MegaWoodswalker damn right too I owns several Swiss army knife I carves with mine makes camp utensils spoons gets my blades scary sharp very important as a dull blade is more dangerous than a sharp one I subscribed to your channel greetings from UK England Essex👌🐺💕
Kevin inspired me in every video. He was very giving with his abundance of knowledge in woodcraft, and to this day I find an occasional video, like this one, that reminds me how unselfishly he lived out his passion, and never showed anything but kindness and cheerfulness. I for one, truly miss, the one, the only Mega Woods Walker. RIP Brother Kevin
Damn man, this guy had such a good vibe and a hell of a lot of bushcraft knowledge to share. RIP MegaWoodswalker. I pray for his family and everyone else who knew him
I have the "Huntsman" has everything you need I did buy the extra tools you described I put a sewing needle not just a straight one. I figured it was more useful. I did put the magnet in mine Is has the Scissors I was an Army Medic you can make Butterflys out of Band-Aids in a pinch. Yeah
You taught me so much in 30 minutes & you made it look like so much fun . I'm a newbie-wannabe bushcrafter at 51 years old & Just ordered my Swiss this weekend...
This video is great! I expected another Victorinox review - I've seen a lot of those, many good, some worse - but this one was entirely different. And so full of life! Thank you! :)
It's been almost 6 years... I often watch ur video. Sometimes it put me in deep thoughts. But always happy to see how you really do things cut fish, make fire, talk about Swiss Army knife. Always love knife Always remember you Brother REST IN PEACE
Cool. The Hiker was my first Swiss Army Knife too. I bought it in 1995 and still have it, together with another 19 Victorinox knives. I personally prefer models that come with scissors but you can't go wrong with either the Hiker or Farmer for the outdoors. I own both models by the way.. Great video. Thanks everybody.
This is absolutely awesome review in the real survival scenario. Most of the reviews here are done just sitting at the table and flipping knife in the hands. Thank you! By the way, I have ordered Farmer for myself.
I find the back of the saw on SAK a nice striker. On my SAK (forget the model name) there is enough of the saw back sticking above the other blades that it can be used to throw sparks even in the closed position.
After this video I tested that out and found the back of the saw to be a very good striker. I put a link to that video in the description. Thanks for watching!
Fair comparison..me I like the hiker because of secondary blade plus the tweezers and the straight pin in the handle by Phillips..that said..can't lose either way and I subscribed..love a fair and equal comparison.
I had just subscribed. I feel good with him as teacher - he’s so positive, not at all condescending. Not a show-off disguising as instructor or product-reviewer, but just truly friendly and even funny. I learned a lot already from the two videos I’ve watched so far - about the SAK Farmer. I just ordered the Farmer today and am looking forward to using it as I start my adventure as a newbie in bushcraft and backwoods camping. Thank you, MegaWoodsWalker!!
Plan on getting the hiker, 1 big blade, small blade, and a saw really does it for me Update: When this was made I had to get the Camper because they didn’t have any hikers left where I went. I ended up losing that knife in a camping trip. A while later I got a Hiker and soon after that a Ranger. I can say I love them both and would recommend them to anyone.
Hi ! I’m curious - from your experience do you prefer to carry thinner (and lighter) knife like the Hiker/Camper or one that is thicker but has more tools like the Ranger? Also do you prefer having a cork screw or Phillips screwdriver on the back?
My EDC SAK is the no longer made Outrider, which has locking blade. Very similar to the Trekker. The Huntsman is my favorite thou. And it saw blade actually saved my life when I was out in the wood and completely tore my patella tendon. That's a long story and for a different time. What I call my Gentleman's carry is the Climber. Everything of the Huntsman but the saw. That my going to the movies, dinner, church knife. I gave Farmers as groomsmen gifts at my weddings. .Nothing better than fresh trout for supper! As usual, great job.
I was a bit worried as the sharp side of the saw would be facing my hand and it doesn't lock so didn't do that. But then again maybe I should give it a go! Thanks for watching.
MegaWoodswalker Important to keep the rod contact near the knife handle. The sharp corners of the saw back really whip up a big spark shower. I don't own a Farmer, but a point to add about alox knives is that for food prep gore doesn't get under the scales. So a plus for hygiene. Both great knives though !
Just because I am tough on knives, I would go with the Farmer. Built for a day in the woods. You clean a fish very well. Over all a great review. Thanks.
I’ve carried the hiker but recently lost it, I’ve looked at the field master but was afraid it’d be too large for comfortable pocket carry. I have a leather man wingman that I stopped carrying because of weight and bulk
Jubrail memon - fieldmaster is a solid choice. I carry one daily and is my primary slingshot equipment ( easily makes tree forks and Atlatl throwers and spears). All around great general use set up.
Goodnight Mr. Trout! 3:58 I think maybe the reamer on the Farmer could have also worked for dispatching the trout, if a short blade was needed. It does have an edge. But overall, the Hiker between the two seems better to me cause of having two blades, and also tweezers and toothpick. Just more to work with. The back edge of the saw blade also works for ferro rods, saving your sharp edges on the other tools. Both, the Hiker and the Farmer seem like great knives, but for outdoors use, I’d get the Camper over the Hiker for the corkscrew it adds. Works great for untying paracord knots and picking out wind knots and backlashes in fishing line.
Hey, I'd recommend pinning the firesteel down in the woodshavings pile when you try to light it. I find it works best than if you hold it in the air, the pressure is not so strong.
"Like a 'Bloomin' Onion'" LOL. I agree with some of the other comments, the back of the saw is the way to go when striking the ferro rod. I actually just learned it and tried it for the first time about 5 minutes ago. Thanks peeps.
Thanks for the whole experience 👍 Have you tried using the backside of the saw as a striker? Would be an interesting comparison! Seems like that part of the SAK is even less prone to wear or something you might need further ahead on your hike.
I only had the time to watch the last 3 minutes now, so you might have mentioned this before... If you like the Farmer, take a look at teh Harvester or the Electrician plus. Those have a small blade (hawkbill / sheepsfoot) instead of the can opener. If you don't have canned food with you, I think those are perfect outdoor knives.
The 5th gen Swiss Army Soldier knife was derived from the Pioneer (Farmer w/o saw) . And there you have the Swiss Army's opinion of the better knife. The 91 mm SAK's are derived from the 1897 "Officer's and Sports" model and, to my knowledge, none of them have ever been standard issue by any military. They're very good/useful knives,IMO, but it appears that professionals prefer other options. The inline reamer is enough to cause me to prefer the Farmer.
This guy's video convinced me to carry my sak in addition to my full tang knife. I've nixed my multitool with pliers and have been super happy with my backpacking kit.
Good video, These knives can often be overlooked I have the small classic and its used everyday. wouldn't be without one. oh, and that trout looked good too. nice job.
One of those 1/2 X 5 inch blanks for ebay or Amazon. I added the Kydex.www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-x-5-Ferrocerium-Rod-Flint-Fire-Starter-Magnesium-Tool-Kits-Camping-Large/291826211786?epid=1481520226&hash=item43f2329bca:g:4KYAAOSwbsBXk472:sc:USPSFirstClass!06468!US!-1:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true
#20:07 NEVER USE YOUR BLADE WHEN YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO USE THE BACK OF THE SAW 😱👎🏾🤦🏾♀️ THE ARMY HAS A RULE 3=1 2=1&1=0 SO WHY COMPROMISE YOUR BLADES IF IT’S NOT REALLY NECESSARY
I prefer the Huntsman to both of these (or even the Outrider which is a bit larger and the blade locks). It has scissors and a bottle open so you can cut some bandage or you know open a bottle when its a wine emergency. It even has a tooth pick, which isn't always useful in itself but it does mean you can remove it and put a firefly steel in it's place. That way you'll always have a spare fire steel.
Fantastic positive mental attitude, great skills, particularly liked the foraging. Looked very comfortable in your environment, that's a state of mind people undervalue, no use being in the woods if you're scared of getting your hands dirty. I gave up on magnesium bars many moons ago, even a slight breeze makes them difficult to use. Tricky doing a comparison of these knives if discounting the saws, they are incredibly useful. If you live in an area with blackberry bushes tweezers are incredibly useful. The thorns on last years bushes are rotting late winter/early spring and will infect cuts they make if not all the thorn is removed from the cut, so it's Hiker for me (well, I have the Camper, a Hiker with a corkscrew). Thanks for the vid!
I have the Camper, which is a Hiker minus the phillips screwdriver + a corkscrew. I added plus scales so it has an ink pen, straight pin, and eyeglasses screwdriver. It will be my go-to for camping.
Great video! If I use a magnesium block, I don't scrape it, but rather kind of whittle the metal in shavings and they go up very nicely and hot, even if the tinder is damp. I think it burns at 1800 degrees or something very high and magnesium burns under water too.
The magnesium ferro rod combo (preferably Doan) is ideal for these environments: 1) extremely cold (like Alaska in the winter), 2) high altitude/low oxigen, and 3) high humidity plus coldness. For most other environments, a BIC lighter will do the trick more efficiently than any ferro rod.
Nice video will pick up a farmer (already own a few Pioneers and this was the extra push for me to get a Farmer). Thanks and that fish looked delicious.
Great vídeo mate. Im a collector of saks and bushcrafter. They are my knives always. I love the farmers for their heavier capabilities, but any will do, really..
I'm not a survivalist or anything but I have tried the back of the saw on my Voctorinox one-handed Trekker to strike a ferro rod and it works. So that could give the Hiker and edge up on the farmer, with the saw serving double duty and a secondary blade.
Nathan Garza. This is not a challenge or pissing match but I just don't see how the Hiker has "one up" on the Farmer? The Farmer has a longer/thicker/stronger blade, the same exact saw, a superior awl that throws sparks better than the small blade or the back of the saw, and more structurally rugged construction with solid aluminum scales compared to thin aluminum sheeting with a hollow plastic overlay. Not to mention that the Farmer's awl position/design does a much better job of wood working such as fabricating fire boards and the like. The Farmer actually does a more efficient job than the Hiker in the same size package with more usable/robust tools and stouter construction. This can be quantified, observed, and repeated. But to each their own. They are both great pocket knives and I have no plans on getting rid of either my Hiker or Farmer. My Hiker lives in a "BOB" accessible to my family and my Farmer lives in my back pocket everyday without fail, as it has for years. Be safe out there.
If you use the back of the saw blade it will work great on your magnesium, you will get curls of magnesium if you use it on the edge of the block. the back of the saw blade make good strikers. Try that with both knife and you opinion my change. Thanks for the video.
I've never owned a Hiker. My SAK of choice is a Farmer. The awl is the deal breaker imo. Absolutely the best ferro rod scraper. What a fantastic find in that trout! Great video! Two thumbs up!
For me personally ferro rod plus SAK it's always been the spine of the woodsaw as a striker, of course if you wish to stiffen the blade during the stroke careful thumb placement is required
Good Job mate. Between, can opener and bottle openers fits right in to the Philip heads, so a farmer not having a dedicated Philips doesn't matter, hence it's better over hiker in my opinion. And, one can always strike fire at the back of the knives in their closed position. Have a good one.
Having carried a Farmer for over, well over 10 years I can say without hesitation it is one of my favorite knives. I have done a wilderness overnight in the Hoosier National Forest in the late Winter/early Spring with the Farmer as my only tool. I built a shelter, a fire and food prep all with the Farmer. Good video; but you repeat yourself a lot, just saying.
Please forgive for asking as I'm not trying to be smart but couldn't you just breathe those branches off way easier? It seems like using the saw is pointless as most of the sticks it can cut you just break by hand. Obviously you would not get as clean a cut but do you need that?
Forgot to comment on the wood. Cedar doesn’t break all that easy and lots of green wood bends and is stringy to break. The saw is very easy so decided to use the tool. Dead sticks on the ground do break easy.
@@MegaWoodswalker sorry I missed your comment a year ago. Funny enough I actually ran across your video just now for the second time and was watching it. I saw this comment amd started reading it amd was like who is the smart ass. And then as I read the comment further I was thinking "je makes a good point. Then I looked at the person who posted the comment and it was me lol! How is that for a coincident? Thanks again for the video. I'm curious how long it took you ro get knowledgeable about the oitdoors like foraging for edibles?
Great video. Hope you enjoyed making it as much as I enjoyed watching it. I'd prefer the farmer. The reamer, as all the blades, are easier to use out the end as opposed to the middle, IMHO.
RIP. Rest easy knowing your positive attitude and great videos are still inspiring people to this day.
This is a super happy guy
Anytime is the woods is a good time! Thanks for watching!
MegaWoodswalker damn right too I owns several Swiss army knife I carves with mine makes camp utensils spoons gets my blades scary sharp very important as a dull blade is more dangerous than a sharp one I subscribed to your channel greetings from UK England Essex👌🐺💕
hi
You could almost say he is a.... happy camper!
....I'll see myself out.
Good stuff man. Thank you for posting.
This guy is bad ass, he has good vibe and a positive attitude
Thanks for watching and the positive comments!
Kevin inspired me in every video. He was very giving with his abundance of knowledge in woodcraft, and to this day I find an occasional video, like this one, that reminds me how unselfishly he lived out his passion, and never showed anything but kindness and cheerfulness. I for one, truly miss, the one, the only Mega Woods Walker.
RIP Brother Kevin
I miss this guy, when did he pass away?
@@robertogomez3698 Been a couple years now, died of a heart attack IIRC. RIP, Kevin!
I had no clue he passed:( Rest in Peace brother 🙏
@@robbabcock_wow he looks awfully young to have a heart attack
Damn man, this guy had such a good vibe and a hell of a lot of bushcraft knowledge to share. RIP MegaWoodswalker. I pray for his family and everyone else who knew him
RIP!!??
What happened?
@@BassMaster.454 Heart Attack
TH-cam algorithm finally decided to bring up his videos for me. too bad it didnt come sooner.
Pfizered?
My ultimate “survival” SAK is a Huntsman with a Firefly ferro rod, micro screwdriver, straight pin, and paracord lanyard. 🙂
Great vid!
Thanks for watching!
I got everyrhing you got except the lanyard hahahaha but i was thinking to get a bracelet of paracord
I have the "Huntsman" has everything you need I did buy the extra tools you described I put a sewing needle not just a straight one. I figured it was more useful. I did put the magnet in mine Is has the Scissors I was an Army Medic you can make Butterflys out of Band-Aids in a pinch. Yeah
So refreshing to see a knife review and actually using it. Much better than showing a knife on a desk and talking about it for 20 minutes
You taught me so much in 30 minutes & you made it look like so much fun .
I'm a newbie-wannabe bushcrafter at 51 years old & Just ordered my Swiss this weekend...
Thanks brother SAKs are really nice. Always have one on hand.
Which Swiss Army knife did you get?
@@ironman2326
I bought many of them at this point and half probably every style / model you could imagine 😂
@@countysheepdog55 Nice! I have about 15 or so myself! Most of them bought within the last year lol. Can't stop.
@@ironman2326
Very addicting lol
You can use the Back of the Saw to Strike the Ferro Rod
I will give that a try! Thanks for watching.
That would save blunting the blade, for sure.
Brian Smith I filed down the flat part of the bottle opener and it works great on the hiker
But it might close on his fingers…
@@all4u748 yeah can cut my finger off with that dangerous blade from that saw
I stumbled across your video but your energy is amazing and definitely learned some techniques
Tip for using the Hiker as a ferro rod striker - use the back of the saw blade. Works great, and saves the small blade.
For sure. The back of saw is the best on a sak. It hurt me watching the edge of the blade being used.
This video is great! I expected another Victorinox review - I've seen a lot of those, many good, some worse - but this one was entirely different. And so full of life! Thank you! :)
That's. I appreciate the comment and thanks for taking the time to watch!
Entirely different but very good man, nice video
It's been almost 6 years... I often watch ur video.
Sometimes it put me in deep thoughts.
But always happy to see how you really do things cut fish, make fire, talk about Swiss Army knife.
Always love knife
Always remember you
Brother REST IN PEACE
every body talks about survival situations, about prepping and finding food in the outdoors. Im glad somebody finally DID it
Thanks for watching and the positive comment.
was a good watch
Just ordered a SAK Hiker, will be my first ever poket knife. Time to explore the woods feeling like a professional lol
They're great. Thanks for watching!
Cool. The Hiker was my first Swiss Army Knife too. I bought it in 1995 and still have it, together with another 19 Victorinox knives. I personally prefer models that come with scissors but you can't go wrong with either the Hiker or Farmer for the outdoors. I own both models by the way.. Great video. Thanks everybody.
Same!
Same i,am waiting hiker wood
This is absolutely awesome review in the real survival scenario. Most of the reviews here are done just sitting at the table and flipping knife in the hands. Thank you!
By the way, I have ordered Farmer for myself.
Thanks!
I like the saw on a victorinox there great for small notches good review hey buddy that trout was worth the whole trip
Good eats! Thanks for watching!
I find the back of the saw on SAK a nice striker. On my SAK (forget the model name) there is enough of the saw back sticking above the other blades that it can be used to throw sparks even in the closed position.
After this video I tested that out and found the back of the saw to be a very good striker. I put a link to that video in the description. Thanks for watching!
Fair comparison..me I like the hiker because of secondary blade plus the tweezers and the straight pin in the handle by Phillips..that said..can't lose either way and I subscribed..love a fair and equal comparison.
Thanks for watching and the sub!
I had just subscribed. I feel good with him as teacher - he’s so positive, not at all condescending. Not a show-off disguising as instructor or product-reviewer, but just truly friendly and even funny.
I learned a lot already from the two videos I’ve watched so far - about the SAK Farmer. I just ordered the Farmer today and am looking forward to using it as I start my adventure as a newbie in bushcraft and backwoods camping. Thank you, MegaWoodsWalker!!
Plan on getting the hiker, 1 big blade, small blade, and a saw really does it for me
Update: When this was made I had to get the Camper because they didn’t have any hikers left where I went. I ended up losing that knife in a camping trip. A while later I got a Hiker and soon after that a Ranger. I can say I love them both and would recommend them to anyone.
The hiker is really nice. Thanks for watching!
Hi ! I’m curious - from your experience do you prefer to carry thinner (and lighter) knife like the Hiker/Camper or one that is thicker but has more tools like the Ranger? Also do you prefer having a cork screw or Phillips screwdriver on the back?
Hiker. Тонкий
My EDC SAK is the no longer made Outrider, which has locking blade. Very similar to the Trekker. The Huntsman is my favorite thou. And it saw blade actually saved my life when I was out in the wood and completely tore my patella tendon. That's a long story and for a different time. What I call my Gentleman's carry is the Climber. Everything of the Huntsman but the saw. That my going to the movies, dinner, church knife. I gave Farmers as groomsmen gifts at my weddings. .Nothing better than fresh trout for supper! As usual, great job.
Lucky groomsmen! Thanks for watching!!
Nice trout and I like the way you thanked it for its nutrition. Happy times in the wild.
What a shame he let the fish suffer for 10 / 15 minutes before being killed he should have been killed when it was on landed. A fisherman
Cool video. The back of either saw is superior striking ferro rods. And you get to save your blades.
I was a bit worried as the sharp side of the saw would be facing my hand and it doesn't lock so didn't do that. But then again maybe I should give it a go! Thanks for watching.
MegaWoodswalker Important to keep the rod contact near the knife handle. The sharp corners of the saw back really whip up a big spark shower.
I don't own a Farmer, but a point to add about alox knives is that for food prep gore doesn't get under the scales. So a plus for hygiene. Both great knives though !
Just because I am tough on knives, I would go with the Farmer. Built for a day in the woods.
You clean a fish very well. Over all a great review. Thanks.
Thanks. The Farmer is indeed a good knife!
Any one who loves a fieldmaster
T SERIS WILL WIN been carrying a huntsman most days now for 15 years, a fieldmaster with a corkscrew instead of the phillips
I’ve carried the hiker but recently lost it, I’ve looked at the field master but was afraid it’d be too large for comfortable pocket carry. I have a leather man wingman that I stopped carrying because of weight and bulk
Jubrail memon - fieldmaster is a solid choice. I carry one daily and is my primary slingshot equipment ( easily makes tree forks and Atlatl throwers and spears). All around great general use set up.
The farmer also has full, thicker backspring. It always feels like a traditional knife to me in a way that regular Vics just don't.
Excellent video! What a beautiful fish.. Thank you for posting!
Thanks!
Realy like his authentic innocence and happy nature! Good fella and super enjoyed his vid and survival walkthrough🙏🏻🌸🍒🤗
Thanks for watching!
This guy is like a little kid in a candy store… and a joy to watch. Thanks!
Is there any purpose for a Phillips head screwdriver while hiking? I would think a farmer would use a Phillips more.
Good video man, love the Alox scales on the farmer, gonna get myself a Alox minichamp soon.
Thanks for watching. I also like the scales!
Love the enthusiasm, and great video! 👍
Thanks for watching!
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Great Video Buddy. Thx for sharing this. I use the back of the saw a lot for the ferro rod and it works fantastic. Have a great day bro. Cheers, Mike
Thanks for watching, Check out this video about the back of the saw! Works great!th-cam.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/w-d-xo.html
Yeah, same here, I also use back of the saw. Blade cuts into the rod if the angel is not right and takes lot more tried to light up.
Does the saw lock? I filed the back of the can opener on my Trekker, as it locks and use that for striking the Ferro rod.
Goodnight Mr. Trout! 3:58
I think maybe the reamer on the Farmer could have also worked for dispatching the trout, if a short blade was needed. It does have an edge. But overall, the Hiker between the two seems better to me cause of having two blades, and also tweezers and toothpick. Just more to work with. The back edge of the saw blade also works for ferro rods, saving your sharp edges on the other tools.
Both, the Hiker and the Farmer seem like great knives, but for outdoors use, I’d get the Camper over the Hiker for the corkscrew it adds. Works great for untying paracord knots and picking out wind knots and backlashes in fishing line.
Awesome review, I agree you can't go wrong with either knife in the woods.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video full of energy. I can tell you love being in the woods! Also you convinced me to get the Farmer. It looks excellent!
Thanks for watching!
Good video!!! I love your positivity and that everything is amazing, hah! Great work
Thanks for watching!
for anyone who has the hiker model and doesn't know about the pin slot, it is under the screwdriver by the hinge.
Hey, I'd recommend pinning the firesteel down in the woodshavings pile when you try to light it. I find it works best than if you hold it in the air, the pressure is not so strong.
Ha !..an expert.. great suggestion ! Thank's I'll remember that one.
"Like a 'Bloomin' Onion'" LOL.
I agree with some of the other comments, the back of the saw is the way to go when striking the ferro rod. I actually just learned it and tried it for the first time about 5 minutes ago. Thanks peeps.
The back of the saw does work great. I also tested it out based on the comments as well. th-cam.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this, I have a Farmer but I never thought of using the reamer as a ferro rod striker, so you have added to my store of knowledge.
8:55 why doesnt he snap it with his hands instead of using the saw?
Thanks for the whole experience 👍
Have you tried using the backside of the saw as a striker? Would be an interesting comparison! Seems like that part of the SAK is even less prone to wear or something you might need further ahead on your hike.
He wont respond to this
Good to see someone not just cutting paper in a knife review.
thanks for watching!
I only had the time to watch the last 3 minutes now, so you might have mentioned this before...
If you like the Farmer, take a look at teh Harvester or the Electrician plus. Those have a small blade (hawkbill / sheepsfoot) instead of the can opener. If you don't have canned food with you, I think those are perfect outdoor knives.
I will take a look at those as well!
This was incredibly entertaining !
The 5th gen Swiss Army Soldier knife was derived from the Pioneer (Farmer w/o saw) . And there you have the Swiss Army's opinion of the better knife. The 91 mm SAK's are derived from the 1897 "Officer's and Sports" model and, to my knowledge, none of them have ever been standard issue by any military. They're very good/useful knives,IMO, but it appears that professionals prefer other options. The inline reamer is enough to cause me to prefer the Farmer.
Hard to go wrong with a SAK and the Farmer is really nice! Thanks for watching!
This guy's video convinced me to carry my sak in addition to my full tang knife. I've nixed my multitool with pliers and have been super happy with my backpacking kit.
Thanks for watching. SAKS are good tools IMHO!
This guy is super positive, he should totally be a scout leader
Good video, These knives can often be overlooked I have the small classic and its used everyday. wouldn't be without one.
oh, and that trout looked good too. nice job.
Thanks for watching!
MegaWoodswalker and
I'm glad you showed your appreciation for the fish when killing it. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Nice review Mr. Walker. I recently picked up a Trekker NS.
Hard to go wrong with a SAK. Thanks for watching!
Fun camping trip! Ty! Bro!!!
Can the ferrocerium rod damage the penknife's blade?
Yes it can
I miss the walker and his content. RIP brother!
I am curious; why go with the "Hiker" with the Philips instead of using the "Camper" which has a corkscrew.???
Hi, enjoyed your video immensely you clearly have a love for the outdoors. What make of large Ferro Rod do you use?
One of those 1/2 X 5 inch blanks for ebay or Amazon. I added the Kydex.www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-x-5-Ferrocerium-Rod-Flint-Fire-Starter-Magnesium-Tool-Kits-Camping-Large/291826211786?epid=1481520226&hash=item43f2329bca:g:4KYAAOSwbsBXk472:sc:USPSFirstClass!06468!US!-1:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true
Thanks for this. Sold me on the hiker 100%. Also made it look like fun there!
#20:07 NEVER USE YOUR BLADE WHEN YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO USE THE BACK OF THE SAW 😱👎🏾🤦🏾♀️ THE ARMY HAS A RULE 3=1 2=1&1=0 SO WHY COMPROMISE YOUR BLADES IF IT’S NOT REALLY NECESSARY
I prefer the Huntsman to both of these (or even the Outrider which is a bit larger and the blade locks). It has scissors and a bottle open so you can cut some bandage or you know open a bottle when its a wine emergency. It even has a tooth pick, which isn't always useful in itself but it does mean you can remove it and put a firefly steel in it's place. That way you'll always have a spare fire steel.
Hard to go wring with the Huntsman as well. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic positive mental attitude, great skills, particularly liked the foraging. Looked very comfortable in your environment, that's a state of mind people undervalue, no use being in the woods if you're scared of getting your hands dirty. I gave up on magnesium bars many moons ago, even a slight breeze makes them difficult to use. Tricky doing a comparison of these knives if discounting the saws, they are incredibly useful. If you live in an area with blackberry bushes tweezers are incredibly useful. The thorns on last years bushes are rotting late winter/early spring and will infect cuts they make if not all the thorn is removed from the cut, so it's Hiker for me (well, I have the Camper, a Hiker with a corkscrew). Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for watching!
I have the Camper, which is a Hiker minus the phillips screwdriver + a corkscrew. I added plus scales so it has an ink pen, straight pin, and eyeglasses screwdriver. It will be my go-to for camping.
The blades on all of the models with the "Farmer" style scales are actually designed for the military, that's why they're more substantial
Thanks for watching!
ol buddy that trout look mighty good
It was good. Thanks for watching.
Delishious
Great video! If I use a magnesium block, I don't scrape it, but rather kind of whittle the metal in shavings and they go up very nicely and hot, even if the tinder is damp. I think it burns at 1800 degrees or something very high and magnesium burns under water too.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Decent review however I personally don't like dulling my awl to strike a ferro rod I use the back of the saw blade .
I did a video on that and agree it works great. th-cam.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/w-d-xo.html
You my friend are a very cheerful spirit! Bravo! A great video, of someone enjoy the outdoors and his tools. Keep it up.
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I find the spine of the saw is very good for striking a ferorod and for scraping fatwood and bark.
Yes. Did a video on the topic. th-cam.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
The magnesium ferro rod combo (preferably Doan) is ideal for these environments: 1) extremely cold (like Alaska in the winter), 2) high altitude/low oxigen, and 3) high humidity plus coldness. For most other environments, a BIC lighter will do the trick more efficiently than any ferro rod.
Nice video, it gets even better when one discovers the Farmer and the Rambler are a perfect match. 👌
Nice video will pick up a farmer (already own a few Pioneers and this was the extra push for me to get a Farmer). Thanks and that fish looked delicious.
It was good. Thanks for watching!
Also why not carry two anyways!? One as a back up and for eating, and one for campcraft and processing raw meat.. just saying
Waste of space for no reason
What do you mean waste of space. Do you wear skinny jeans while hiking
That’s what the mora is for. Anybody who can afford an sak can also afford a mora.
The punch on the hiker moves back to make it easier to strike the magnesium/ferro rod. You are supposed to use it in the pushed back position.
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@@MegaWoodswalker Thank you for entertaining me with this awesome video.
Is the magnesium bar from Harbor Freight?
Coghlan's which is made in the USA. Thanks for watching!
I'm sure others have asked, where was this filmed at? thank you.
The woods of New England. Thanks for watching.
Awesome comparison. I have the farmer and the camper, and I find myself trying to decide which is better as well.
Can't go wrong with most any of them for a pocket knife. Good stuff. Thanks for watching.
The back of the saw blade on the hiker is the best Ferro Rod Striker
True. I did a video on that. th-cam.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/w-d-xo.html thanks for watching.
Your video is really interesting, i just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work :)
Thanks for watching and the sub!
Today I thought I need to see the MegaWoodswalker, and I'm looking to increase my SAK collection. His knowledge and enthusiasm were boundless.
Great vídeo mate. Im a collector of saks and bushcrafter. They are my knives always. I love the farmers for their heavier capabilities, but any will do, really..
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I'm not a survivalist or anything but I have tried the back of the saw on my Voctorinox one-handed Trekker to strike a ferro rod and it works. So that could give the Hiker and edge up on the farmer, with the saw serving double duty and a secondary blade.
Maybe. Also the primary blade of the farmer is larger and thicker. Both great knives and thanks for watching!
Nathan Garza. This is not a challenge or pissing match but I just don't see how the Hiker has "one up" on the Farmer? The Farmer has a longer/thicker/stronger blade, the same exact saw, a superior awl that throws sparks better than the small blade or the back of the saw, and more structurally rugged construction with solid aluminum scales compared to thin aluminum sheeting with a hollow plastic overlay. Not to mention that the Farmer's awl position/design does a much better job of wood working such as fabricating fire boards and the like. The Farmer actually does a more efficient job than the Hiker in the same size package with more usable/robust tools and stouter construction. This can be quantified, observed, and repeated. But to each their own. They are both great pocket knives and I have no plans on getting rid of either my Hiker or Farmer. My Hiker lives in a "BOB" accessible to my family and my Farmer lives in my back pocket everyday without fail, as it has for years. Be safe out there.
the back of any sak saw works great for ferro rods.
Your reviews are very very thorough and entertaining
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Thank you Worshipful for a very well done video. Well done indeed brother...
ATB,
Keith
Alabama Bushcrafters
Thanks brother. My lodge did good work tonight! Past inspection and raised some FCs! Thanks for watching.
MegaWoodswalker my favorite degree is MM 1st and 2nd half's
This guy understands what’s up, a good SAK replaces at least 5 whole separate tools including a filet knife. Good on ya brother.
What kind of swiss army knife do you have
About all of them. Thanks for watching!
If you use the back of the saw blade it will work great on your magnesium, you will get curls of magnesium if you use it on the edge of the block. the back of the saw blade make good strikers. Try that with both knife and you opinion my change. Thanks for the video.
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I've never owned a Hiker. My SAK of choice is a Farmer. The awl is the deal breaker imo. Absolutely the best ferro rod scraper. What a fantastic find in that trout! Great video! Two thumbs up!
this man is a really good youtuber survivalist. really is realistic
Thanks brother~
For me personally ferro rod plus SAK it's always been the spine of the woodsaw as a striker, of course if you wish to stiffen the blade during the stroke careful thumb placement is required
Awesome reamer on the alox models , great for clamshell/package opening & as seen ferro rod use :)
..........i use the farmer for work (UK) & short walks/bushcraft-close to home , great knife :)
Good Job mate. Between, can opener and bottle openers fits right in to the Philip heads, so a farmer not having a dedicated Philips doesn't matter, hence it's better over hiker in my opinion. And, one can always strike fire at the back of the knives in their closed position. Have a good one.
The back of the saw works great as well. Thanks for watching! th-cam.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/w-d-xo.html
I need you to teach me how to fish. Especially with limited on the move gear. Got any videos of that?
I do have an old old video on making a bushcraft fishing pole. Will search it out. Thanks for watching brother.
Having carried a Farmer for over, well over 10 years I can say without hesitation it is one of my favorite knives. I have done a wilderness overnight in the Hoosier National Forest in the late Winter/early Spring with the Farmer as my only tool. I built a shelter, a fire and food prep all with the Farmer. Good video; but you repeat yourself a lot, just saying.
Thanks for watching. The Farmer rocks and even the saw blade is the best for firecraft. th-cam.com/video/y-SWwwYxBFg/w-d-xo.html
are you an escape from the funny farm
LOL! Thanks for watching!
Please forgive for asking as I'm not trying to be smart but couldn't you just breathe those branches off way easier? It seems like using the saw is pointless as most of the sticks it can cut you just break by hand. Obviously you would not get as clean a cut but do you need that?
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Forgot to comment on the wood. Cedar doesn’t break all that easy and lots of green wood bends and is stringy to break. The saw is very easy so decided to use the tool. Dead sticks on the ground do break easy.
@@MegaWoodswalker sorry I missed your comment a year ago. Funny enough I actually ran across your video just now for the second time and was watching it.
I saw this comment amd started reading it amd was like who is the smart ass. And then as I read the comment further I was thinking "je makes a good point.
Then I looked at the person who posted the comment and it was me lol! How is that for a coincident?
Thanks again for the video. I'm curious how long it took you ro get knowledgeable about the oitdoors like foraging for edibles?
Great video! That fish looked awesome!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Hope you enjoyed making it as much as I enjoyed watching it. I'd prefer the farmer. The reamer, as all the blades, are easier to use out the end as opposed to the middle, IMHO.
The Farmer is nice for sure! Thanks for watching.
What is so good about trout? Does it taste better than other fish in the wild? Love the video!
One of the better freshwater fish for eating IMHO but have not tried everything. Thanks for watching!
Was about to ask about which hemlock you ment
The tree for sure. Thanks or watching!