FIELDMASTER THE BEST BUSHCRAFT KNIFE
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- the fieldmaster is the best pocket knife for woodscraft / bushcraft.it combines all the tool that are in common need for fieldcraft. the main blade is large and thin enough to make fine feathersticks for campfire building. the small blade is well suited for the small tasks a larger blade would be awkward to use. a saw blade for striking a farro rod and for making fine shaveings .. all in all it is the best pocket knife for a woodsman
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Man, you are not kidding about people being spooky about knives these days. I was sitting in a camp chair at the park whittling with a Mora, and someone went to the Rangers and complained. Contrast that with the `50's and 60's when men would sit on the Courthouse steps and whittle a stick and chat, and no one thought twice. Living in the Era of the Snowflakes. . .
If i'm not mistaken the huntsman is exactly the same except it has a corkscrew instead of a philps driver so if the corkscrew/philips isnt important to you thats another option.
I've actually found the corkscrew to be more valuable in certain instances than a screwdriver I've used it for opening up all types of things it will put out anything you can screw it into
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I have decided on the huntsman to get the corkscrew for knots the only time I needed the phillips head was for a door knob and it did not work. In my life I have needed knot tool more often than a phillips head
And yes One of the two is the best all around for the woods I am 71 thanks for my favorite channel.
Way back in the 60's when we were teens/ kids, an cub, boy scouting, if I remember right these were considered top of the line, better than the boy scout pocket knives, or to put it mildly, the original MULTI TOOL, along with a straight blade of some sort, wish I still had that gear, thx Blackie
Blackie, I have the Champ, Huntsman, Tinker and several more models that I bought back from when I was stationed in Germany from 80-82 . Great Knives. Thanks for another Great video. Tim L.
FINALLY! Someone who sees the light! Someone who isn't obsessed with that damned corkscrew instead of a sensible and good t-handle phillips! Preach!
The loop of paracord tucked under the belt is gold! Easy to pull from pocket, separate from all the other junk in there, and the wrist loop is good assurance of not dropping it. Thank you for your videos.
For the people who prefer the huntsman for the corkscrew to untie knots. The parcel hook is just as effective for that purpose and then have a number2 phillips with the fieldmaster.
For those people liking the Fieldmaster, I have never needed a Phillips screwdriver in the field?
However, you can use the Huntsmen's corkscrew to store a waxed firestarter (specifically made for the SAK). And you can remove the toothpick and insert a mini Fero rod which works perfectly.
And I am much more likely to need to start a fire in the woods should I get separated from my gear than use a Phillips or a parcel hook!
I have both a Fieldmaster and an Huntsman. When closed the Phillips driver is more comfortable for tight grips than the corkscrew. However, a Tee handle Phillips driver is more difficult to use than an inline one. The can opener tip can be used to driver most common Phillips screws. So for me, the Huntsman has the slight edge, and is what I carry.
The parcel hook is not as fine tipped as the corkscrew. So it cannot perform the same as the corkscrew. The parcel hook works best as Blackie Thomas described.
The Ranger is like the Huntsman with the addition of a fine tooth saw and file. The Moutaneer is like the Huntsman, except the wood saw is replaced with the fine tooth saw. Both of these are typically >$10 more than the Huntsman on the secondary market.
@@gopherstate777 Idk about that. The idea of having fire-starting tools on a Victorinox seems insanely gimmicky to me. The odds of getting seperated from ALL your gear, being out of cellphone range, AND not knowing your way back to your vehicle all at once are INSANELY low. Like, if we're worried about such low-chance situations then getting struck by lightning should be a major concern.
No, I'd say the actual primary two uses for the corkscrew are opening wine bottles on-the-go, and undoing knots. Also, speaking of knots, a little hint I'll offer is that the hook can actually be pretty nice for pulling knots tighter, or adjusting laces on boots.
As for the toothpick... It actually makes for a pretty good tool to clean out your knife on-the-go.
I love my Fieldmaster so much it does everything that I need and more like cutting twine string, screwing, and opening packages
My favorite too. Great knufe
Just bought this for my 13 year old for Christmas ( because he’s been watching macgyver) I’m jealous and asked for one for my birthday
The Fieldmaster has been my edc pocket knife for over a year now! So many useful tools on it!
I love my Fieldmaster!!!
Yep, great pocket knife!
You showed me this about a month ago and I had to go get me one .. well I got the huntsman and I'm hooked now . Thanks blackie !!!
I've been carrying my Victorinox officer's suisse since 1988. In that time I have removed the large blade(after it broke ) and replaced it with a saw blade. I have also had to replace the tweezers and the pen a few times throughout the years. It has literally saved my life on one occasion and saved the life of my dog in an unrelated event. I love my swiss army knife it's my favourite material possession.
1996👍
You've inspired me to edc a swiss army knife. I've been carrying the champion. For awhile now I love the magnifying glass as a extra fire starter. I love watching your videos. I'm always learning new tips and tricks. Thank you for the videos you make.
I'm much more of a city boy than the gentleman in the video, but I rarely go anywhere without my Fieldmaster. It's a great selection of tools.
I just bought my first Fieldmaster today Thanks for the tutorial
Great video Blackie! I also carry the Fieldmaster as an edc. Victorinox makes some fantastic pocket knives.
I'm also a long-time fan and user of Victorinox pocket knives. my EDC is a Huntsman, which is very similar to the Fieldmaster. They're well made, sensible and affordable.
I prefer the huntsman too, the corkscrew is more valuable to me than the screwdriver even in the field. It helps with making a hole in pithy wood. Besides a bottle of wine is great on a canoe trip, never needed a screw driver and if I do, I have a leatherman for such.
@@r.sampson1421 I agree. I bought the waxed fire starter for the corkscrew and the mini Fero rod for the toothpick slot and have used these both to get a fire started.
@@gopherstate777 right on! great combo!
Awesome video Blackie , l have had an SAK in my pocket everyday for over twenty years.
I have carried a SAK all my life and still do. Thanks Blackie. Great video.
I also am a fan of the Fieldmaster and it is my pocket every day. Mine is a newer vintage and doesn’t have the pen, but seeing that yours had a needle I looked at mine. There was no needle included, but I noticed it had a hole for one in the same place yours was located. I added a needle and all is well. Thanks for the video as I now have another tool in my Fieldmaster.
I edc the Huntsman and love it! Corkscrew helps untangle knots 👍
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!
I carry a similar model missing a few of the doo-dads but it's a home toolbox that gets used often. You are so right about the saw blade used as a sparker for the ferrocerium fire starters. I probably use the knife blades the least but they're easy to keep sharp and are ready when needed. I've found the Swiss Army knives to be an excellent investment.
This is a very informative video. i am thinking of adding this to my Victorinox collection, primarily because it also includes the scissors.
Good info. I carry a small victorinox on my keychain. Also an old slip joint pocket knife. But I also always carry a spyderco knife. I prefer a leatherman wave for a multitool. Love your videos. So much great info and knowledge 👍
Helymr Thomas love watching your video on TH-cam Lear a lot from them 😊
I know this is over a month old, but if you look at Felix's channel (the Victorinox guy that made the wood toggle), he shows how to sharpen the scissors.
Nice video,
I always carry my Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet multitool every time I leave the house, and I'm going to buy a Victorinox Huntsman pocket knife to go with it.
For over 23 years I carried a 1968 U.S. Camillus Military Pocket knife and I finally wore the springs out on it. So I bought a $20 Magnum by Boker Camp Knife ( it has the same tools as my U.S. Camillus had ) and have been using it for over 3 years now. It's held up great, has done everything I needed it to do, and I'm happy with it.
But I've been watching Felix Immler's YT videos and it is AMAZING what that guy can do with a Victorinox Huntsman. I'm so impressed at his work that it's convinced me to buy a Huntsman too.
Hi Blackie , greetings from Australia,thank you for your time to make these videos available.
thank you for watching
Hi Blackie. I carried the Swiss Champ for about 30 years while in the Navy and after. Now I carry Huntsman or the Fieldmaster. Just got the new colored tooth picks, tweezers and screw drivers. Love Victorinox!
i got a friend who buys & sells who has a box of that same knife collection. Now i know what to look for. thanks
For the reasons you mentioned, although I carry a pen, I prefer the Ranger model that has a wood file, metal file, and metal saw on it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and expertise on the pocket knife, Blackie.
Same as the Huntsman both are great.
I purchased the Victorianox Champ during a visit to Switzerland in 1996. I keep it as a special knife rather than as an EDC. I use a Leatherman Sidekick for that use.
Love the video. I agree the Fieldmaster is the best bushcraft knife. How did your friend like the Fieldmaster? My favorite is the Super-Tinker. I only carry it for EDC. I don't get out into the woods very often. but if did go out into the woods often then the Fieldmaster would be my knife of choice. Keep up the great videos and take care.
excellent video!
thank you
Great video, thanks.
My EDC is Victorinox Handyman SAK & Midnite Mini Champ SAK.
Great knife! Though for outdoors I tend to like the corkscrew vs the philips (huntsman). I don’t use it to open wine bottles but it’s really handy as a fid to undo knots or splice rope. Plus Victorinox sells a little tiny screwdriver that screws into the corkscrew that is good for eyeglasses. Regarding the pin, I notice all the knives I’ve bought in recent years have the small hole for a pin or needle.
The Super Tinker is my most common EDC. The Fieldmaster is my favorite alternative.
Great job on the video. I use the swiss army recruit in most of my kits as a backup knife.
It has what I need only and nothing else. My EDC knife is a CRKT PILAR folding lock blade. Been carrying that for several years. Still planning on a meeting. Just waiting on my fiance to get here and a new house in Gulfport Mississippi. Don't give up on me ok.
Charles
Ive been carrying a SAK in one form or another since 1963. I currently own seven. I believe that Victorinox makes the most versatile and useful line of pocket knives on the market !
Thanks for the video. If you don't have a spot for the pin, a small sewing needle will fit in next to the toothpick. Also, the scissors are really easy to sharpen with a small fine whetstone. Just grind the bevel until there's a small burr, then snip something fibrous like a cloth to remove the burr. Good video 👍
I replaced the scales on my Huntsman (same knife except with a corkscrew) with scales that include the pen and pin. Easy to do.
I have another comment to add, even if the video is two years old. I carried a Huntsman for over twelve years of rough use. Somewhere along the way I chipped a chunk of the red scales off, but soldiered on until a clerk at an outdoors company saw the damage. He took my knife and a week later I returned to the store to pickup my old work horse, with brand new, shiny red scales courtesy of SAK, Victronix. No charge. Great knife and an even better company! Get yourself one soon!
That's cool but it took him 1 week to change scales? it can be done in 1 min
👍 Very good choice. Thank you for sharing.
My EDC in town is the Victorinox Spartan simply due it’s slim size.
Outside of town (fishing/camping/hunting, etc.) my EDC pocket knife is the Victorinox Huntsman. Same as your Fieldmaster except the Phillips screwdriver is replaced by a corkscrew.
The tip of the can opener has served me well on small Phillips head screws (if I was frequently around machinery the purpose build Phillips screwdriver would probably be a better choice). The corkscrew allows me to carry an eye glass screwdriver and a small piece of tinder.
I placed a 90 degree edge on the side of my bottle opener to use as a ferro rod scrapper as it allows me to apply pressure in the non-folding direction.
On both my Spartan and Huntsman I have the same style scales you have, but mine are yellow.
Phillips screwdriver or corkscrew these are excellent multi-purpose pocket tools.
My favourite for in the woods. EDC is similar, but minus the parcel hook and scissors.
My favorite is blue transparent scale on my cyber tool. Next would be orange scaled 1976 soldier, swisstool X was on 3rd because I am not using it but I fancy as one of my top collection. Evogrip red, huntsman blue, ranger red deserves a spot together with SKA’s.
Good video, I will be buying One of these. I will add a 6mm magnet in the can opener for making a makeshift compass with the straight pin.
I have carryed swiss army knifes since i was 7 year old now i am 38 love swiss army knifes
I still carry my old dutch army knife, I recieved in 1986, with me everyday. It only has a big blade, a reamer and the can and bottle opener. And it's still a good knife.
Hi ya great video as usual. My understanding is that the small small blade on the Barlow was for trimming goose feathers to make a pen for writing and came from the female goose which is a pen. And so the Name penknife evolved
Great tools...!! I tote a Victorinox Farmer model the most. Also a great little field knife.
There's now a Farmer X model with scissors.
Hi Blackie. You can sharpen the scissors. Find Felix Imler how to (you mentioned him in another of your videos). I do it regularly on mine with a ceramic sharpener, you just have to maintain the good angle and direction. You will keep your knife many more years. Thanks for all your useful tips.
My current edc knife is a Victorinox Camper. I have used it extensively and it’s holding up absolutely awesome.
they are good pocket knives
Hey Blackie I like your review of the Victorinox Field master. I've never heard of it. I have carried the Victorinox Swiss Champ for about 37 38 years. I have went through 3 of them. I abliterated the first one. It fell apart and even broke a blade. I contacted Victorinox and they sent me a new one. Several years later the handle broke off. I tried returning it and they sent it back to me with a 30% off coupon on a new one. Anyway. I love their knives. I don't like the Philips screwdriver on the T Handle setup. On the Swiss Champ it's on the end like a normal screwdriver. I have used it so much. Good tip on tooth pick knot removal. You can use the corkscrew to open knots as well. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos.
I got 2. ONe ive been carrying for 20 years and another brand new one reserved as a back up.Of all the knives in have including Moras Opinels Buck Leatherman etc this is the one knife i would never be without. It has everything you need and nothing you don't need.
👍 Fieldmaster is good, but Huntsman is better. 😀
Good video.
I think many folks overlook a the Swiss Army knives (SAK) and go for the fixed blades. Way back in the 1980s in the US Army we used our red handled Victorinox knives all the time in garrison and in the field. The multi-tool came out later which in my book was an upsized SAK that had usable pliers.
Thanks for the video. It reminded me of the absolute usefulness of the SAK in woodscraft.
yep we used the military scout type knife it self a form of these type of knives
Oh man I have a. Mechanic model came out in 96 for ever 06 I believe that came out been wanting for get some fireflies for mine that a little feel rod fits the tooth pick hole or in tweezer hole
Shoot a video on making that little blade that sharp. That's great for whittling. Mine is sharp but not like a scapel thanks Blackie
2nd favorite I carry it on neck sheath
Ontario Rat Model 2
It took me a while to figure out what that tiny hole behind the Huntsman corkscrew was for - Victorinox doesn't provide a straight pin with that model. I've added a small ferro rod (strip?) in place of the toothpick and a bit of firestarting material that threads onto the corkscrew. Surprisingly, they all work very well together. A nice extra if you lose your other firestarting possibles. Some folks even pull the scales off and store a few small hooks and a bit of line in the gaps, just in case.
Thoses really do work the tweezers
👍. Good choice. I prefer the Huntsman (corkscrew in lieu of Phillips screwdriver).
Great review , I really like my SAK'S , thanks for sharing, God bless !
Thanks for watching!
Carrying the Fieldmaster with the WeThePeople scales and on my keychain the Leatherman bit adapter with 3 double sided Wiha bits that fit pretty well on the Phillips of the SAK.👍👍
it rides well in a haversack as well lol safe journeys to you
The current versions of the Huntsman, Fieldmaster and Ranger all have the pinhole. I just aded A fieldmaster, a ranger and two huntsmen along with an alox farmer to my collection.
Thumbs up!!!
Clark
My lady uses the twisser to do her eyebro to the point she kept over the other ones she had. No worries I ordered a pack of two just in case she robs me again 👍lol I have the champ a little big but I love it.
Absolutely I agree bud
thanks for watching
Hi Blackie, thanks for your video and the previous one where you mentioned the Victorinox Fieldmaster, which I've never heard of. I have several swiss army knives. I have the Huntsman which is very similar, I think the only difference is the Huntsman has a corkscrew instead of the toggle. I just ordered a Fieldmaster on Ebay. Can't wait to get it! I don't drink wine in the woods so I would rather have the toggle than the corkscrew. 👍
hope you enjoy it for many yrs its my edc pocket knife
I have carried a Swiss Army Knife in my pocket everyday for many years. Currently, I am using the Hiker model. Similar to the Field Master. I can appreciate the versatility and quality of manufacturing in these knives. I have many other pocket knives which I will occasionally carry for a day or two, but I always go back to a Swiss Army Knife. They ride well in the pocket. Thanks for this review of the Field Master version. Be Safe. - Tennessee Smoky
The only comparison between the "Hiker" and the "Fieldmaster" would be the Saw Blade. Otherwise, you have more of a comparison between the "Hiker",and the "Camper". They are identical except for the back side... the "Hiker" has the Philips and the "Camper" has the corkscrew.
For me The Old Boyscout Pocket Knife with the brass blade lock from Imperial USA
I owned an old bar/restaurant up until the coronavirus hit. People were always bringing weird stuff in there to sell. A woman came in that had several boxes of stuff that had been salvaged from a closed hardware store. I bought one of the boxes that had a lot of old but " new" knives in it. Still in their old boxes. after I got it home and went through it, it had about a half dozen old/new Victornox Swiss army knives. Most were the smaller ones, but one was one of the largest that they made and that had been discontinued. I put them all on Ebay. I forget the model and how much I got for it, but apparently the large one was a real collectible. Especially still in the old box. I think I got about $250 from the auction for it alone.
Hi ya again another great review. I’ve recently got a field master but I could only get it in red and there’s no pen or straight pin.
I knew this dude was legit as soon as he said he edc’d a fieldmaster - plus it looks like he’s wearing a Vietnam era jungle fatigue shirt - nice touch touch man. Lol.
I carry the Huntsman or the Trekker everyday ! Grizz 🐻
I like your hat sir
Replacement toothpicks are cheap and available. Helps, because one tends to be very careful with the toothpick, and you really don’t have to.
I just last year went with the Huntsman for the corkscrew. Knots and can screw it to a branch to use opposing saw for out of reach this/that.
lol, eep! I've not had a straight pin around since early seventies. (-:
I'll have to get me one.
Small blade = garlic blade?
When I don't want my Huntsman in my pocket(scratches from keys, etc.) I belt mine using the unused pouch that came with my Craftsman folding/lock blade razor knife I chucked in the console. It tucks in just fine in that pouch.
Use the Victorinox Warranty. Fill out a form.. Pay shipping & handling. Wait next to the mail box. They have one of the best no-bull crap to deal with warranties in the knife industry. Just like ESEE knives. Great knife !
sir i have one of those got it at a yard sale missing tweezers did not know it was special thanks for sharing sir
You can buy replacement items like the pen toothpicks and tweezers from the Victorinox website.
Very cool
Victorinox, OJ’s favorite brand.
i have a victorinox i like well enough forget what model found it on ground walking few years ago
Found my Tinker half buried in the sand at the beach. Makes it more special when it's got a story !
Love mine, though it didn’t come with the pen. Mine’s the official Boy Scout version, and has saved my a** more times than a toilet seat. It’s one of the knives I would have to consider taking if someone were to tell me I could only have one knife to take into the woods to try to survive for a week.
Hey Blackie, great video! Since you mentioned replacing your current knife with a new one soon, I wanted to offer some info for you. The knife scales you have with the ballpoint pen and the straight pen are called Plus scales. You're right, the current Fieldmasters don't come with the Plus scales. The good news is that you can buy new Plus scales on eBay, and it's really easy to change them out. Felix Immler, a Swiss fellow, has a great video on his TH-cam channel about changing scales without damaging them.
thanks i will look into it
@@blackoracle69 you are most welcome.
I used my straight pin once with a piece of my glow in the dark 550 cord lanyard to make a fishing lure. (Fly ) which I actually caught dinner with,,
I’ve got the standard red Fieldmaster. No pen, otherwise identical.
Victorinox makes some of the best pocket knives / tools. I agree with you 100% that the Fieldmaster is the best one.
Another thing about having a pocket knife with bright scales, such as red or blue, is that it’s more visible if you misplace it around camp somewhere.
Hey Blackie... love the field master but my favorite is the victorinox Ranger... it adds a few more tools but the main one that I’m a fan of is the real dedicated file that in my position I use a lot... if you buy a new one... check the ranger out also... keep up the great work brother👍👊
Thanks for the info
Yes! I love my Rangers. And with all five of the available back-side tools, they are the most space-efficient Victorinox knives available!
I just got one it's a "wounded worrior project " has everything except the pen and small needle.
You can buy the pen and needle from the Victorinox website and add them yourself pretty easily.
For a replacement a huntsman might do well. Same set up for all the functions except it's a corkscrew vs a Philips. Blade placement may vary too but I believe it is identical except for the corkscrew
You’ll wish you had that corkscrew when you find a case of wine in the woods..BWAHAHAHA!!!!!
I’ve seen people corkscrew into a long rod and use the saw to make an extension for cutting down a limb before
Scissors are good to trim nails and a mustache 😎
I believe a dedicated knife for when you are around around people who might freak out is a good idea.
Something like the SpiderCo Civilian would be best.
Hey you should make a video on how to make that square box laracord wrap. I'd like to put that on my SAKs
ok will add to the list