Haha True!! Now days, literally everything comes from the same Chinese factory, HF brands are the exact same thing as a lot name brands. If you watch Project Farm, he proves that allot of their stuff is just as good or better.
@@podpod321 I think people expect HF stuff to be as good as high dollar stuff. It better not, or the guy who bought the big$ gear. really got hosed. As a weekend contractor/ shade tree mechanic. Literally none of my HF stuff has ever failed. Would they last as all day every day? I don't know, I don't care.
I have almost the entire bauer power tool line and have loved them all. The grinder is especially nice. The little chainsaw is great for pruning trees that want to smack you in the face while mowing. The hedge trimmer leaves a bit to be desired but it works. I ran the hammer drill in concrete all day and it survived. Use the hex impact daily, and use the 1/2" impact every time I'm working on a car. I even have their little shop blower, which is great.
Cody mentions anything and the price automatically goes up. I noticed when he mentioned how much he paid for something. I go to Amazon and it’s 10 dollars more
I have an older harbor freight saw, about 30 years old. I've been using it for bole pruning Douglas for trees in Oregon. Thousands of trees from the ground up to about 7 feet, to develop clear wood. From 7 foot up I use a pole saw. But, for a $3 saw, it's produced a lot of clear timber.
Mora is the first thing that comes to mind for me as well. The only reservation I have is that you’re 2/3 of the way through this with HF tools. Go with a HF knife. Think about it. You’re pushing the envelope with possibly producing a reliable kit for the $25ish range.
Cody, I cant tell you how much I appreciate the recent theme of being able to "do more with less". I was raised by a dad who taught me that quality tools definitely matter. But if something exist that can get the job done at least semi-efficiently, and not take the investment of a professional in that field, then it is superior to us. We dont all need a snap on screwdriver set to keep a home running... thank you.
The Mora Companion is a good little knife, comes in right around $16 bucks and comes with a sheath, picked one up for a cheap hunting knife and have been happy
More really great ideas. One thing that I would definitely add... on the saw use a bright orange lanyard, blaze orange tape or paint on the ax handle, also the same on whatever knife you choose. Easy to find when you put them down or drop them.
if you do not require a folding saw, the Schmidt garden saw from some Canadian dollar stores is good for the price (approx $4). the handle is a covered metal tube so you could easily stick it on a pole for a polesaw. For a folding saw I really like the silky gomboy 210 straight blade.
I picked up a $19.99 Vaughn made in USA roofers axe. Best all around camp axe out there. Look up Felix Imler and how to sharpen with the rag technique.
Thank you, really well done, the harbor frieght ax video, the not so survival shoveling, and the saw video......ps I have been using harbor freight for years for some stuff, God bless you too, thank you
I was thinking the HD Companion is Carbon steel but this makes more sense, except for maybe the Bushcraft with fire steel but thats kinda out of the budget category a little bit
I have two of those saws, one of them while I had it apart. I notched for the blade to droop some, making it way more aggressive when using, since it cuts on the pull, not the push. You can then adjust your hand up the handle to make it the most efficient.
Bump.... How long does it keep its edge? As a landscaper, I've used the cheap ones before and you get 1 or 2 jobs out of them and they are trashed. The Corona saw I've found so far to hold up to dirt, wood, vines and grime in the landscaping field.
I’m loving these videos for people just getting into buying tools. Taking a little time to upgrade cheap tools will make them work better and last longer until you are able to upgrade.
Nice job on the projects. For the knife, simple and cheap, I like the cold steel bushman. It might be a little big for your setup but you can use the handle to house fish line, matches/fire cloth.
Great fix for an inexpensive saw. Axe looks good. Let’s see how it holds an edge. Not to be a snob, but I can’t recommend a cheap knife. Like firearms, I choose to never bet my life on cheap. I’d be interested to see what your viewers suggest. Thanks, as always, for adding useful info to our knowledge rucksack. I appreciate your channel and your bushcraft wisdom.
I appreciate videos like this. Not everyone has the money to drop on name brand gear. Some guys are just starting out. And unfortunately after Covid...... some guys are just starting over. Theres something to be said about finding the best you can afford, not just the best money can buy. I'd also be interested in videos showing affordable tools being customized to be better with a little sweat or ingenuity. Perhaps a nice hardwood handle to replace chinesium plastic? Now a $5 saw becomes something you can replace the blades on forever for $5
@@GreyerShade So if everything about this pruning saw were the same but was produced in the USA would it suddenly not be junk?. Yeah I've camped many times. Never did bushcraft or whatever it's called. Never felt like larping as a survivalist.
@@patrickriarchy6054 Im glad to hear that you've at least been outside a few times. Thats excellent. Do you like turtles too? Im just wondering because nothing you just said has ANYTHING to do with my post. Not to mention you just randomly input your opinion on a comment like it was asked for. Why? Who cares.
I think it's awesome that you're using your experience to teach how to make affordable tools work like a quality tool. Hard to justify the expense for high quality when you only need the tool once a year for a camping trip but it's awesome to know how to make it work well for the times you do. You could make an entire channel doing harbor freight tool improvements!
If you’re gonna buy this saw I’d just open a few at harbor freight and see if you can just pick out a better functioning one and save yourself some time.
Good job. I've got a saw from amazon that is too stiff to open , will probably take apart and sand as you did. Adjusting screw tension and lube not helping so far.
Cody, I think these videos are going back to where you started years ago and that's what drew in a lot of subscribers. Thank you for your reviews and tips for the HF items.
I have a similar folding Stanley saw. The big difference is that it can use any reciprocating saw blade, and it has storage for extra blades. I got it in the 90's and has been used a lot.
I bought a mora companion for £12 a couple of years ago and it’s never let me down. Cheap, stays sharp, excellent sheaf and great design. Also for the price they’re almost disposable so I don’t feel the usual guilt I normally feel from my more expensive knives when bashing them through a piece of wood.
I just bought this yesterday. It actually doesn't look that bad, quality wise. The locking mechanism does need some work though. Thanks for the suggestion Wranglerstar.
lmao yeah what's that about? He did mention before that he and Jack play online games sometimes. I guess one of the games they play is Minecraft. I know that's what me and my daughter play most of the time :) Super game!
Agreed, this is the last tool I wanna loose when I'm alone and miles into the wilderness. Thankfully, they do make Duck Tape and Paracord to help mitigate this oversight.
Not quite. There are two kinds of survival kits: "find me" and "don't find me". For the "find me" kit, definitely hi-vis. For the "don't find me", subdued or natural colors are imperative.
Confession: I waited until you choose the black before I hit the thumbs up button. Had you chosen the tan you would put me in an existential conundrum.
@@jonross377 Indeed. For around $10.00 you'll have a knife that will last and preform basic, moderate tasks. I have many bigger, and more heavy duty knives, but I have several Mora 511's in various locations. There is no excuse for not having a knife, when Mora provides a 511.
Mora Companion. I've carried one almost daily for over 5 years now. Can't kill it. Not a fan of the sheath after about a year, but I modified it to keep the knife from sliding out. Best bang for the buck you can get. Morakniv only sells quality . . . . even if it's no frills.
Picked up one of these at a gun show years back for like 5 bucks with its sheath, didnt really know what I was getting just wanted a cheap knife to beat up. You’re right, its unkillable. No frills. Sheath still keeps it in tight to boot. Anyone remotely in the market for an all-around knife should get one.
I would pair it with the Milwaukee folding Hawkbill 48-22-1985 or the Drop point 48-22-1520. Prefer Hawkbills for rope, minor limbing, and general work, as work doesn't slide of end of blade easy and you can baton the point into stuff. The Hawkbill is easy to open with a wrist flick, locks solid, nice feel, though I wish it was easier to close one handed. I haven't tried the Drop point version, but it uses the same body as the Hawkbill, of which I have 2. Price is around $20-30 depending on seller.
Hi Cody, I had one of these cheap saws, not HF but similar. First time I tried to cut with it it bound up terribly. Turns out the teeth weren't set. Set the saw in my vice and set the teeth with a punch and hammer (just peened them over a bit - tappy-tap-tap) cuts like a champ now, lives in the back of the car with a cheap hatchet, tow rope, set of jumper cables and a towel - always have a towel.HHGTTG.
Harbor Freight sells metal/wood files. I’d suggest taking a file (hardened carbon steel typically) and cutting it down to whatever size you want, then grinding it down to the shape, then drill some holes in the tang and handle of the file, and add some bolts to hold handle onto the tang. Then you can finish by showing how to sharpen a knife properly. Also, you could show your viewers how to (cheap) make a very nice leather sheath with some leather (leather shoe soles are extremely inexpensive) and a $10 steel grommet kit, or even a snap grommet kit.
By putting grease on the surface of the pivot points you're inviting saw dust to build up and eventually causing failure. Try using a dry lubercant such as graphite or dimethylsilicone...
@@DaroffApFire id bet money they are made by the same factory, and they just stamp a different brand on it. No way Mora would have an unpatented knife out there.
Late to the show, here, but Harbor Freight's Icon knife is a great folder. Good steel, ceramic bearing action, modeled closely after a beautiful Begg, and it's $32.
Did I mention it has dual alternators? But only if you hit that like button, I’ll wait. It will only have one alternator until you hit that like button
i own this exact set. Mine are probably two years old?? maybe three. they have held up over numerous trips. i don't pair mine with a fixed blade as I always carry a fixed blade when i am in the field. i own four of those saws in various kits and bags and each one of them have functioned right out of the box with a positive lockup. I haven't had to take them apart. If you are looking for a budget fixed blade for that trio go with a standard mora. You wont need to baton with it as you have the knife and saw. Mora knives are great carving tools. my current carry is a bps knives version of a Mora but it is full tang.
Hi I do love these type vids...... You have identified a Hatchet and Folding Saw - if for a "Car Kit" - would some sort of SAK type pocket knife be a good match as you can process timber with both the hatchet & saw - a fixed blade is not as critical - a few tools in a larger SAK format could complement the kit?!? Cheers from Aus.
I really like these types of videos, obviously if you buy a nice saw it will function better, but I enjoyed watching you improve the serviceability of a more affordable option
I don’t think I could of said that better. This is something that I would do myself and probably will. It’s low investment and it sparks my enthusiasm (gives me the fizz)
Hey, I liked your hack. I have a Case hatchet I bought many years ago. Paid premium then but would be cheap now. It is stainless steel, sharp as can be, light weight, only about 3/16" thick with a really good handle on it. I will shop for that saw tomorrow and fix it. A good old Buck Folding knife, maybe from Pawn Shop would be good. They were the best lockbacks in my opinion. You can sharpen them down past the temper though.
I'm still waiting on seeing the infrared truck setup that you were talking about in your top 10 things to do to a new truck in 2021. I've thought about doing it myself on my 7.3 but I do not know where to start.
Opinel 20 years ago would be my choice. Ordered a new one this year and the blade came chipped and the lock would loosen if a rabbit farted a mile away.
I purchased same identical saw from HF and zero issues with the locking mechanism. As for using when camping or other small chores, no issues to report with mine.
Robert Kitchell Thank you for the advise on using glass as a flat surface! I've used several surfaces to confirm my small engine heads aren't warped (my wife would kill me if she caught me with some of the greasy lawn mower and ATV heads that I've checked on the countertops and kitchen table!) Thank you for the advise sir!!
Some of the 400 series stainless steels are magnetic so it souls be stainless steel and be attracted by a magnetic. The same way some stainless steels will rust if not taken care of.
1st choice. Extremus Camping Hunting Knife with magnesium firestarter none serrated ver. 2nd. mora (one with a lanyard hole in the knife handle & sheath) i don't like the ones without.
if you can find a cheap Camillus us military issue pocket knife, that would go well. Used to see them all the time for $5. May want something a bit bigger though.
Another Harbor Freight special! Nice, except I would probably use silicone grease as lithium grease is still petroleum-based and has a tendency to increase the degradation of plastic.
Why not keep the kit entirely Harbor Freight? They do have a fire starter for less than 3 bucks. I realize that means you'll have to sift though their pile of garbage knives, but maybe there's a gem in there somewhere?
I agree with a Mora fixed blade. I did see a interesting fixed blade at Menards the other day though that would kind of tie into the HF theme. It’s the Masterforce® Tradesman Fixed Blade Knife.
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@@RAYworp Blinding Lights. Not sure who the cover is by though.
@@RAYworp the cover is by Ally Salort
I like how Cody improves these tools with potential. It is nice making it your own in this way : )
Never got that axe test you told us you would do :)
A Mora knife would make a nice addition.
Yup. Mora Companion.
Fully agree with you
Was going to say the same. Mora makes amazing knives and you get 100% genuine product for the money
Agree. My old mora has been through hell and back and is always on my belt.
Mora Chis-Knife. Can be used for meal prep, fire prep, and bush craft woodworking.
Hey um. Could we stop with pointing out HF actually sells decent stuff. I'd prefer everyone thinks they're garbage. Keeps prices down.
Haha True!! Now days, literally everything comes from the same Chinese factory, HF brands are the exact same thing as a lot name brands. If you watch Project Farm, he proves that allot of their stuff is just as good or better.
@@podpod321 I think people expect HF stuff to be as good as high dollar stuff. It better not, or the guy who bought the big$ gear. really got hosed. As a weekend contractor/ shade tree mechanic. Literally none of my HF stuff has ever failed. Would they last as all day every day? I don't know, I don't care.
I have almost the entire bauer power tool line and have loved them all. The grinder is especially nice. The little chainsaw is great for pruning trees that want to smack you in the face while mowing. The hedge trimmer leaves a bit to be desired but it works.
I ran the hammer drill in concrete all day and it survived. Use the hex impact daily, and use the 1/2" impact every time I'm working on a car. I even have their little shop blower, which is great.
Cody mentions anything and the price automatically goes up. I noticed when he mentioned how much he paid for something. I go to Amazon and it’s 10 dollars more
Yeh please and thank you. Lmao 🤣
Professional homeowners don't need to buy expensive tools, they can "upgrade" cheap ones.
I'm a nonprofessional home owner, so I dont even bother upgrading... Lol
I have an older harbor freight saw, about 30 years old. I've been using it for bole pruning Douglas for trees in Oregon. Thousands of trees from the ground up to about 7 feet, to develop clear wood. From 7 foot up I use a pole saw. But, for a $3 saw, it's produced a lot of clear timber.
Mora is the first thing that comes to mind for me as well. The only reservation I have is that you’re 2/3 of the way through this with HF tools. Go with a HF knife. Think about it. You’re pushing the envelope with possibly producing a reliable kit for the $25ish range.
Cody, I cant tell you how much I appreciate the recent theme of being able to "do more with less". I was raised by a dad who taught me that quality tools definitely matter. But if something exist that can get the job done at least semi-efficiently, and not take the investment of a professional in that field, then it is superior to us. We dont all need a snap on screwdriver set to keep a home running... thank you.
Fixed blade: Morakniv. Folder: Opinel
Was gonna say the same thing. Morakniv is inexpensive and he already uses one of their products.
I like the victorinox my man, but I've always like the looks of the opinel
100%
Was thinking the same thing!
Good suggestions. I have two Moraknivs and the largest folder Opinel makes. Excellent blades for the cost.
The Mora Companion is a good little knife, comes in right around $16 bucks and comes with a sheath, picked one up for a cheap hunting knife and have been happy
Sixteen dollar bucks.
Great knives; I have a bunch, and have given away several. Look under Bahco as well, same knife and sometimes costs less.
@@om617yota8 Does it cost less than sixteen dollar bucks? If not, I'm not at all interested.
@@billblasko1872 i got mine for 11€. Its pretty much the same knife but orange so you find it easier if you drop it.
the Mora 511 is available in orange and it comes in around $8
More really great ideas. One thing that I would definitely add... on the saw use a bright orange lanyard, blaze orange tape or paint on the ax handle, also the same on whatever knife you choose. Easy to find when you put them down or drop them.
I painted most of my yards tools bright orange years ago. Works great
I think of them as seeds for future axes and knives.
if you do not require a folding saw, the Schmidt garden saw from some Canadian dollar stores is good for the price (approx $4). the handle is a covered metal tube so you could easily stick it on a pole for a polesaw. For a folding saw I really like the silky gomboy 210 straight blade.
The only knife in that price range would be a Mora.
Hultafors Outdoor Knife OK4 would also be a good choice.
@@bosse641 that is a damn fine knife. Mine’s going on 6 years. Great quality, so cheap.
@@bosse641 you mean a rebranded mora lol
@@Enorkyeoj Thats exactly what it is.
Morakniv makes the most sense to me. Inexpensive but still quality and can do most things you need from a knife
You’d be hard pressed to find anything better than a mora to fill that niche.
Hultafors heavy duty.
I really appreciate this series. I may never afford a $200 axe, but I could…swing…a $12 axe
Agreed. And *chuckle*
Are you saying that you could swing a $12 axe but not a $200 axe of the same weight?
@bob lake If you were a Billionaire you would pay someone $40K a year to swing it for you.
I picked up a $19.99 Vaughn made in USA roofers axe. Best all around camp axe out there. Look up Felix Imler and how to sharpen with the rag technique.
Yea right, and have money to take momma out for a nice dinner too.
Thank you, really well done, the harbor frieght ax video, the not so survival shoveling, and the saw video......ps I have been using harbor freight for years for some stuff, God bless you too, thank you
Morakniv Companion Spark is around $30 and includes a fire steel in the handle. Would be perfect for this kit.
I was thinking the HD Companion is Carbon steel but this makes more sense, except for maybe the Bushcraft with fire steel but thats kinda out of the budget category a little bit
I’d vote Mora as well, seems to be a common consensus.
Hultafors Outdoor Knife OK4 would also be a good choice.
Morakniv is a natural option, but Cold Steel has some decent offerings as well.
Schrade even better and cheaper than cold steel. Check out the schrade schf9.
Since the other products are from HF, why not the knife as well? They have a model with 3Cr13 steel, and another with 8Cr13MoV, both for under $10
An Old Hickory butcher knife would be a good knife to go along with these other tools. They're not to expensive and they are full tang carbon steel.
with a PVC sheathe that looks like burnt dinosaur hide!
@@HoosierDaddy304 you have to make one. You need PVC and an old toaster oven. You would be the Baddest of Bad Santas.
@@rembrandtshadows Lol
They make one now specifically for us.
I'm really into Mora knives, they're not costly and super duper sharp Scandinavian grind !
I have two of those saws, one of them while I had it apart. I notched for the blade to droop some, making it way more aggressive when using, since it cuts on the pull, not the push. You can then adjust your hand up the handle to make it the most efficient.
Cody's 2nd channel, "fixing HF tools"
I don't think you could go wrong with a morakniv....
Years of playing the game, “Operation”, has served you well.
If you choose anything other than a Mora companion I’ll be highly disappointed lol
For budget the classic works great. Just need to square off for striking the rod.
A mora light my fire would be a good one to include the ferro rod in the bundle.
@@Loiczzr Agreed i have the classic #1. Best $15 i’ve ever spent. I prefer it over the companion.
Cold Steel Pendleton Lite is a great knife as well.
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"I don't do math on camera" is brilliant advice
Bump.... How long does it keep its edge? As a landscaper, I've used the cheap ones before and you get 1 or 2 jobs out of them and they are trashed. The Corona saw I've found so far to hold up to dirt, wood, vines and grime in the landscaping field.
Thanks, i will check this one, thanks for sharing
Corona makes great products from my experience. I will get this one, thank you
Has to be a Morakniv, like hands down.
This kit is robust, simple, and effective. (Not cheap, but inexpensive)
Awesome.
A Mora 511, maybe a Schrade, just not the Harbor Freight survival bowie, please.
Have 2 of them (1 in fishing bag and 1 in hunting/hiking bag) work just fine !
Step 1 Survival showed how to make that knife..pretty decent...
I’m loving these videos for people just getting into buying tools. Taking a little time to upgrade cheap tools will make them work better and last longer until you are able to upgrade.
Nice job on the projects. For the knife, simple and cheap, I like the cold steel bushman. It might be a little big for your setup but you can use the handle to house fish line, matches/fire cloth.
Great fix for an inexpensive saw. Axe looks good. Let’s see how it holds an edge. Not to be a snob, but I can’t recommend a cheap knife. Like firearms, I choose to never bet my life on cheap. I’d be interested to see what your viewers suggest. Thanks, as always, for adding useful info to our knowledge rucksack. I appreciate your channel and your bushcraft wisdom.
I appreciate videos like this. Not everyone has the money to drop on name brand gear. Some guys are just starting out. And unfortunately after Covid...... some guys are just starting over. Theres something to be said about finding the best you can afford, not just the best money can buy.
I'd also be interested in videos showing affordable tools being customized to be better with a little sweat or ingenuity. Perhaps a nice hardwood handle to replace chinesium plastic? Now a $5 saw becomes something you can replace the blades on forever for $5
The handle is ABS supposedly. I'd trust ABS over wood.
@@patrickriarchy6054 You would trust Chinese plastic junk over a hardwood handle you hand craft yourself? To each their own I guess.
@@GreyerShade
So if everything about this pruning saw were the same but was produced in the USA would it suddenly not be junk?. Yeah I've camped many times. Never did bushcraft or whatever it's called. Never felt like larping as a survivalist.
@@patrickriarchy6054 Im glad to hear that you've at least been outside a few times. Thats excellent. Do you like turtles too? Im just wondering because nothing you just said has ANYTHING to do with my post. Not to mention you just randomly input your opinion on a comment like it was asked for. Why? Who cares.
@@GreyerShadeYou asked for an opinion on an opinion and I gave it. Sorry if it hurt your feelings.
I think it's awesome that you're using your experience to teach how to make affordable tools work like a quality tool. Hard to justify the expense for high quality when you only need the tool once a year for a camping trip but it's awesome to know how to make it work well for the times you do.
You could make an entire channel doing harbor freight tool improvements!
If you’re gonna buy this saw I’d just open a few at harbor freight and see if you can just pick out a better functioning one and save yourself some time.
this
"I would add those up, but I don't do math on camera" I felt that
Good job. I've got a saw from amazon that is too stiff to open , will probably take apart and sand as you did. Adjusting screw tension and lube not helping so far.
Fixed blade: Mora. Folder: Opinel 8 or 12
Cody, I think these videos are going back to where you started years ago and that's what drew in a lot of subscribers. Thank you for your reviews and tips for the HF items.
“Professional Homeowner” … no thumbs up til I hear it again
That HF saw is one of the best saws I've ever used. It just keeps cutting away. I prefer it to a saws all all day long.
I have a similar folding Stanley saw. The big difference is that it can use any reciprocating saw blade, and it has storage for extra blades. I got it in the 90's and has been used a lot.
Us east coast guys call those " shoulder bolts ". Collars are for clothes. But everything west coast is about fashion.
I’m from the south and we call them collars as well
Lovin' this series. Take some cheaper tools that have potential and bringing it out.
I bought a mora companion for £12 a couple of years ago and it’s never let me down. Cheap, stays sharp, excellent sheaf and great design. Also for the price they’re almost disposable so I don’t feel the usual guilt I normally feel from my more expensive knives when bashing them through a piece of wood.
The Gorden back knife copy is pretty good
How about a Harbor Freight knife for the trifecta?
Their fixed blade knife is garbage
Mora companion knife would be a perfect match..
There’s only one knife for this set: a mora knife
BASIC 511
I just bought this yesterday. It actually doesn't look that bad, quality wise. The locking mechanism does need some work though. Thanks for the suggestion Wranglerstar.
The random minecraft music was interesting.
I was gonna comment the same
lmao yeah what's that about? He did mention before that he and Jack play online games sometimes. I guess one of the games they play is Minecraft. I know that's what me and my daughter play most of the time :) Super game!
I swear I heard it and took a double take lol
It was a nice touch
i think it was because he was crafting
Every survival tool should be hi-vis orange - full stop.
Yes so you can be seen from far away... By people you don't want to see.
Agreed, this is the last tool I wanna loose when I'm alone and miles into the wilderness. Thankfully, they do make Duck Tape and Paracord to help mitigate this oversight.
Not quite. There are two kinds of survival kits: "find me" and "don't find me". For the "find me" kit, definitely hi-vis. For the "don't find me", subdued or natural colors are imperative.
Spray it as part of the enhancement state then.
I can tell you've spent a great deal of time thinking about this issue...
Morakniv Companion. Anything else would be the incorrect choice.
Hultafors Outdoor Knife OK4 would also be a good choice.
Only 15.99 today
Yes, for the grippy handle.
It is a good choice but there are knife makers that make quality knives under $30 not just Mora
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Morakniv has some decent options. Also, Cold Steel Outdoorsman Lite is full tang with a nice grip. Light weigh, the sheath is kind of shabby.
Confession: I waited until you choose the black before I hit the thumbs up button. Had you chosen the tan you would put me in an existential conundrum.
It must be a Mora knife, the are the best knifes for nearly no money.
Are you serious how ?
@@bradklein3519 Which part? Mora knives are pretty nice and very cheap...
BASIC 511
@@jonross377 Indeed. For around $10.00 you'll have a knife that will last and preform basic, moderate tasks. I have many bigger, and more heavy duty knives, but I have several Mora 511's in various locations. There is no excuse for not having a knife, when Mora provides a 511.
An entry level Mora would be the obvious knife choice.
Mora Companion. I've carried one almost daily for over 5 years now. Can't kill it. Not a fan of the sheath after about a year, but I modified it to keep the knife from sliding out. Best bang for the buck you can get. Morakniv only sells quality . . . . even if it's no frills.
Picked up one of these at a gun show years back for like 5 bucks with its sheath, didnt really know what I was getting just wanted a cheap knife to beat up. You’re right, its unkillable. No frills. Sheath still keeps it in tight to boot. Anyone remotely in the market for an all-around knife should get one.
I would pair it with the Milwaukee folding Hawkbill 48-22-1985 or the Drop point 48-22-1520. Prefer Hawkbills for rope, minor limbing, and general work, as work doesn't slide of end of blade easy and you can baton the point into stuff. The Hawkbill is easy to open with a wrist flick, locks solid, nice feel, though I wish it was easier to close one handed. I haven't tried the Drop point version, but it uses the same body as the Hawkbill, of which I have 2. Price is around $20-30 depending on seller.
ColdSteel SRK. It's a full tang knife that's proven and can be got for 30$ on the right day.
Anything from coldsteel will never let you down. My kukuri has been through hell and back
Morakniv is the only option, he already knows but he's giving us the illusion of choice lmao
The Hultafors OK4 is an option.
The Gordon pocket knife from Harbor Frright is quite good for the price.
Hi Cody, I had one of these cheap saws, not HF but similar. First time I tried to cut with it it bound up terribly. Turns out the teeth weren't set. Set the saw in my vice and set the teeth with a punch and hammer (just peened them over a bit - tappy-tap-tap) cuts like a champ now, lives in the back of the car with a cheap hatchet, tow rope, set of jumper cables and a towel - always have a towel.HHGTTG.
Harbor Freight sells metal/wood files. I’d suggest taking a file (hardened carbon steel typically) and cutting it down to whatever size you want, then grinding it down to the shape, then drill some holes in the tang and handle of the file, and add some bolts to hold handle onto the tang. Then you can finish by showing how to sharpen a knife properly.
Also, you could show your viewers how to (cheap) make a very nice leather sheath with some leather (leather shoe soles are extremely inexpensive) and a $10 steel grommet kit, or even a snap grommet kit.
By putting grease on the surface of the pivot points you're inviting saw dust to build up and eventually causing failure. Try using a dry lubercant such as graphite or dimethylsilicone...
Mora knife, you can’t get better at that price point.
It's honestly hard to beat a Mora outside of the price point as well.
Bahco Multipurpose Tradesman is cheaper and the same quality
Hultafors Outdoor Knife OK4 would also be a good choice.
@@thesayxx True, but they just copied the Mora design. I'll take the OG
@@DaroffApFire id bet money they are made by the same factory, and they just stamp a different brand on it. No way Mora would have an unpatented knife out there.
At this point, you should just choose a knife from Harbor Freight to upgrade as well.
Late to the show, here, but Harbor Freight's Icon knife is a great folder. Good steel, ceramic bearing action, modeled closely after a beautiful Begg, and it's $32.
I also like the Old Hickory idea, I do make my own basic sheaths however.
Mora is the way to go on a budget friendly survival kit. No question.
The only survival kit to feature dual alternators.
Hey I'm kinda new on this channel, what's with these dual alter alternators jokes? XD
Did I mention it has dual alternators? But only if you hit that like button, I’ll wait. It will only have one alternator until you hit that like button
been watching you for years, when i take a break i always forget how peaceful and educational your videos are.
cheers and god bless!
i own this exact set. Mine are probably two years old?? maybe three. they have held up over numerous trips. i don't pair mine with a fixed blade as I always carry a fixed blade when i am in the field. i own four of those saws in various kits and bags and each one of them have functioned right out of the box with a positive lockup. I haven't had to take them apart. If you are looking for a budget fixed blade for that trio go with a standard mora. You wont need to baton with it as you have the knife and saw. Mora knives are great carving tools. my current carry is a bps knives version of a Mora but it is full tang.
Hi I do love these type vids...... You have identified a Hatchet and Folding Saw - if for a "Car Kit" - would some sort of SAK type pocket knife be a good match as you can process timber with both the hatchet & saw - a fixed blade is not as critical - a few tools in a larger SAK format could complement the kit?!? Cheers from Aus.
I almost feel like you gotta get the knife at harbor freight too
The non-threaded portion of a screw is called a shoulder.
I really like these types of videos, obviously if you buy a nice saw it will function better, but I enjoyed watching you improve the serviceability of a more affordable option
I don’t think I could of said that better. This is something that I would do myself and probably will. It’s low investment and it sparks my enthusiasm (gives me the fizz)
Hey, I liked your hack. I have a Case hatchet I bought many years ago. Paid premium then but would be cheap now. It is stainless steel, sharp as can be, light weight, only about 3/16" thick with a really good handle on it. I will shop for that saw tomorrow and fix it. A good old Buck Folding knife, maybe from Pawn Shop would be good. They were the best lockbacks in my opinion. You can sharpen them down past the temper though.
I'm still waiting on seeing the infrared truck setup that you were talking about in your top 10 things to do to a new truck in 2021. I've thought about doing it myself on my 7.3 but I do not know where to start.
I'd say Morakniv or an Opinel would pair just about right.
Opinel knives would be great for esc, with the mora being better for bushcraft
Opinel 20 years ago would be my choice. Ordered a new one this year and the blade came chipped and the lock would loosen if a rabbit farted a mile away.
Complete the trio with a Harbor Freight Knife.
Corona makes decent affordable saws too. Can you test harbor freights anvils when you get a chance ?
I have the 7 and the 10 inch corona saws, they're fantastic saws.
I purchased same identical saw from HF and zero issues with the locking mechanism. As for using when camping or other small chores, no issues to report with mine.
"I dont do math on camera" he might not be the smartest guy but has wisdom beyond his years
Morakniv has to be the addition. The 4.1" blade one for $15
Pro tip: if you ever need a perfectly flat surface, glass is usually the best bet. Works great for finding warped heads on small engines
Robert Kitchell
Thank you for the advise on using glass as a flat surface! I've used several surfaces to confirm my small engine heads aren't warped (my wife would kill me if she caught me with some of the greasy lawn mower and ATV heads that I've checked on the countertops and kitchen table!)
Thank you for the advise sir!!
A dollar store glass cutting board works well. Tempered if you break it. I used one for attaching sand paper to scary sharpen chisels.
Put a magnet to that screw; let's see if it's really stainless.
Some of the 400 series stainless steels are magnetic so it souls be stainless steel and be attracted by a magnetic. The same way some stainless steels will rust if not taken care of.
Morakniv heavy duty companion knife. My favorite camp blade.
1st choice. Extremus Camping Hunting Knife with magnesium firestarter none serrated ver.
2nd. mora (one with a lanyard hole in the knife handle & sheath) i don't like the ones without.
There's no way you can not put a mora companion with this. It is literally the perfect budget bushcraft knife
as far as a knife, harbor freight has a bowie knife for $5 with a compartment in the handle, its a great sturdy knife, and it comes with a sheath
Definitely a Morakniv, inexpensive quality, hell for stout and hard to hurt, Stainless of Course.
Hultafors Outdoor Knife OK4 would also be a good choice.
if you can find a cheap Camillus us military issue pocket knife, that would go well. Used to see them all the time for $5. May want something a bit bigger though.
The other fellow is right though, harbor frieght has significantly raised prices and reduced the sale circular which made things much more fun
Another Harbor Freight special! Nice, except I would probably use silicone grease as lithium grease is still petroleum-based and has a tendency to increase the degradation of plastic.
is there a mora knife that would qualify? it's probably be more expensive than the ax/saw combo!
Mora basic 511 and Hultafors (craftline?) are both similar price as the hatchet itself 🤔
Why not keep the kit entirely Harbor Freight? They do have a fire starter for less than 3 bucks. I realize that means you'll have to sift though their pile of garbage knives, but maybe there's a gem in there somewhere?
👍🏻 for the Firestarter 👎🏻 for their knives
If you're going budget oriented, I'd say the Camillus Titanium Stainless Steel Drop Point Knife from Walmart. It's about 10 bucks.
I agree with a Mora fixed blade. I did see a interesting fixed blade at Menards the other day though that would kind of tie into the HF theme. It’s the Masterforce® Tradesman Fixed Blade Knife.
Great video and fixing this saw. Can you provide link or info on the lanyard kit? Thank you