Modern Nessmuk Knives for Bushcraft

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  • @Eezyriderr1
    @Eezyriderr1 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I think that's a J. Russell Green River trade knife (named after the Green River shop in Massachusetts, est. in 1836). It's a cattle skining knife, super popular with hunters and outdoorsmen. A lot of those were re-handled by the users after the scales wore out. You can still buy that knife today under the Dexter Russell brand mane.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Eezyriderr1 good knowledge - I will check it out! Thanks 🙏

    • @jamesellsworth9673
      @jamesellsworth9673 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Green River pattern knives were much larger than the Nessmuk pattern, reflecting the uses you pointed out as a favored style by ranchers and buffalo hunters. I had a Damascus custom Green River made...but it was far too large for my needs.

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What is the time stamp for said Green River knife? I have four Green River knifes myself. A small "Fish" knife, the Hunter/Traditional with a 5 inch blade, a Butcher knife with 6 inch blade, and a big one with a 12 inch blade. I've used all four in the kitchen for years.

  • @billclancy4913
    @billclancy4913 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I use a three tool kit, larger folder, a belt knife and a folding saw.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@billclancy4913 sounds like a great combination. All the best, Tom.

  • @GeorgeCCourtBartlum
    @GeorgeCCourtBartlum 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Happy birthday! I celebrated my 80th also on the third. I also love the very versatile Nessmuk style. I carry a Fire Creek Forge ‘mini’ Muk with a 3.5inch blade in my pocket. Best of luck in the coming years from Hokes Bluff, Alabama USA.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@GeorgeCCourtBartlum thank you very much! All the best, Tom.

  • @darrengreaves3068
    @darrengreaves3068 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Brilliant that buddy really enjoyed that might get my self that book . Keep up the fantastic vids take care and happy new year 🎉 👍

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@darrengreaves3068 thank you very much mate 😊 glad you enjoyed

  • @ulbushcrafting6592
    @ulbushcrafting6592 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very well put together video sir.
    To your viewers- kephart, 10c’s and the like are only a guide for the ignorant, ie , newbies. They should never be considered have - to’s. Mr. K lived in a different era, had different skills, comes from a different culture. I read a ton of survival , camping, hunting , and bushcraft books. What I found in my research is that the 10c’s, two is one , or any - you must carry this or that, is the cause of people getting into survival situations.
    You on the other hand have information, and examples of why you choose or do this or that. Awesome! Great job sir 🫡

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@ulbushcrafting6592 thank you very very much! Very kind! 😊 Best wishes, Tom

  • @PrimalNomad
    @PrimalNomad 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great video buddy! Love a nesmuk, especially the stoney path ❤️💪

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PrimalNomad Stoney Path makes such insane tools - so good honestly

  • @VortymLichbane
    @VortymLichbane 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    One of my favourite reads, I love his "crusty old man" style of writing 😅 Happy birthday 😊

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@VortymLichbane thank you! Me too haha so nostalgic

  • @swamp.rats.survival
    @swamp.rats.survival 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Grohmann #4 is a perfect one . Simple and good Nessmuk😊

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@swamp.rats.survival I will check it out thank you

  • @davidheath2427
    @davidheath2427 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a nessmuk style knife . The camp creek by tops . A very versatile tool . We are blessed by quality steel and good sharpening tools .

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@davidheath2427 sounds fantastic! Thanks for watching and commenting all the best Tom

  • @Gunslinger-1962-martin
    @Gunslinger-1962-martin 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Happy new year mr & mrs king 🥂 nice review of your nessmuk knives tom 🍻

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @Gunslinger-1962-martin thank you mate 🙏 happy new year 🎊

  • @michaelyoumans2113
    @michaelyoumans2113 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just found your channel, new subscriber.... Great video. I love your Frost River Nessmuk Pack in the background. I have one plus the Cliff Jacobsen Signature Pack. Fantastic day packs.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@michaelyoumans2113 thank you! I wondered if anyone would pick up on the Nessmuk pack! Good eye! Thank you for subscribing and commenting, really encouraging to have some positive feedback! All the best, Tom.

  • @paulliddle8008
    @paulliddle8008 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Really enjoyed that buddy, very informative. Cheers dude. 🙂⛺️🔥

  • @michaeldaruwalla8717
    @michaeldaruwalla8717 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Extremely well presented. Your subject was well researched

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much! That means a lot to me. All the best, Tom

  • @billclancy4913
    @billclancy4913 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    As a custom knife maker, I make a couple versions...a 3 finger small one which is popular with hunters for skinning & cleaning game, a mid sized one, and a larger one resembling the Canadia survival knife. All made with 1/8" stick and high grinds, making them very slicy. I make mine of S35Vn, Magnacut & AEB-L. Handles mostly Micarta with liners.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@billclancy4913 they sound excellent 👌 thank you for watching!

  • @TheScoundrel70
    @TheScoundrel70 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice collection! The first time i saw one, it looked like someone started out making a small kukri, then accidentally ground the edge on the wrong side. 😁🙄
    Cheers & belated happy birthday! 😁👍🏼🇨🇦

  • @Mike-zw7fq
    @Mike-zw7fq 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I doubt that Emma could care less about Nessmuc knives.
    Best Wishes from Montana!

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Mike-zw7fq 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @peetsnort
      @peetsnort 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Or burnt bitter garlic

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@peetsnort 🤣 fun at parties

  • @JulieKing-z6s
    @JulieKing-z6s 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video very informatice ❤

  • @camojoe83
    @camojoe83 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I prefer the "Simon Kenton" woodcraft approach. Pocket tools, belt hawk (short axe in my case) and as many loaded guns as you can carry.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I like a short axe hatchet or hawk as well most of the time. Atb, Tom

  • @freddyoutdoors
    @freddyoutdoors 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Really informative loved it and a great cook up too cheers for sharing mate

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I totally agree with your assessment of Nessmuk's BUSHCRAFT AND CAMPING. I have read it through more than once and reread parts of it periodically. I have had two knives of his pattern custom made. Nessmuk was wiry and of moderately good health. He was unable to take heavy loads into the woods, so he pioneered 'go-light' camping/backpacking. His readers today will know he describes lots of hunting in deer camps or trout fishing. A Scandi grind did not suit his needs at all. Probably most of his time was spent slicing bacon and being 'camp cook'. My Nessmuk knives were made with high convex grinds and sturdy spines.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great comment thank you - totally agree and like your outlook. Thanks for watching, all the best, Tom.

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    There was a good reason, knives back in the mid to late 1800's where thin. They did not require as much material to make. Plus where easier to heat treat and temper, and sharpen. I love my Green River knives. And they are all thin stock knives. Plus they have been made in the USA since 1836. But I would like to get a decent quality Nessmuk, I just do not have a lot of cash to spend on one. Any idea's?

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@longrider42 good point! There are some other ideas in the comments that people have recommended. Esee also makes one

  • @jamesnelson1443
    @jamesnelson1443 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Enhancing the Nessmuk design for bushcraft is a great idea!
    I agree with the “Trinity” of tools for bushcraft!
    But the search for the “one tool” option goes on!

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jamesnelson1443 thank you for your support

  • @BravingTheOutDoors
    @BravingTheOutDoors 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is an absolutely fantastic video and I'm not one to give away compliments.
    Where abouts in the UK are you foresting?

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BravingTheOutDoors I'm in Sussex mate. Thanks for watching and commenting 😁

  • @ryc3rz
    @ryc3rz 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Have you heard of a "JESSMUK" knife by Chris Tanner? It's a bit different twist on a Nessmuk... I wonder how would it compare to classic Nessmuks

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ryc3rz I haven't! I will check it out, thank you

  • @williammcginley3448
    @williammcginley3448 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video, my friend! I just subscribed.
    Billy from Kansas.

  • @camojoe83
    @camojoe83 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I also always thought Sears reprofiled a fat tip butchers knife of the era to match his size and put a proper utilitarian point on it. I've made some very nice ones from old hickory blades, they look right.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@camojoe83 good stuff! I bet they are great!

  • @davidcallan7844
    @davidcallan7844 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My favourite modern Nessmuk knife is the TOPS Camp Creek.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@davidcallan7844 good blades!

    • @davidheath2427
      @davidheath2427 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@BackGardenBushcraft i don't leave home without my camp creek .

  • @redelk2974
    @redelk2974 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    wow, great review, wonderful dinner, best wishes to you both. re

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@redelk2974 thank you so much. Really appreciate the positive comment! Best wishes, Tom.

  • @prepperinthewoods
    @prepperinthewoods 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good vid. Steve makes great knives. I have a few. 👍🏼

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@prepperinthewoods thank you- he really does make class tools

  • @jacobvasco990
    @jacobvasco990 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love the last knife the little one

  • @dougdumbrill7234
    @dougdumbrill7234 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I want to say a word for the Marbles Nessmuk I picked up a while back. It is a really good and useful knife and its $20 or so price tag makes it a reasonable option to try out the style. If you like the style you can move up to more expensive options! 😁

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@dougdumbrill7234 good tip! Thanks for the comment - all the best, Tom

  • @Mike-zw7fq
    @Mike-zw7fq 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The " Trinity " should be the
    " Quad".
    Sheat knife, pocket knife, axe and Saw. Thats what i Carry when spending time in the woods.
    An axe is inefficient, noisy and somewhat unsafe for cutting firewood to length. A saw is more practical.
    Best Wishes from Montana!

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Mike-zw7fq great combo! Best wishes, Tom

  • @keithappler5291
    @keithappler5291 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great content. Until recently, Texas Knife Supply carried a 1095 blank, hidden tang, which, if you could find it again, would work well with a section of antler. I used curly maple for mine.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@keithappler5291 thank you for watching and your comment. I bet that's a lovely knife. All the best, Tom

  • @Robert_Thomas832
    @Robert_Thomas832 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nezzmuk 😮 Nessmuk. Nice knives and reviews 👍

  • @Ralphbo-u6l
    @Ralphbo-u6l 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Enjoyed every minute here in the pacific rim ( Northern California and southern Oregon) IMO , new is not always better. 150 years ago a knife was something they used many times a day as a tool. Keep up the good work. Just not the measurement over and over again like most.😊

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Ralphbo-u6l thank you! All the best, Tom.

  • @BravingTheOutDoors
    @BravingTheOutDoors 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You know, BTW, that the Nessmuk design is the FB Muskrat right?
    Ironically, the things he changed are the things that didn't stick!

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BravingTheOutDoors I will look into that up! Thanks for the tip 😁 best wishes Tom 🙂

  • @kurts64
    @kurts64 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video 👍👍

  • @camojoe83
    @camojoe83 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    "I'll use it to dig, I'll use it to pry..."
    WTF would you do that instead of using it to make a tool to dig or pry or hammer or whatever non knife task you have at hand?

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well as you say to dig and hammer, I agree in 9/10 cases I would likely make a tool for it from wood, and do frequently make digging sticks and mallets using these tools. But if I had to I would happily use these for anything required, including prying wood apart to make other items etc. I said that merely to illustrate the point that these are very capable and strong tools and that I have used them for a lot of heavy tasks. Hope that clarifies what I said a little bit.
      I also like using a short belt axe, hatchet or hawk as you said in your other comment.

  • @jacobvasco990
    @jacobvasco990 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How do I get to buy it

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jacobvasco990 stoney path is on Etsy and insta, willowwood and field and steel have Instagram and websites where you can buy or order knives

    • @jacobvasco990
      @jacobvasco990 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @BackGardenBushcraft thank you

  • @TheDavewatts
    @TheDavewatts 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Normally when people try and make a one tool option type knife they end up being good for nothing.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TheDavewatts thank you for your comment. Agreed that I have seen some very poor examples that are as you say can useless for Bushcraft. However I have also had the pleasure of using some that are genuinely excellent all rounders and very capable. Even the 6mm thick knife here is more than capable of fine tasks due to excellent balance, comfortable handle design and Having good bevels/edge geometry and heat treatment. Having tools that are focused on one role makes them very good at that task, eg a splitting axe for splitting, but there is something to be said for a tool that can do multiple roles.
      I often opt for a tool heavy approach when possible consisting of an axe, a saw, a strong belt knife, a smaller neck knife or pocket or backup knife and then any specific tools like a carving kit or hook knife depending on the activity planned. Having said that as my preference I have used some very good one tool options and would trust the Field and Steel Nessmuk or something like a Wander Tactical Uro any day of the week. All the best, Tom.

    • @TheDavewatts
      @TheDavewatts 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @BackGardenBushcraft Maybe a one tool option for bushcraft, but I'd disagree on it being a one tool option for survival, if I had to be stuck with one tool a decent parang would be my choice. There's not much you can't do with one if you're practiced in using one. You use a lot fewer calories taking a tree down with a parang, much more efficient for fire prep, shelter building, I've even skinned small game with a parang. Each to their own I suppose, but if you listen to the world's best survival expert Mr Lofty Wiseman he would tell you the same thing about a parang.👍🏻

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @TheDavewatts I think that a compact axe would also be a good option, like a small forest axe. Parangs are also very good 👍

  • @Conor_133
    @Conor_133 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video 👍🏻

  • @wingatebarraclough3553
    @wingatebarraclough3553 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Looking at antique and reproduction dining knives of the 18th, 19th centuries, with the curve up, etc, it seems clear where the "nessmuk" evolved from

  • @runningriverbushcraft
    @runningriverbushcraft 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome video 📹 😊

  • @Echo5-Tango
    @Echo5-Tango 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I wish I could find a Nessmuk like the one pictured in the book, the crowned stag handle!!!! I cannot locate one anywhere!!!

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Echo5-Tango I would also love to handle one like that!

    • @Swearengen1980
      @Swearengen1980 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You could likely have one made. Lucas Forge makes an excellent traditional Nessmuk as well as some variants and he stays true to the style and intent, none of this scandi or thick nonsense. It's a true skinner and camp knife, the way Sears intended. Each one is made to order, so it's possible he'd do the crowned stag handle (he does a modern take on the stag handle, but he does note that a crowned antler handle means it's not a full tang, which is a terrible idea if you're going to really use it).

  • @alexpervanoglu7420
    @alexpervanoglu7420 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    For anyone interested Woodcraft and Campig is available online as a free pdf download.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @alexpervanoglu7420 great tip! Thanks 😊

  • @navigator1372
    @navigator1372 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I can aee a large chopper knife being between 4 and 5 mm thick but nit a small knife. That only needs to be between 2.5ish to a shade over 3 mm thick. The cold steel Pendleton lite hunter or the condor kephart are practical. The condor can baton decently as well as the cold steel knife. A mora can be used for bushcraft. As for large choppers i can see rtak2, jarosz choppa or the like. I like large choppers but i think for a 4 to 4.5 in blade it should be thin, light, and kind of sturdy. A bk 19 is the best Becker tweener but in my opinion it too is slightly over built.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@navigator1372 yeah each to his own personal preference. My most commonly used tools are mainly 4inch 4mm scandis grinds. But I like using a variety of tools, some of my pukkos are very capable and 2-3mm thick. A Mora is more than enough tool for most tasks. I do enjoy things that are overbuilt for their own unique way of doing things, just as I like other tools such as dainty carvers or big choppers. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best wishes, Tom.

    • @navigator1372
      @navigator1372 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @BackGardenBushcraft the logic is that you won't be chopping with a small
      knife and for the thickness of the wood you can span it doesn't need thickness in the blade

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@navigator1372 you'd be surprised what that knife can do to be honest and it's nicely compact. Feels similar to an Esee 5 but it slices better. I have larger choppers if that's the style I'm going for and smaller lighter knives too. All good options.

  • @cedricdeheynwoeste
    @cedricdeheynwoeste 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Happy New Year.👍🌲🌳🔥

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@cedricdeheynwoeste thanks! Same to you!

  • @markjg2275
    @markjg2275 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    In the past during the life of men of the 17th-19th centuries the mountain men, the cowboys the Indians knives were used for different purposes. Knives during those periods were used for hunting and for fighting for cutting rope and other daily cutting thinner knives were just fine for what Nessmuk and others used the Bowie knife was designed as a fighting knife though it still was useful for other cutting needs on a ranch or mountain use. I never have seen a movie or mention of the old west men using thick blades for baton use banging on a blade to split wood they always used an axe or small hatchet or tomahawk. Today times have changed and people camping do more wood craft using thicker blades for what an axe was designed for. Also gear changed for the better too we have Bic lighters and ferro rods which I am sure they would of loved to have back in the old West period and earlier in history. Different centuries different uses of tools nothing wrong with either method you like. Many traditionalists still like the challenge of reliving the past using old methods to test their survival skills. I still prefer traditional non locking pocketknives over modern folders like Great eastern cutlery or Case slip joint folders. And look how much different locking mechanisms have evolved in modern folders and super steels which I do not care for. Many choices today use what you like what works for you.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Absolutely 💯 very good comment and links to what I was saying about our developing and changing uses of tools. Thank you for watching and writing such a detailed comment. Best wishes, Tom

  • @stephencarmichael5156
    @stephencarmichael5156 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've read Nessmuk and I've spent considerable time in the wild. He captured the enteral plight of the Anglosaxon in wanting to reconnect with nature after having done everything in his power to harm nature. You will find more useful information in Indigenous tribe documented accounts and the problem is most are also written by Metis People, so the true knowledge is close to being lost.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@stephencarmichael5156 indigenous peoples always have incredible knowledge and we have much to learn that is for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting Atb Tom

    • @stephencarmichael5156
      @stephencarmichael5156 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@BackGardenBushcraft Penobscot Man by Speck is a better book for the big woods

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  วันที่ผ่านมา

      @stephencarmichael5156 I will check it out thank you 🙏

  • @kingarthur488
    @kingarthur488 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The shape of the Nessmuk knive is inspired by the butchers knives of that era. Green river knives are still manufacturing those knives.
    Check them out.

  • @richardhenry1969
    @richardhenry1969 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I never been a fan of nesmuck style knife. Now listening to his idea behind the knife i under why i never felt its appeal.
    I was brought up with hunters and fisherman that were ww2 veterans. Most used butcher knives or buck knives.
    I don't believe any knife is a one tool option. Ive looked since boyscouts. I find the only time one knife is useful is when thats all you have.
    I prefer a puukko design myself.
    The one knife I used in boyscouts was a candian belt knife that's a great design. But back in the late 80s through 90s i used a buck clone from schrade or kershaw in many survival classes in the military.
    I didn't carry a fixed blade because I was lefthanded and it wasn't easy to find a lefthanded sheath plus never wore a belt.
    Anyway i believe find something you like then use it until it becomes second nature.
    People tend to over think things.
    Your love of your knives almost made me want one.
    Great video brother.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you very much and I really like your ethos! I think training with a tool until it is second nature is very important and I try to familiarise myself with different styles to become more proficient. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. All the best, Tom.

  • @scrick7112
    @scrick7112 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great content. I got a TA axe from TA Outdoors so I don’t half to baton my knives unless I’m in a pinch. See ya bud

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@scrick7112 great stuff mate! I also carry an axe most of the time

  • @Swearengen1980
    @Swearengen1980 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    There's been an incredibly stupid trend the last 2-3 years of making a Nessmuk in scandi grind. It's only preying on the stupid who follow trends without knowing what they're doing. They think it looks cool, they hear "father of modern bushcraft" and start batonning with an irrationally thick Nessmuk, oblivious to any sense of reality regarding the man. A Nessmuk is a skinner and a scandi is a terrible choice for that. Sears never would have used a scandi. The purpose of a Nessmuk hasn't changed, it's just been covered up by bushcraft grifters on TH-cam channels and knife makers taking advantage of the....not so intelligent and duped them into buying what I consider virtually useless knives that don't even excel at one task like a traditional scandi.

    • @JO-rk5gu
      @JO-rk5gu 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. If you recall, after Nessmuk came Horace Kephart, who basically liked the same type of knife as Nessmuk, but wanted more people to get out and enjoy the woods. As people started getting out and experiencing the wilderness, then came along Mors, who only used a scandi. From then on, it seems that the scandi was the go to grind for a bushcrafter and consumerism took advantage of it because there was a demand. With that said, the majority of bushcrafters, at least the ones I know do not care about skinning an animal as much as just getting the meat from it, so they will usually carry a small gutting-skinning knife as well as their "bushcraft" belt knife. Batoning wood also came from Mors, and I think that is the dumbest thing I have ever seen, but I wood put any knife in his hands and he would make it work.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@Swearengen1980 guess that's why they make it for different people's opinions and tastes/preferences and as I said was Nessmuks opinion too. I personally like the versatile nature of a stout blade and have used the tools in this video for a whole range of things, so are still useful tools if not specialized in one area. Certainly not useless, just different. Best wishes, Tom

    • @Swearengen1980
      @Swearengen1980 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@BackGardenBushcraft What I meant by useless was specific to a scandi, stout, Nessmuk style blade. It's just silly. My favorite skinners are both small-ish, thin, slicey, in the Nessmuk style. One being the MKC Stonewall skinner in magnacut. That knife will do any basic chore, but specifically takes advantage of the belly to properly skin an animal. I get it, people have different goals; most bushcrafters are just weekend guys who sit around a campfire and playing survival. My point being, the Nessmuk specifically offers no advantage as a stout blade. I don't mind a stout blade in some cases, my favorite all purpose blade is a Reiff F6 3V, at 3/16" spine it's the stoutest I have and it's a beast. But the style is more conducive to utility.

    • @Swearengen1980
      @Swearengen1980 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@JO-rk5gu Indeed. I've read Nessmuk and Kephart. I have knives in both their models, though partially for historic value. My parents live in the Appalachians near where these men spent their time, it's nice to go out there and use a Kephart to camp and have fun. Around here, those I know, scandi is hit or miss. Many went through a phase, fell for the fad/grift, and went back to a saber or flat grind. But they are often also hunters and do skin. We do use the hides as well. One difference is, as I said in the other reply, most bushcrafters are city slickers who play survival sitting around a campfire on the weekend. Then there's us country folk who have done stuff like this all our lives and have uses for the hides. Regardless, getting the meat is easier if you can efficiently and smoothly skin an animal (of any size) and that's done with a thin slicey blade, not a scandi or stout blade. Just because it can be done doesn't mean it's the ideal way. I've always carried my own version of the Nessmuk trio and my skinner does nothing but skin and cook. One "survival" option is just unrealistic.

    • @davidarwood6264
      @davidarwood6264 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@Swearengen1980there's a fine line between bushcraft and survival....some cases a big fat line. As a child growing up on a rural farm in East TN , I guess I practiced "bushcraft " in the woods daily. I called it playing. Nessmuk used his famous knife , a pocket knife and a hatchet. He was trying for a one tool does all. As a blacksmith and knife user , there's little I've done with a Scandinavian edge. It's not practical for a lot. I've made a couple of Nessmuk both in a Scandi and one in a thinner Saber. I made the Scani for someone. It looked cool . I never used it. The style is a skinning knife. I love my Kepart blades though. I have several. My grandparents have family in the same cemetery as Kepart. You mentioned the area I believe. It's a nice area. I really like to camp /trout fishing around the TN/NC border.....I don't call anything I do bushcrafting 😂. I can whittle at home. I'd rather be catching those trout 😅.

  • @joepublic573
    @joepublic573 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    very cool :)

  • @jackwagonhoedown4114
    @jackwagonhoedown4114 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I use a Ka-Bar Becker BK19…

  • @larrybadman9965
    @larrybadman9965 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    SOME OTHER GREAT NESSMUK KNIVES ARE :
    BRISA NESSMUK
    LT WRIGHT CAMP MUK
    CONDOR NESSMUK
    CT FISCHER NESSMUK AND
    JOKER NESSMUK

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@larrybadman9965 I will check them out! Thanks 🙏

  • @pleistorossica7362
    @pleistorossica7362 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    joker nessmuk with stag handle 14c28n sanvik steel

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pleistorossica7362 very nice!

    • @Swearengen1980
      @Swearengen1980 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Folks want the crown on it (although I don't think they realize that means it's 99% not full tang).

  • @MrMjt888
    @MrMjt888 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m famous!!
    Lovely vid Tom

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MrMjt888 hahaha 🤣 thanks once again mate 🙏 such a great classic book

  • @cedricdeheynwoeste
    @cedricdeheynwoeste 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just add drop of pastis and it’s perfect.

  • @dcmsr5141
    @dcmsr5141 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I wouldn’t waste calories using a knife as an axe or battening with it.

    • @craigcook1571
      @craigcook1571 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think originally batttoning knives was just done on small pieces of wood for kindling.
      But in today’s world people have gone to the extreme with it trying to split logs with their knives.

  • @argokuusk
    @argokuusk 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is arguably the ugliest knife design ever created in the US of A.

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@argokuusk guess it's all personal taste and opinion, I personally like the design. Thanks for watching and all the best

  • @PaulBlundell-xf6mt
    @PaulBlundell-xf6mt 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Iff u have to bash a knife through already cut log !! E.g.batoning , yr bloody stupid , , get an axe ..," !!!!????? .. silly 😮 ...

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have an axe. In fact an axe is my favorite tool and in my opinion the most useful and efficient tool there is. However... I know some people disagree on this technique and that's fine, everyone has their own OPINION and that's fine. Batoning is a very useful, safe and efficient method and one taught in most top Bushcraft schools. If you don't use it as a method that is your choice, but sometimes carrying a small saw and a belt knife is all we have and it's good to be able to know how to use them to achieve different outcomes. You also don't necessarily need a cut log to baton, you can break wood if you don't have a saw. My 2$.

  • @TrentCostello-s4h
    @TrentCostello-s4h 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just UGLY looks like a 3rd graders first knife 😂

    • @BackGardenBushcraft
      @BackGardenBushcraft  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TrentCostello-s4h 🤣 thanks for your opinion