The machete is easily the single most important mechnical tool for my tropical rainforest environment. However, comma, I ALWAYS have a folder, a SAK, and at least one other fixed blade on my person, all selected with a view to serving as substitutes/backups for my machete, should something go awry. For those others to work though, it's essential to pack the tool you're demonstrating here - knowledge and skills.
Im sooo glade my wife got me this knife for fathers day ,ive been EDC as neck knife every day,its the first thing i put on and the last thing i take off 😊
I work on a total of 13 acres sorta homestead, MOST of the time I use either my esee izula 2, rat 1 folder and once In a while a 4 inch blade.. winkler crusher 4inch or benchmade EOD fixed blade
I am very familiar with the beaver chew but i learned something from your stressing the wood fibers for a sapling cut. The realllybigmonkee, David Pearson on youtube. Lays out some excellent ideas on lanyards. Excellent training video Jason. Good work ,thank you.
I always like it when someone can actually demonstrate the theories rather than talk about them in a short sentence. Thanks for the continued instructional videos
I grew up not just poor, but po’. That taught me to get the most bang for my buck with what I have. Add another factor into the mix: My Autism. I work hard to learn life skills. Both reasons are why I was so interested in this video.
For years I carried a large knife, that changed after I got into bushcraft. Once I started learning knife skills I saw the importance of a smaller knife with the right grind. I started out using some of the larger bushcraft knifes, but eventually got smaller, 😅I now use a knife with a 3-4” blade. Now I’m using my 18” machete, for years I was using the 12” when I was hiking or walking in the woods. Goes just right with my Hill People Gear pack
I was amazed by all the different utility options for using a small knife & appreciate the various ways you displayed. I retain info better by seeing how to do something over anything else 👌👌👌👌❤️
Very valuable content. I can't afford a knife like yours but I carry a Schrade wolverine with a 2 3/4 in. Blade as a neck knife and it's been great for me.
These methods are excellent for beginners and pros alike! It’s all about overcoming the deficiency of the tool.. Knowledge and experience are key here 👊🏻
I have an old CASE Hammerhead shark knife that I received after graduating cub scouts. It was brand new in 1981. I still have it. And as a long lived folder, it 💯 is mechanically sound.. yeah, it's got scratches and dings because of being 8 years old and used it as a hammer and every thing else that I needed! I'd show a pic but I can't! But I promise I still have it!
Hi Jason! In Austria we have a survivaltrainer (Reini Rossmann) who called this particular cut at 04:00 the Powercut, because you can deploy much more power with this method. Great video again, thanks for sharing🙏! As always all the best from Austria 🇦🇹🤠👍🏕️🔥
This is such a great video j3. Here in England you can only legally carry a knife iff it's 3 inches or less, anything bigger you need to have a " valid reason" so I only carry a 3 inch blade with me. This video has been great to watch and learn for that reason. Keep it up mate respect from 🇬🇧👍😎💪🌱🌳🔥
Nice video. Wen the knife was too small at the end you can lift and hit the wood down like a hammer. Holding the knife handle and using the weight of the log to split it self on the knife. I don't know how to explain it let's hope you get what i mean. Thanks for all the tips.
Your knife reminds me of the Schrade SCHF56. I'd like a 56L which is around 4 inches, but I might reconsider the shorter model after seeing you using your knife.
Was taught big knives were for animal processing, self defense or an emergency like you lost your small knife. The large knife was left alone unless these situations came up so it was sharp when needed. Hundreds of years ago big knives were expensive and small folders cheap so you wore out your folder and looked after your big knife. The small knives were for processing wood and most other tasks. Personally prefer a folder for the reason you gave, you almost always have the folder on your person and something like a Stockman is a small compact knife kit in itself. The two big knives I have now are essentially butcher knives on steroids and I'm good with that.
Cheers for the updates mate. A video of you using that small knife skinning & dispatching in the field would be educational, if allowed on Utube. The same challenge for JJ if he wish to accept it. We've made a small knives for our 3 girls (your groupie) similar to an Izula with 1095. They're quite proficient with it but never use it for either meat or fish etc. Cheers mate.
Jason,yes most people would call that a small knife, which it is.. but MOST people if they do carry a knife it's going to be a folder. ( I'm a fixed blade knife guy) but most people if tĥey carry one it's a folder. Show how to use it. I know, but there are many millions of people who don't know and would use it like a fixed blade which will have catastrophic results.... 🤔 just saying... a video on how to do it without spending $300 on a "butterfly " bugout knife.. a folder will break on you... is exactly what you just said... my point exactly 💯! What if it's all you got! VIDEO REQUIRED! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK JASON. WHAT IF THE BUTTON LOCK ON YOUR FOLDER BROKE... NOW WHAT!
162 not 300. The fixed blade in the video goes for about 150 and up. I work as a carpenter doing residential remodeling in peoples homes. A fixed blade unfortunately seems to have a stigma to it in urban/city areas, at least in my experience.
@charlessalmond7076 I agree, fixed blade knives get you the look like the crazy guy that has "prints" of not just a fixed blade knife. Yea, I'm that guy. But I carry one on my neck, one on my belt, one in my pocket , and one in my boot. If you want to know where the knives are at, I'll give you my number, my dating calendar is pretty full! Lol! I'm totally joking! Seriously, my point is most... more than 51% of people who carry knives, carry folders. I'd bet it's more in the 90+% range. I absolutely unequivocally say to carry a fixed blade or on you plus in your gear. But that's just me.
If you like the blade profile of the Bug out you should look at the knife he uses in the video. Its Bear Creek Forge if im not mistaken. Its the On3 knife. Excellent blade profile and neutral handle. A little pricey to some but, worth every penny.
Yes! This knife is called the On 3 EDC from Bear Forest Knives. I have done a couple videos on sharpening. Take a look at my playlist and you will find it. Thanks!!
I wonder how everyone survived in Scandinavia before we learned that only large fixed blades with full tangs works for every task 😉 Great video, most of that I learned as a little boy from my father and Grand father 👍
But Scandinavians and other Northern Europeans (Sami) also used/use large knives like the leuku... 🫠 IMO, the machete really works well for the Americas below the Canadian border...in fact, is indispensable and preferable if you're doing anything off trail in the States. Add in a small tomahawk for heavier chopping and splitting needs and you've got the best North/South American combo that isn't too heavy at all on foot. I've lived deep South, coastal SC, FL, etc. Machete is mandatory if you don't want a hard time. I started using the machete more in Appalachia and let me say it never leaves my pack here either. These mountains get THICK in the Spring-early fall. I don't need any other tool. Only the dead of winter does it lose its magic. Need some heavier fire power then like a hawk/axe or thicker knife.
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 Absolutely use big knives, but they where always rat tail tangs going through the handle, not the 1/4" full tang you would freeze your fingers on.
Cheers Jason for your tutorial how thick is the steel on your neck knife mate 3 or 4mm? Plus is it high carbon steel like 1095 or is it one of the stainless steel range? I make my own knives and am curious that's all 😉
I really like your small knife Jason, and would like to purchase one. Is your wooden handle treated? Because NZ DOC laws will not allow untreated wood into the country.
Most of the On 3 EDCs come with a mycarta handle. The one in this video was a special batch made from stabilized dogwood from my property. Not sure if stabilized and treated would be considered the same thing.
I got one of your On 3 knives when it first came out, and then later I got 2 more but they were different than the first, the blades were not as wide, Still very good knives. Why the change?
Yeah but with that little critter you can make a wedge and use the wedge And then he goes and makes a wedge I just barely made the comment and he goes ahead and does it
I've seen you use this or at leat mention this Machete in several videos. Seeing how familiar you seem handling it, it seems a personal tool. Do you know the brand? Also in the case of Machetes do you feel that cheap ones are fine or would a higher end one be fine?
I use several. My favorite is a Galivan from Columbia. Trimotina also makes a very affordable good quality machete. Marbles is a solid choice if you are on a budget as well. Bear Forest Knives will be producing a machete of my design but it will be on the higher end.
Embedding the blade into a log is useful but any stabby action without a guard can make your hand slide down onto the blade. Esp dangerous with a classic bushcraft style where the edge goes right up to the handle.
The handle and sheath were designed to have really solid retention. This knife will not come out till you are ready. Carrying it down makes it much easier to remove with one hand.
The On Three EDC. They’re sold out right now. You can check back in a couple of weeks. www.bearforestknives.com/products/on-three-edc?_pos=2&_psq=on%20three%20edc&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=41663053627548
Great video. I have an injury that has me grounded for a bit. Going "out" in the woods with your chickens and you made my day. Be well.
I like big knives.
I like small knives.
I like knives.
… and I like Good knife content, my friend. Gained a sub. 👍
The machete is easily the single most important mechnical tool for my tropical rainforest environment. However, comma, I ALWAYS have a folder, a SAK, and at least one other fixed blade on my person, all selected with a view to serving as substitutes/backups for my machete, should something go awry. For those others to work though, it's essential to pack the tool you're demonstrating here - knowledge and skills.
Im sooo glade my wife got me this knife for fathers day ,ive been EDC as neck knife every day,its the first thing i put on and the last thing i take off 😊
That is so great!!!! Thanks for the support!
@@SurvivalDispatch how do I get that knife?
"Beaver Chew" is my new favorite phrase.
It's not the size of the blade that counts, is the size of the skill you put on it... 😉
Interesting video. Clear and informative. Especially useful for UK where 3 inch folders are the legal norm. Cheers
Always teaching us valuable information
I work on a total of 13 acres sorta homestead, MOST of the time I use either my esee izula 2, rat 1 folder and once In a while a 4 inch blade.. winkler crusher 4inch or benchmade EOD fixed blade
5:08 Bowie folders are totally fine for pocket EDC, I once learned (from a Texan).😂😉👍🏻
Cold Steel has entered the chat...
I am very familiar with the beaver chew but i learned something from your stressing the wood fibers for a sapling cut. The realllybigmonkee, David Pearson on youtube. Lays out some excellent ideas on lanyards. Excellent training video Jason. Good work ,thank you.
I heard it said that it's not the size of the wave, but the motion in the ocean; or like your friend Mr. Kay said:" If you will do it will do".
I always like it when someone can actually demonstrate the theories rather than talk about them in a short sentence. Thanks for the continued instructional videos
Thanks for the insight y’all 👊🏻🇺🇸
Watching this with my terava mini-skarma (just over 3 inches) on my hip. My favorite carry knife
I grew up not just poor, but po’. That taught me to get the most bang for my buck with what I have.
Add another factor into the mix: My Autism. I work hard to learn life skills.
Both reasons are why I was so interested in this video.
I hope you found some value in it. Some things that seem like hindrances are blessings in disguises. Thanks for watching.
For years I carried a large knife, that changed after I got into bushcraft. Once I started learning knife skills I saw the importance of a smaller knife with the right grind. I started out using some of the larger bushcraft knifes, but eventually got smaller, 😅I now use a knife with a 3-4” blade. Now I’m using my 18” machete, for years I was using the 12” when I was hiking or walking in the woods. Goes just right with my Hill People Gear pack
A knife like any tool is only as capable as the hand that holds it ... great info and techniques!!!🤙🤟🤘💚😎
Thanks for the small knife tips.
You’re welcome!
"The more you know the less you carry"
Mors would be proud.
Love the videos from this channel always quality content keep it up!
Thanks!
I was amazed by all the different utility options for using a small knife & appreciate the various ways you displayed. I retain info better by seeing how to do something over anything else 👌👌👌👌❤️
Really cool tips and demonstration, Jason.👍🏻
Thanks! 👍
Always enlightening! Thank you sir!
My pleasure!
When you may have to baton a larger piece of wood instead of trying to go down the middle work your way around the perimeter of it .
Or cut a shim/wedge to baton down the middle.👍
Very valuable content. I can't afford a knife like yours but I carry a Schrade wolverine with a 2 3/4 in. Blade as a neck knife and it's been great for me.
Love your work mate
Always good to have your survival food (chicken)curious about your project when stranded with only a small knife. 😂 Great video!
Those dang chickens are desperate to be on video.
Bunch of attention Hos!!!
Those chickens were lurking 😂
Not the size of your tool, It's how you use it 😅
😂
These methods are excellent for beginners and pros alike! It’s all about overcoming the deficiency of the tool.. Knowledge and experience are key here 👊🏻
Jason is AWESOME and always presents such practical and relevant tips, tricks, and tools!
Thanks!!
Thanks
I have an old CASE Hammerhead shark knife that I received after graduating cub scouts. It was brand new in 1981. I still have it. And as a long lived folder, it 💯 is mechanically sound.. yeah, it's got scratches and dings because of being 8 years old and used it as a hammer and every thing else that I needed! I'd show a pic but I can't! But I promise I still have it!
Made a cooking tripod out of sandbar willows with a Cold Steel shovel and a huntsman Swiss Army knife not sure I even needed the shovel
Great tips
Glad you like them!
Hi Jason! In Austria we have a survivaltrainer (Reini Rossmann) who called this particular cut at 04:00 the Powercut, because you can deploy much more power with this method. Great video again, thanks for sharing🙏! As always all the best from Austria 🇦🇹🤠👍🏕️🔥
Billige Eigenwerbung! 😃
@@sebastianf3861 👍🤣🤣🤣
I learned that that was called the chest lever grip from Ray Mears
Gotta love Ray!
I got it from Tyler White at TJack Survival... who I suspect got it from Mr Mears
Thanks.
Good job Sir
Thanks!
I’d like to see that knife sitting next to the LT Wright Next Gen for size comparison please.
This is such a great video j3. Here in England you can only legally carry a knife iff it's 3 inches or less, anything bigger you need to have a " valid reason" so I only carry a 3 inch blade with me. This video has been great to watch and learn for that reason. Keep it up mate respect from 🇬🇧👍😎💪🌱🌳🔥
That is great! Thanks!
Nice video. Wen the knife was too small at the end you can lift and hit the wood down like a hammer. Holding the knife handle and using the weight of the log to split it self on the knife. I don't know how to explain it let's hope you get what i mean. Thanks for all the tips.
You never disappoint!
Your knife reminds me of the Schrade SCHF56. I'd like a 56L which is around 4 inches, but I might reconsider the shorter model after seeing you using your knife.
I quite like that little knife. Could you talk about where you got it or how you made it?
Bear Forest Knives. The On Three EDC. Thanks!!
Another great one ! TAKE CARE..
Was taught big knives were for animal processing, self defense or an emergency like you lost your small knife. The large knife was left alone unless these situations came up so it was sharp when needed. Hundreds of years ago big knives were expensive and small folders cheap so you wore out your folder and looked after your big knife. The small knives were for processing wood and most other tasks. Personally prefer a folder for the reason you gave, you almost always have the folder on your person and something like a Stockman is a small compact knife kit in itself. The two big knives I have now are essentially butcher knives on steroids and I'm good with that.
I hope these are back in stock soon!
Cool Video. 😎
Thanks!
See ya on the next one
Personally even if I likely won't need to baton fire wood I'd still like to be able to do so.
Cheers for the updates mate. A video of you using that small knife skinning & dispatching in the field would be educational, if allowed on Utube. The same challenge for JJ if he wish to accept it. We've made a small knives for our 3 girls (your groupie) similar to an Izula with 1095. They're quite proficient with it but never use it for either meat or fish etc. Cheers mate.
Unfortunately TH-cam would probably remove that video. Last time I tried it was removed for being “offensive”.
Jason,yes most people would call that a small knife, which it is.. but MOST people if they do carry a knife it's going to be a folder. ( I'm a fixed blade knife guy) but most people if tĥey carry one it's a folder. Show how to use it. I know, but there are many millions of people who don't know and would use it like a fixed blade which will have catastrophic results.... 🤔 just saying... a video on how to do it without spending $300 on a "butterfly " bugout knife.. a folder will break on you... is exactly what you just said... my point exactly 💯! What if it's all you got! VIDEO REQUIRED! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK JASON. WHAT IF THE BUTTON LOCK ON YOUR FOLDER BROKE... NOW WHAT!
162 not 300. The fixed blade in the video goes for about 150 and up. I work as a carpenter doing residential remodeling in peoples homes. A fixed blade unfortunately seems to have a stigma to it in urban/city areas, at least in my experience.
@charlessalmond7076 I agree, fixed blade knives get you the look like the crazy guy that has "prints" of not just a fixed blade knife. Yea, I'm that guy. But I carry one on my neck, one on my belt, one in my pocket , and one in my boot. If you want to know where the knives are at, I'll give you my number, my dating calendar is pretty full! Lol! I'm totally joking! Seriously, my point is most... more than 51% of people who carry knives, carry folders. I'd bet it's more in the 90+% range. I absolutely unequivocally say to carry a fixed blade or on you plus in your gear. But that's just me.
Excellent
I have the benchmade foldable bug out. Which fix blade do you recommend? Do you have a video on sharping?
If you like the blade profile of the Bug out you should look at the knife he uses in the video. Its Bear Creek Forge if im not mistaken. Its the On3 knife. Excellent blade profile and neutral handle. A little pricey to some but, worth every penny.
Yes! This knife is called the On 3 EDC from Bear Forest Knives.
I have done a couple videos on sharpening. Take a look at my playlist and you will find it.
Thanks!!
I Love And carry my On Three EDC daily!
I wonder how everyone survived in Scandinavia before we learned that only large fixed blades with full tangs works for every task 😉 Great video, most of that I learned as a little boy from my father and Grand father 👍
But Scandinavians and other Northern Europeans (Sami) also used/use large knives like the leuku... 🫠
IMO, the machete really works well for the Americas below the Canadian border...in fact, is indispensable and preferable if you're doing anything off trail in the States. Add in a small tomahawk for heavier chopping and splitting needs and you've got the best North/South American combo that isn't too heavy at all on foot.
I've lived deep South, coastal SC, FL, etc. Machete is mandatory if you don't want a hard time. I started using the machete more in Appalachia and let me say it never leaves my pack here either. These mountains get THICK in the Spring-early fall. I don't need any other tool.
Only the dead of winter does it lose its magic. Need some heavier fire power then like a hawk/axe or thicker knife.
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 Absolutely use big knives, but they where always rat tail tangs going through the handle, not the 1/4" full tang you would freeze your fingers on.
Using the 3” bhk long trail longer than I can remember
Nothing beats a SAK!
Always enjoy the video Jason! What is the knife featured?
On 3 EDC from Bear Forest Knives
I've got a BK 9 and rarely carry it because it's so big and bulky
I never travel without my TOPS mini Scandi!
Cheers Jason for your tutorial how thick is the steel on your neck knife mate 3 or 4mm? Plus is it high carbon steel like 1095 or is it one of the stainless steel range? I make my own knives and am curious that's all 😉
It is 1/8 inches thick made from 52100 steel. Thanks for watching!
I really like your small knife Jason, and would like to purchase one. Is your wooden handle treated? Because NZ DOC laws will not allow untreated wood into the country.
Most of the On 3 EDCs come with a mycarta handle. The one in this video was a special batch made from stabilized dogwood from my property. Not sure if stabilized and treated would be considered the same thing.
Are the Dog wood handles available to the public?@@SurvivalDispatch
What pants are those? Thanks!
Tru-Spec
When are you going to give me another one of your awesome EDC knives? I told you that I won’t let it get confiscated again ❤
First!
❤
Now the real trick is to go back and find the machete..!!!
Beautifull knife , what is the brand please !
Bear Forest Knives. It is the On 3 EDC.
@@SurvivalDispatch thx 🙏
I got one of your On 3 knives when it first came out, and then later I got 2 more but they were different than the first, the blades were not as wide, Still very good knives. Why the change?
Just minor changes to make the knife as compact as possible without sacrificing anything. Thanks for the support!!
I'm glad I got the first edition, I like it better. Thanks for a great EDC knife.
When will these knives be available? What pants brand were you wearing? Thx.
@johncollins7555 There is a batch going into heat treatment today! Should be ready soon!
what model knife is that small one anyways? it looks neat!
On 3 EDC from Bear Forest Knives
Yeah but with that little critter you can make a wedge and use the wedge And then he goes and makes a wedge I just barely made the comment and he goes ahead and does it
I've seen you use this or at leat mention this Machete in several videos. Seeing how familiar you seem handling it, it seems a personal tool. Do you know the brand? Also in the case of Machetes do you feel that cheap ones are fine or would a higher end one be fine?
I use several. My favorite is a Galivan from Columbia. Trimotina also makes a very affordable good quality machete. Marbles is a solid choice if you are on a budget as well. Bear Forest Knives will be producing a machete of my design but it will be on the higher end.
Embedding the blade into a log is useful but any stabby action without a guard can make your hand slide down onto the blade. Esp dangerous with a classic bushcraft style where the edge goes right up to the handle.
Yes, it could happen. That is why I place my thumb over the end of the handle.
The more you know the less you carry. Mors K.
What is the brand of the knife
On 3 EDC from Bear Forest Knives
talk about chicken of the woods
It is better kee the handle up than down.
The handle and sheath were designed to have really solid retention. This knife will not come out till you are ready. Carrying it down makes it much easier to remove with one hand.
@@SurvivalDispatch Oh, cool!
But up handle can provide one-hand put in.
Spiffing video old chap!
Thanks Mate!
After watching this video, I think I finally have a way to impress the ladies with less than three inches! 😂👍
Comment for the algo
Next do small, fine detailed jobs with a machete 😂
What knife is that
The On 3 EDC from Bear Forest Knives.
What knife is that?
The On Three EDC. They’re sold out right now. You can check back in a couple of weeks. www.bearforestknives.com/products/on-three-edc?_pos=2&_psq=on%20three%20edc&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=41663053627548
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What dat nife be
It be dat On 3 EDC from Bear Forest Knives.
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2 3/4 is average...right? 😂
It's much easier to just carry a bigger knife
I doubt it you will be carrying a large knife all day
@@cocovasquez1 I have carried large fixed blades with 6-8" blades every day for 20 years
What knife is that?
The On 3 EDC from Bear Forest Knives.
@@SurvivalDispatch closer I have is the Battle Horse jump jak, a little thicker, I will practice those skills, nice video