OUR Military/Veterans🇺🇸
Well done. Many people don’t know know the difference between in the field vs in the Combat zone! Keep Alert and stay alive God Bless You and Thank for your Honorable Service
(...puts down controller...) Wait, this can't be right. Fake news? This thing doesn't costs several hundred dollars. How on earth are net ninjas supposed to win knife fights against ISIS and Planet of the Apes with a sub $100 knife? (...picks up controller...)
Been making knives for over 40 years. Sold some to brothers... learned some tough lessons. I appreciate your no nonsense comments. Good to see that you speak plain and honest. The old “It’s not what you do but how good you look doing it.” Seems to have moved on to NAVSPECWAR... thank goodness. DOL
I quit FB but there is a great body of us "SF Brothers" if you arent already a member. Met a lot of great guys and connected with some former team mates too. @@TacticalRifleman
Original KA-BAR. Slices, stabs, chops, and I have used it as a hammer. My dad gave me one over 30 years ago and I still take it with me almost everywhere (well not always on my belt). The best Jerry, the best.
My ESSE fixed and my Benchmade Emerson folder is all I will ever need! And I agree. I have a ton of great knives but I truly only EDC the folder But I always have the ESSE with me in the outdoors. All my other knives just collect dust on the shelf
I love my ESEE 4 and I enjoy the dan winkler axe too.. its good for breaching, choping wood and people.. I plan on getting my hands on dan winkler belt knife
So his favorite knife is a scaled down Kukuri. Good choice. However never bust on the axe. The amount of weight and power that you can generate to a fine edge= damage.
Solid info. Go with what works for you. I got a Gerber prodigy as a gift. Touched up the blade and have had zero complaints. If your new to fixed blades ka-bar isn't a bad place to start. Solid info man. Good job.
You can't argue with a Gurkha about their blade, they are some of the best knife men in the world. I travel to Nepal every few years and bought a kukri from one of the suppliers to the military (if you go, there are a lot of tourist shops selling "real Gurkha knives", do your research first). Word of advice, it takes a LOT of practice to get good with a kukri.
I love my Cold Steel. Always ALWAYS make sure it’s a true Full Tang with a quality non slip grip and of coarse long enough to punch through tissue, bone and destroy vital organs. I also keep my blades absolutely razor sharp. Roger that
oh, and in my opinion, the best fixed blade knife is the Tahoma Field Knife made by TOPS Knives. I designed a kydex sheath for it that enables me to make it my EDC. it rides very comfortably beneath my left arm, like a shoulder holster for a pistol. thanks Karl, thumbs up, as always!
ricardo you can find them on Amazon. I prefer the stainless steel versions. They say you can get a slightly sharper edge on the high carbon version but they rusty like crazy workout proper care. You don't have that issue with stainless.
I know you posted this video over a year ago but I just watched it. Love the information. I’m a Marine Veteran. The K-Bar(kil-a-bear) is a good starter knife and will work for most every day task but it doesn’t hold up to extreme tasks. I broke my first Kbar at the hilt splitting up kindling. So I bought a bark river Gunny. It’s a great knife for bush craft and hunting. Plus can be used for self defense if need be. When I was overseas I carried a Strider BN-SS as my main Combat Knife and a Strider DB-L as my everyday use knife. Again love the video. Simper-Fi
I have an actual Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. All the British stamps of royal authority by the maker. Made by the Sheffield Steel Company in Sheffield England. It's a thinner shaped knife that is difficult get a decent grip. The steel on the blade is extremely hard and very difficult to sharpen. Seems best for stabbing, not so much for slicing. The sheath has an elastic band for a retainer instead of a snap loop strap. There are two lengths of leather on the main body of the sheath that appear to be sewn together to make two additional loops. Rather have a larger handle knife like my Kabar. Stamped US Army on the blade, and, an American eagle with US Army on the sheath. The other preferred knife is the Gerber Mark 2. I think it is a better product design the the Fairborn Sykes knife. Just larger so you can get a better grip. That Fairborn-Sykes knife is only for display. An awesome history behind that knife from WW-2, used by the SAS.
I only just started watching the video, and know nothing about what you're saying about it, but that's a pretty awesome breadth of good fixed blade knives right there. I have a large collection of fixed blade and folding knives, but essentially use one Benchmade for a pocket carry, and another as a fixed blade. The rest are just pretty to look at. A good knife is a fantastic form of modern industrial art.
I wonder why, when you pull your "beltknife" out of the sheath in a icepick grip you have the blade facing away from you and to the other guy. Testing on a pig told me it`s way easyer and devastating to have the blade to the ellbow and then hammerfist and pull instead of trying to push through. Also interesting when someone is trying to block the knifehand. Maybe you could go more into it.
@@travisn4493 Sure When he is sleeping with a bat. I`m not without military experience. I`ve been in a airborne unit but that doesn`t matter. Everyone is volnuerable and there are a lot of ways to kill someone, especially if he doesn`t know he is hunted. I know what works for me and blade away from me doesn`t work for me. If i`m informed right the edge away from me in an icepick grip originates in the use of japanese tantos, which are a whole different thing to most modern combat knives (samurai helmets abd their armor are also the way they are for reasons.. In my pov it also misses the point that most people try to get away from the knife ---> you stab someone in the neck and push him with your hand. Once he sees the knife it goes away and rips badly open. WIth the blade towards him that`s not the case. Maybe you hit, maybe he bleeds but there is no saying if you cut the important parts to take him out. I find it surprising how little people test their knife things on a dead pig. It`s well worth to look at how butchers do their thing since they work with knives and meat all day.
i still have my KA BAR for the last 20 years :) i have it in my belt at the right back area and sometimes i have it in my backup. i have it for survival and in a pocket i have stuff to lit a fire. i also have a benchmade folding knife on my trouser pocket. however the point you got to have a knife in your plate carrier for close combat. you got a good point. thanks karl for the info
I enjoy all your vids. I carry my K- Bar (old Marine habits die hard), a Gerber multi tool and my bolo from the PI. Also carry a hatchet for my kind of heavy duty camp work. I know it's allot but it works for this old 31. Again, thanks for the vid and most importantly your service. Semper Fi.
"A knife is a knife is a knife" is only partially true. Cheap knives come with cheap steel & hasn't been heat treated correctly. If it's dull after cutting up a couple cardboard boxes then throw it away. Do your research or ask someone that knows knives. Steels like 8cr13mov are shit if you actually use your knife or you life might depend on it. Knowing how to *properly* hand sharpen is a must as you won't have your Wicked Edge in your pack with you. And if you aren't great at hand sharpening then get someone to teach you & stay away from steels like M390, CTS204P, 20CV, S90V, etc... as they are not easy to sharpen, though they do stay SHARP longer. As always, you get what you pay for!
Carl, great videos. Want to thank you for making me a safer driver. I have been afflicted with road rage since teen ager. I now tell myself before waving at other driver with one finger Carl may be in the other vehicle... Bad for me. LOL Thank you for your service.
Karl, I don't mean to be rude by not arguing with you, but I do agree with all of your main points ! In the woods I carry a fixed blade knife that can perform all of the various knife attacks, as well as all camp chores such as carving, cutting and batoning. I also carry a folding multitool, which of course has a knife blade in it. Depending on where I am hiking, I sometimes also carry Bear Spray which works on all animals including humans. The gun(s) I carry are capable of stopping the most powerful and dangerous predators in the area, normally bears and/or mountain lions. Very good. Thank you very much
"What's so complicated about swish-swish-stab? It's a sword, dude, not a fighter jet." Great video on placement and utility. Old school HSLD: Duct tape, paracord, hose clamps, and zip ties.
I agree with you. For me, a knife must fit my hand securely for what I intend to do with it. It should be strong enough to handle the tasks I've chosen for it. It should also hold an edge well or sharpen easily. Zip ties rule the day in securing equipment. Good stuff, keep 'em coming
I actually enjoyed your show I'm a new scrubscriber and I know the knife I used in the service but I need and every day fixed blade and you gave me some good ideas. Thank you John West
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How about a 30 second ad of Karl showing us how to do some proper body hair groomin with a pocket knife?
Ober - hahahaha lmao, I think my wife would like that video more than I would!
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Excellent post.
Why would we help him line his pockets? He has $20000 worth shit on shelves he doesn't use. he's good.
I like this guy the best from all the other UA-camrs on these topics. He’s not going by the hype or really trying to sell you a brand. He’s like hey look this is what works for me, nothing fancy about it. He’s real and you gotta respect that.
I had no idea Norm MacDonald knew so much about knives. Great video, Norm.
InspiretoVictory Tactical Burt Reynolds.
Would be cool to have Karl pop in for Norm McDonald in a movie and just be a badass :D
“Hey uh guys... you know what sucks? Going black on Ammo.”
@@Slippindisc I read that in Norm's voice. Lol
Justin The Pitbull I know right?
If my knife fell into the lake i want to be okay with letting it go. No five thousand dollar knives. No five hundred year old work of art from a master Japanese sword maker. It just has to work.
But you don't want a piece of shit that will rust , chip, have no retention and feel like shit in your hand. A walmart knife will cost more in the long run, because gerbers will fail.
KA-BAR
@@warthief3401nah, Cold Steel SRK 3V
So don’t get a expensive knife tf
SOG Seal Pup.
Pakistani Bowie.
GERBER Hatchet.
Entrenching Tool.
this channel is too damn underrated.
Chong Wu 100% agree with that 👍🏻
Help us spread the word. Thanks for watching, TR
Mr Wu you my new friend are what is called a mans man!!
One of my favorite channels
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I did it! I got the Knife Mounted to the front and to my support side of my Plate Carrier behind my Magazines. Armed with my Technical Knowledge, No Paracord is Safe!
Sorry to disappoint you but I totally agree with everything you said, it makes perfect sense and another great video.
"I know that a six inch blade never loses reception."
FOOKIN lazer sights
GPS Satellites
I'd like to see your wares
I fear not the man who knows 1000 kicks, I fear the man who had practiced one kick 1000 times.
Bruce lee is second only to the gods and the children
Nice quote from Bruce Lee.
Much love from the Philippines. 😁
Ha ha you are scared of yellow belts!
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In the words of the great bruce Lee.
A man with experience will never be at the mercy of a man with a theory! Thank you for all your content.
Karl is THE MAN! I never miss a Tactical Rifleman video. Hate all the "tacticool" channels from guys that never served a day in their lives.
Thanks for watching, TR
I've never served yet I live in a place where you have no choice but to shoot back .I am not dumb enough to openly admit how many people I've stopped for lack of a better word.but I can tell you I've done the world many favors.iam considered by those who know me to be a gorilla soldier .a true red white and blue straight arrow.yet I've never served a day . from aiding the injured to making heroin dealers disapear by way of night mission I am that guy
@@millitantoutdoorsm.o.6334 we need to hang out
@@millitantoutdoorsm.o.6334 Geez. We need people like you in NYC.
@@millitantoutdoorsm.o.6334 stop making shit up.
Durring my "vacations' in Central america, and trips to Iraq and Somalia I carried my brothers Randal One that he carried in Nam. I also carried an old hawk and machette on my ruck made by an old geezer in Arkansas around 1950, he used car springs.
All are retired now ... Nam model one priceless... so i have a big nife made by the geezers son and a crkt folder and hawk when i go bushcraft camping and hiking ....
Randal One, sure wish I had one. Great knife
When I was in Iraq and Afghan I just carried a good ole 119 Buck Knife, got the job done.
I love this guy. He speaks objectively and analytically from experience. He is not a mall ninja SovCit pedaling a product or reciting what he heard others say. Most importantly, he is self-confident enough not to be a show-off or a loud mouth. Truly a diamond in the rough on UA-cam. I look forward to taking some of their classes. The consumate "silent professional."
Well done! As a Marine (who never cared for Ka-Bars, sacrilegious I know!) And a knifesmith I'll agree! Especially the part about sticking to one or two knives. Thanks, always looking to improve my work/skills.
Nick Spittler agree totally! Semper Fi Devil!
Nick Spittler RAH Devil
What kind of knife did you carry?
@@jasmineirwin7166 Cold Steel SRK
Nick Spittler oh that’s a good one is there anything you wish was different about the knife or if you ever needed something different?
I really like the spartan fighter, shes a winner in combat, search & destory!! Have used a blade like it in NAM, many years ago & she has 2x's on her!!!! she saved my life on thoes ocations! Also carred my bayonet off corse.. Thanks brother for your video! GOD BLESS!!!! ~~~~ 82nd AIRBORNE ~~ ALL THE WAY ~~ Howard M. ~~
I really appreciate Karls honesty. People spending 400+ dollars on knives and then justifying it by making up all these fairytales about why their knife is so special and expensive.. A knife is a knife. Damn right Karl, god bless you buddy and greeting all the way from northern Europe.
Thanks for watching, TR
I gifted all my fixed blades away except my Tops Prather War Bowie. Arguably the best all around tactical/field knives available today
That is a great knife, but I don’t have one. Thanks for watching, TR
Thank you for the zip tie tip. I carry a simple karambit on person/chest rig along with my fixed blade. Me personally I like high carbon steel for ease of easy sharpening and edge retention. Love your channel and God bless Patriot.
Karambit--What a useless fad knife
Christophe Clugston useless if you are not trained in FMA. Fad no I have been trained in FMA/Silat with the Karambit for over 24 years. You must not know the history of the Karambit my friend maybe a fad to you Westerners.
@@EREBVS999 Ageeed, if you have ever watched someone who knows how to use one properly they are a very useful and deadly weapon! I would love to learn how to deploy and use one in every day defense!!!
@@christopheclugston Karambits are excellent for law enforcement use, makes gaining control easy, better retention than even ka bar tdi, whick i like as well
@@EREBVS999 double or single edge? From what I undersatand the double edge ones are the ones that are so deadly. Not sure about the single edge. Either way it's only deadly in someone knows how to use it.
The way he used paracord to carry it horizontally or vertically just blew my mind.
That Blackjack is awesome! I just ordered one for my Go bag. First impression of it was with a light chop you could destroy your opponants knuckles. I love mine.
That 1st knife you picked up from the table is an Applegate - Fairbairn, basically an Improved Fairbairn - Sykes designed by Maj. Rex Applegate, USA, in conjunction with Capt William Fairbairn. The 2nd knife is a Fairbairn - Sykes, WWII, British Second Pattern.
To your right of the Applegate, is a Cold Steel Revision of the 1917 Trench Knife. Got one in my collection, nice. I punched myself
LIGHTLY in the palm, DAMN that hurt!! And I had leather gloves on! Then I have an Original Khukuri that my Sister picked up for me when she was invited to a Wedding in India. (Asked me if I wanted anything while she was there!) Ha ha ha. Good information, good video! Thank you. Keep it the good work!
Big fan of the airforce survival knives. Built by Ontario, short blade, good grip. Sterdy enough to trust my life to, and cheap enough that that if it's lost in the field I won't cry about it. Scouts out!
Spot on thinking. I used to have the mentality of more is better. Carrying 3 caliber handguns and 5 knives all over the place and it was way over complicated. Once i started escrima training I figured my instructor would encourage having "options" but he laughed at me (I had a "tacticool" attitude i hate to admit). He is a huge proponent of keeping everything simple (simple attacks become complicated under duress, complicated attacks become impossible). That's probably the quickest way to separate "real" from "fake". Real is real simple, fake in fancy. Subbed, great vid.
Thanks for watching, TR
Quick note on Tactical Tomahawks, most of the people i've ever seen use one tactically were using some sort of Voodoo Hawk. The spike on the back is a solid prybar and i've seen people use them to pry open doors or easily open something like a manhole that has a small hole that you can torque to open. So while they're heavier than carrying a knife you get the utility of a hatchet and a prybar as well as having a melee weapon.
Hey Karl. Been carrying an ESEE 4 on my molle for the last 5 years. Never let me down yet. Great vid, see you when you stop in Chicago for lala. Strength and Honor.
Sebastian
Sebastian, great to hear from you. Glad you liked the video. Looking forward to Chicago this summer. Please say “Hi” to the crew for me. Strength and Honor, TR
The best knife is Karl by your side!
Emmanuel Goldstein yes!
i can pound guys all day long, hell tell em to bring friends
Eh...too heavy
@@rustyshackleford3966- go to bed, mom, you're drunk again
Love the channel! I was disappointed you didn't recommend the Ginsu knife. Man the way that knife cut thru frozen veggies and aluminum cans was so impressive. Plus I think they threw in a set a steak knives with every Ginsu purchase.
I used to love those commercials back in the 70s-80s.Matter a fact I got me one of those “pocket fisherman”.Used to love that thing!
Can't argue with anything you said. Love my ESEE 6 fixed blade for general all-around and 940 Benchmade folder.
I have the ESEE 6 and ESEE 4. Agreed, both are great knives. For camping, survival, etc.
I love the 5. Definitely a beast!!!
I also have a Benchmade Osbourne. Fabulous folding knives. Believe it or not Kershaw's I have stood up to some real abuse and keep ticking.
You're gonna make me buy one now. If you read about a man killed by his wife in NJ with an ESEE 5...that was me. ;)
I also carry a ESEE 6 with a blade tech tek lok, it stabs, chops and slashes great. Have a Cold steel AK47 folder as back-up....
Greetings from Germany..
Great video!.
I have used a Gerber Prodigy in Kosovo, a Tops Tom Brown Tracker in Afghanistan and a Tops Tahoma Field Knife in Mali. Different scenarios, different knives.
Agreed. All great blades. Thanks for watching, TR
My go to fixed blade is the Gerber LMF half serrated . Good for up close work and great in the camp site !!
Cold Steel OSS..RLTW
Karl....I wouldn't even BEGIN to doubt your expertise! Thanks for the information!
“I mean c’mon.... put down the controller...” 😂😹😆🤣
Shut up dad!!! *buys a cold steel katana*
Thanks Brother. I also have one of those blackhawk knives. I kept mine on my left side under my duty belt (police officer). It was hidden for the most part, but like you it gave me piece of mind in case a suspect grabbed my weapon during a building search. Appreciate the additional tips.
Cold Steel Recon Tanto, simply a classic, fills the hand, deep reaching brutality, and that tip is something else.
Owned a ton of knives in the last 40yrs.
Leatherman Fuse- most used tool I own
Benchmade Nimravus- one of the best fixed blades I've ever carried.
Currently EDC a CRKT Rakkasan. Love it except the tip is a bit fragile. Stabbed a 60-70 lb hog with it. 5" blade slide in to the hilt. Also impressed with the Clever Girl. Same designer for both knives.
Great topic with solid points to back up your opinion. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks for the links and the time you take for your write ups.
Thanks for watching and reading the writeups, TR
Been in 2 knife fights my entire life...Chicago out of all places. Both times got cut with zippers for show and tell...and guess what? 15 years of Kali and Escrima work helped a bit and young age saved my ass from a brutal end. But carrying a fully loaded tac vest is a beast in itself adding practice and the choice in effective and appropriate knife carry is everything. He is on the money as far what tool to use in hairy situations. Kudos 👍.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Strength and Honor, TR
When are you going to do a cigar review?
We are saving that for "Casual Rifleman. "
"I have like 20k worth of cigar behind glass, but what I really need in the field is my trusty Cohiba, modern battlefields gents"
And a bourbon one too!
War fighter .50 or 5.56 cigars
@@EnzolioLP go joe
Philosophy of use and where to put it. Exactly what I've been looking for two days. Subscribed.
I know me too.This guy is pragmatic and smart. love it man..Thanks K
I could picture Karl riding through the front door of the enemy on his dirt bike chopping heads off with that black jack knife. Riding wheelies, chopping heads, it's all in a day's work.
I like this video a lot because its about practical knife using things, and not about what particular knife is "the best".
-"A knife ist a knife - I really don't care" was may favourite quote of the video!
-And the topic, that a knife is usefull if you can Stab and Slash and chop - not only one of it - was a interesting point.
Big fan of the ESEE 6 for heavy field use and ESEE 4 on the kit with ESEE Izula on the belt. Best part of ESEE knives is the warranty... Unconditional.
100 bucks tops, can get them even cheaper second hand
Shawn Collier
I dig the 5 good all around.
@Shawn Collier actually they are about 150 and i personally hate esee if i had to choose an esee it would be the 5 much tougher because its thicker plus the esee 6 looks and feels cheap to me....for me its bark river in cpm 3v all day WAY tougher steel and WAY better edge retention and wont rust on ya anywhere near as fast as an esee.... bark river is more expensive but you get what you pay for lifetime guarantee and you can send it in for what they call spa treatment...i know stupid name.... they just clean it up and sharpen it for free not to mention it has a convex grind (much stronger) than esee flat grind or sabre grind!!!! but youll pay 250+ for it..... who cares about how stainless it is if it breaks....just my opinion....i own both!! also kabars 1095 cro van is much better than esee 1095 so is kabars heat treatment and half the price of an esee....with cpm 3v you can pry a car door open or fillet a fish its the best ive ever seen and i have been a user and collector since the first grade and im 43
@Shawn Collier im just saying there are much better options it depends on what you like but if you want the best thats out there Bark River is the best ive seen if you get it in cpm 3v......go to DLT trading or knives ship free and check them out LOTS of different models best seller is the bravo series!!!!
@Shawn Collier The Esee 6 in dark earth color is $108 at knifeworks.com while the 4 is $101. The problem at least for me and as I noticed for quite a few others, is the somewhat blocky and squared handles. However, at the theknifeconnection.net you can get proper, super comfortable G10 handles, but for the extra cost of $50. They also have better sheaths compared to nylon KaBar sheaths. Plastic still, but better than KaBar's nylon.
As far as Bark River goes, yes they're of high end quality, but if for example you go after a 5-6 inch blade then you're looking at around $200 to $250. The Bravo 1 he mentioned, is much smaller than an Esee 6 and it's $180+ in A2 steel and $225 in 3V steel. So we're not exactly comparing similar products...
I about fell off the barstool when you showed/reasoned your Black Mamba, I concur, and certainly appreciate your time again and again sir. Lots of info straight up!
Thanks for watching, TR
"I'm a little mental." "Let the games begin." I love this guy.
Thanks for watching, TR
@@TacticalRifleman Karl, what is the knife displayed at 01:58 in this video?
Marine here. I love the kabar, but I was also given a fixed blade benchmade and it is to this day the knife I've ever owned.
Cold Steel OSS..RLTW
I now carry the blade Karl gave me! That puppy has a razors edge!
I love it when someone says "be great" with 1 piece of equipment instead of good at several. I've always been taught to practice like you play and find that piece of kit you like and become an expert on that particular piece of kit. Doesn't matter if it's a knife, IFAK, rifle, or pistol. Learn it and stick with it. Become an expert on your gear and stick with what you know. Resist the latest and greatest fad. Great video and thanks for what you do.
Thanks for watching, TR
1:44 The Knife-draw is the absolute best part of this video!
haha so subtle at the same time just out of nowhere
@@fortunateson6648 yes, indeed!
Zip ties are amazing, they are basically the modern version of mechanic's wire. One of my faves that I am never without is Hockey Tape, the fabric type, used instead of band-aids at work, can make a temp cast for broken arm with 2 sticks & a roll of tape. Can make repairs to broken firearm stocks, also if you don't find that the handle of your fixed blade knife is fat enough in your hand a few or many wraps fixes this, also fixes a slippery handle as well. Taped my BK 7 handle as soon as I got it. Much better now. Fixes cracked axe handle etc.
Paul Parent great info.! Thanks 👍
People are always going to have preferences in brand. Just like how guys prefer Glock over HK or FN over Sig. To me, like you, steel comes from the ground. I don't really care who shaped it into what I need as long as I have what I need. I was a Coastie (bring the hate) and we had a lot of SOG blades. I carried that with me when I got out. Now I'm a self defense instructor and my mindset has shifted a little in terms of the application of my kit. I went through phases, I had the Benchmade SOCP dagger for a while. Good knife, great concept but it only was good for one scenario. I don't carry folders. I ended up going with K-Bar TDI blades. Yes I know they're cheap and made overseas but from a self defense standpoint they get the job done. I have custom kydex for it so it sits horizontally over my belt buckle. When I'm outdoors I have a K-Bar Becker Companion that I have for all the heavy lifting that the TDI isn't designed for. Other than that I keep it simple. Also like you, I don't need a room full of guns or blades. I stay proficient in what I carry and know how to run other things if needed. But in reality I don't need one of each flavor.
Thanks for the video. I got you guys on Patreon. Love the stories too. Good to stay connected in the community after making the painful transition back into civilian life. See you guys next time!
Emmanuel Goldstein Lol well I carry M&P so I guess I'm retarded.
I just learned something great from this video. I carried a KA BAR in the Marines, but the point Karl made about the grooved/curved handle was great. You’ll know what direction the blade is in low light conditions.
I have many knives of all sorts. However, the one I like best is the one my grandfather and I made from a Jeep leaf spring.
We modeled it after a katana he brought back from japan.
It is extremely strong, razor sharp, easy to sharpen, and will pierce anything within reason.
The blade is about 9 inches and handle is about 5 1/2.
It has served me very well for more than 40 years now for many things.
I have worn out several sheaths carrying it. I finally made a very good one out of some very thick waxed leather. I took my time making it. It turned out better than I expected! It has a metal liner/insert at the top and tip. I glued and riveted those in.
I’m not saying it is the best in the world. I am saying that it has done all I’ve asked of it for a long time. It still holds an edge and looks more, or less just like the week we made it. However, I have had to replace the cord wrap once. It is wrapped just like the Kanta is, which I still have.
I’m sure there are better ones, but mine has proven itself to me many many times. And has saved my life a couple of times.
Factory knives? I like many. The Marine Raider and cold steel SRK and Tanto come to mind. But I always carry a small good fixed blade and good pocket knife too. I do like Benchmade and Cold Steel pocket knives. Smaller fixed blades I haven’t decided on a particular one yet. I did carry a small Case fixed blade for a few years. It did very well for small tasks.
And of course I love the USMC Kbar!!!
Just my thoughts.
Semper Fi
3 blades: TOPS Operator 7 (Dark Edition ~ shaped a lot like your blades, curved belly & weighted front end - & it’s thick enough to double for a crowbar!); Spyderco Jumpmaster 2; & ancient [circa 1983] Gerber Mark II - still razor sharp & it just looks wicked! Superb Video, Karl - keep ‘em coming and God Bless OUR Military/Veterans🇺🇸
Thanks for the support, TR
My mind is honestly blown about the zip ties 😂😂😂😂. I never thought of that
They got almost as many uses as duct tape
Well done. Many people don’t know know the difference between in the field vs in the Combat zone! Keep Alert and stay alive
God Bless You and Thank for your Honorable Service
For now I have my USMC K-Bar, I know Old school, yes I have a 1911 as well.
I know I'm 3 years late but I love your channel and was looking for a good couple of knives and you just found them for me thanks
(...puts down controller...)
Wait, this can't be right. Fake news? This thing doesn't costs several hundred dollars. How on earth are net ninjas supposed to win knife fights against ISIS and Planet of the Apes with a sub $100 knife?
(...picks up controller...)
Been making knives for over 40 years. Sold some to brothers... learned some tough lessons. I appreciate your no nonsense comments. Good to see that you speak plain and honest. The old “It’s not what you do but how good you look doing it.” Seems to have moved on to NAVSPECWAR... thank goodness. DOL
JC, Thanks for sharing. You're right... they are the "cool guys" now. I'm just a Former Action Guy. DOL. Strength & Honor, TR
I quit FB but there is a great body of us "SF Brothers" if you arent already a member. Met a lot of great guys and connected with some former team mates too. @@TacticalRifleman
Love ❤️ Knives!
Function over Everything!
Original KA-BAR. Slices, stabs, chops, and I have used it as a hammer. My dad gave me one over 30 years ago and I still take it with me almost everywhere (well not always on my belt). The best Jerry, the best.
Dam it Carl, You made me spend More Money. I just got the Nightedge for $69. Not a bad deal though, thanks. I love your Videos and Humor.
Hard to find since they’re discontinued. Where did you find one?
My ESSE fixed and my Benchmade Emerson folder is all I will ever need!
And I agree.
I have a ton of great knives but I truly only EDC the folder
But I always have the ESSE with me in the outdoors.
All my other knives just collect dust on the shelf
Gerber Strongarm! Like that one :D And Ka-Bar is pretty awesome. Cold Steel is a good one too :D
I love my ESEE 4 and I enjoy the dan winkler axe too.. its good for breaching, choping wood and people.. I plan on getting my hands on dan winkler belt knife
Love it. I have a pos Smith and Wesson boot knife. Needed info for upgrade.
Colonel Blades. Are the shit. I carry a colonel blade on my gun belt along with a cold steel fixed blade. One for killin, one for cuttin wood.
So many channels start off great and fizzle out over time. Not this one. Thank you!
Thanks for watching. TR
First time I have ran across your channel. Liked and subscribed. Very simple and practical with no hint of ego or elitism.
Thanks and welcome
So his favorite knife is a scaled down Kukuri. Good choice. However never bust on the axe. The amount of weight and power that you can generate to a fine edge= damage.
Solid info.
Go with what works for you.
I got a Gerber prodigy as a gift.
Touched up the blade and have had zero complaints.
If your new to fixed blades ka-bar isn't a bad place to start.
Solid info man. Good job.
Thanks for watching. TR
I’ve been carrying the same Gerber Mark II for almost 40 years. And yes it is razor sharp.
My Gerber Guardian II has been with me since the mid-80's.
You’re so cool.
This is THE best tactical channel on UA-cam, without a doubt!!
I fancy the Nepalese Kukri design myself. Definitely a good bushcraft blade and warblade; just ask the Gurkhas.
I wholeheartedly concur!
You can't argue with a Gurkha about their blade, they are some of the best knife men in the world. I travel to Nepal every few years and bought a kukri from one of the suppliers to the military (if you go, there are a lot of tourist shops selling "real Gurkha knives", do your research first). Word of advice, it takes a LOT of practice to get good with a kukri.
Thanks man. I've had this question for years. I don't give you any negative comments cause you actually have damn good recommendations.
The blackjack Mamba is what you first showed. The Blackhawk is a Taiwan knife AAAAASOOOO
I just started carrying a Smith and Weston HRT for my work in security. I love having the piece of mind that a straight blade gives me.
I love my Cold Steel. Always ALWAYS make sure it’s a true Full Tang with a quality non slip grip and of coarse long enough to punch through tissue, bone and destroy vital organs. I also keep my blades absolutely razor sharp. Roger that
oh, and in my opinion, the best fixed blade knife is the Tahoma Field Knife made by TOPS Knives. I designed a kydex sheath for it that enables me to make it my EDC. it rides very comfortably beneath my left arm, like a shoulder holster for a pistol.
thanks Karl, thumbs up, as always!
I'm not a high budget knife collector, so my Glock knife is actually pretty awesome for the price. It's a tough knife.
got one as well, works perfectly
You should give a Mora a try sometime! It'll blow you away with its incredible performance for a whopping $15. Incredible knives!
ricardo you can find them on Amazon. I prefer the stainless steel versions. They say you can get a slightly sharper edge on the high carbon version but they rusty like crazy workout proper care. You don't have that issue with stainless.
I agree. The Glock knife is a lot of knife for the money.
I like the zip tie tip also 👍🏼, the knife that I like very much for me is my Gerber strong arm love that knife. Thanks for the great video
I know I’m late to the party on this video but I love my Kraken Tactical knives
I know you posted this video over a year ago but I just watched it. Love the information. I’m a Marine Veteran. The K-Bar(kil-a-bear) is a good starter knife and will work for most every day task but it doesn’t hold up to extreme tasks. I broke my first Kbar at the hilt splitting up kindling. So I bought a bark river Gunny. It’s a great knife for bush craft and hunting. Plus can be used for self defense if need be. When I was overseas I carried a Strider BN-SS as my main Combat Knife and a Strider DB-L as my everyday use knife. Again love the video. Simper-Fi
I have an actual Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. All the British stamps of royal authority by the maker. Made by the Sheffield Steel Company in Sheffield England. It's a thinner shaped knife that is difficult get a decent grip. The steel on the blade is extremely hard and very difficult to sharpen. Seems best for stabbing, not so much for slicing. The sheath has an elastic band for a retainer instead of a snap loop strap. There are two lengths of leather on the main body of the sheath that appear to be sewn together to make two additional loops.
Rather have a larger handle knife like my Kabar. Stamped US Army on the blade, and, an American eagle with US Army on the sheath. The other preferred knife is the Gerber Mark 2. I think it is a better product design the the Fairborn Sykes knife. Just larger so you can get a better grip.
That Fairborn-Sykes knife is only for display. An awesome history behind that knife from WW-2, used by the SAS.
I only just started watching the video, and know nothing about what you're saying about it, but that's a pretty awesome breadth of good fixed blade knives right there.
I have a large collection of fixed blade and folding knives, but essentially use one Benchmade for a pocket carry, and another as a fixed blade. The rest are just pretty to look at. A good knife is a fantastic form of modern industrial art.
I wonder why, when you pull your "beltknife" out of the sheath in a icepick grip you have the blade facing away from you and to the other guy. Testing on a pig told me it`s way easyer and devastating to have the blade to the ellbow and then hammerfist and pull instead of trying to push through. Also interesting when someone is trying to block the knifehand.
Maybe you could go more into it.
You think you could take him ? :)
@@travisn4493 Sure
When he is sleeping with a bat.
I`m not without military experience. I`ve been in a airborne unit but that doesn`t matter. Everyone is volnuerable and there are a lot of ways to kill someone, especially if he doesn`t know he is hunted.
I know what works for me and blade away from me doesn`t work for me.
If i`m informed right the edge away from me in an icepick grip originates in the use of japanese tantos, which are a whole different thing to most modern combat knives (samurai helmets abd their armor are also the way they are for reasons..
In my pov it also misses the point that most people try to get away from the knife ---> you stab someone in the neck and push him with your hand. Once he sees the knife it goes away and rips badly open.
WIth the blade towards him that`s not the case. Maybe you hit, maybe he bleeds but there is no saying if you cut the important parts to take him out.
I find it surprising how little people test their knife things on a dead pig. It`s well worth to look at how butchers do their thing since they work with knives and meat all day.
@@mrd7067 Glad you have a sense of humor. Less and less these days. THANK YOU for serving
@@travisn4493 Depends on the topic. Didn`t serve in the US though.
i still have my KA BAR for the last 20 years :) i have it in my belt at the right back area and sometimes i have it in my backup. i have it for survival and in a pocket i have stuff to lit a fire. i also have a benchmade folding knife on my trouser pocket. however the point you got to have a knife in your plate carrier for close combat. you got a good point. thanks karl for the info
Carl is shoe in for the next captian America. Someone call Marvel.
I enjoy all your vids. I carry my K- Bar (old Marine habits die hard), a Gerber multi tool and my bolo from the PI. Also carry a hatchet for my kind of heavy duty camp work. I know it's allot but it works for this old 31. Again, thanks for the vid and most importantly your service. Semper Fi.
Thanks for watching, TR
"A knife is a knife is a knife" is only partially true. Cheap knives come with cheap steel & hasn't been heat treated correctly. If it's dull after cutting up a couple cardboard boxes then throw it away. Do your research or ask someone that knows knives. Steels like 8cr13mov are shit if you actually use your knife or you life might depend on it. Knowing how to *properly* hand sharpen is a must as you won't have your Wicked Edge in your pack with you. And if you aren't great at hand sharpening then get someone to teach you & stay away from steels like M390, CTS204P, 20CV, S90V, etc... as they are not easy to sharpen, though they do stay SHARP longer. As always, you get what you pay for!
karl dont carry shit equipment my guy..
Carl, great videos. Want to thank you for making me a safer driver. I have been afflicted with road rage since teen ager. I now tell myself before waving at other driver with one finger Carl may be in the other vehicle... Bad for me. LOL Thank you for your service.
Glad I could help
Stabbing, slashing, and chopping -> Cold Steel Marauder.
Karl, I don't mean to be rude by not arguing with you, but I do agree with all of your main points ! In the woods I carry a fixed blade knife that can perform all of the various knife attacks, as well as all camp chores such as carving, cutting and batoning. I also carry a folding multitool, which of course has a knife blade in it. Depending on where I am hiking, I sometimes also carry Bear Spray which works on all animals including humans. The gun(s) I carry are capable of stopping the most powerful and dangerous predators in the area, normally bears and/or mountain lions. Very good. Thank you very much
Thanks for watching, TR
"That's not a knife, this is a knife!" Nick Dundee
RKW1138 his name was Mick
Idiot.
"What's so complicated about swish-swish-stab? It's a sword, dude, not a fighter jet." Great video on placement and utility. Old school HSLD: Duct tape, paracord, hose clamps, and zip ties.
How come people go crazy for fancy battle belts when alice pistol belt and suspenders does the same thing but for cheaper
I agree with you. For me, a knife must fit my hand securely for what I intend to do with it. It should be strong enough to handle the tasks I've chosen for it. It should also hold an edge well or sharpen easily. Zip ties rule the day in securing equipment.
Good stuff, keep 'em coming
Kinda hard to argue with a guy who has THAT many knives, I'll just assume he knows his shit, and follow along.
I actually enjoyed your show I'm a new scrubscriber and I know the knife I used in the service but I need and every day fixed blade and you gave me some good ideas. Thank you
John West
Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing. Strength and Honor, TR