Top 10 BEST Survival Knives - Mora / Gerber / ESEE / TOPS / Ka-Bar - Best Blades

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  • @paulallen-01
    @paulallen-01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the Gerber Strong Arm. I love it. It hasn’t failed at anything I’ve thrown at it yet and I’m pretty hard on my knives.

  • @mancooutwest44
    @mancooutwest44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I own a Brakimo and after using it to chop down small branches and then afterwards process a huge elk it is by far my most favorite knife of all time. I’ve broken a few lower end knives attempting to get through the pelvis and sternum of elk, and this one took some beating and kept on ticking. So comfortable to hold, perfect scandi grind design, just the right blade length and weight. I never leave home without it. I also love my Esee 4 and usually take that one on deer hunts if I am trying to save even more weight.

  • @kmurray96
    @kmurray96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I own a BK/Kabar 9. Great camp knife. The best knife I've ever used for batoning. The weight and length makes it a tad too much for body wear. I have mine attached by molle to the side of my pack. But, I have it high on the side so I can reach it and get it into action if need be. Holds an edge very well.

  • @joshuamoses1631
    @joshuamoses1631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best knife review I've seen . You covered most all the popular knives and I agree with you on that. Keep it going guys. Good job

  • @garrettferrell6821
    @garrettferrell6821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    420HC is a damn strong steel..I’ve beaten the living hell out of my Gerber Prodigy and Gerber StrongArm in an abusive manner and the held up to it all and are still ready for more..I broke both a ESEE 4 and a Becker BK16 and neither endured anywhere near the amount of abuse as my Prodigy and StrongArm..I’m not knocking 1095 at all because that ESEE 4 and BK16 stood up to a lot of abuse in their own right but I bought my Prodigy about a decade ago and used it hard regularly for 6 or 7 years before I bought my StrongArm.the ESEE 4 and BK16 broke on me in 3 to 5 years..I have a lot of knives in my collection but only a few that I think could handle the abuse my Prodigy and StrongArm have..I’ve never seen or heard of anyone breaking a Prodigy,StrongArm or LMF2.420HC definitely isn’t a high end steel by any means but it has earned my respect many times over.my only complaint with 420HC is the edge retention.its sharpens up easily,it’s a tough as nails and it has a pretty good resistance to corrosion.for a survival knife in this particular price range these knives are excellent options..with that being said,for wilderness survival Mora knives are an excellent option.I used a $8 Mora 511 as my main belt knife for a decade and it impressed me many times over.Ive seen people try to trash Mora because most of their knives aren’t full tang and because most of them have a thinner blade stock but it’s extremely impressive the level of abuse those knives will go through.what I like most about Mora knives is the thinner blade stock and the Scandi grind that make them excel in carving/whittling tasks,they will blow any of those big thick survival knives out of the water in most bushcraft..I tried to replace that old 511 many times over with something nicer but always found myself going back to the Mora.I couldn’t tell you how many times I bought a knife for $100 to $150 all the way up to $230 because I wanted to something nicer.I wanted something with a higher end steel,something with some nice micarta,G10,etc scales..something with a nice kydex sheath or a nice leather dangler but every time I did,that $8 Mora kept outperforming all those nicer,more premium higher end knives..I eventually retired that $8 511 and I now cycle between my S35VN ESEE 3,Cruwear Bradford Guardian 4.5,A2 L.T. Wright Genesis,Mora Garberg and my 3V Bark River Aurora Scandi which are all great knives but they costed much much more than that $8 511..I say all this to let anybody who is new to this know,regardless what a lot of people are gonna tell you,you don’t have to spend a lot of money on a knife.the Mora 511,Robust,Companion,Kansbol and Bushcraft Black are all excellent knives and everyone should have at least 1 or 2 in their collection

  • @colelawton4901
    @colelawton4901 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I still have my BUDS issue SRK. We used them for diving, demolition and self defense. Never got attacked by a shark, but I've used it to cut myself out of a fishing net once and seagrass a couple times. We also cut a lot of C4 for with it, and if you wrap the bottom of the rubber handle with electrical tape you can use the hook at the end to press a mold into a block of C4 for a blasting cap.
    Its a pretty cool knife, I like it a lot but its also sentimental to me lol

  • @lucasguay7374
    @lucasguay7374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We take trips down our river here in Alberta and the ka bar is by far one of the best knives to bring as we don't bring any gear for camping. Hold up to abuse extremely well. From cutting small trees for shelter to making kindling for fire

  • @usp.4073
    @usp.4073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have the modern version of that KA-BAR and I must say, it is bulletproof. Stays razor sharp.

    • @darrellfinley2825
      @darrellfinley2825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      D2 extreme or crovan? I love my d2 extreme...

  • @ed5042
    @ed5042 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been watching your channel for many years, I find that when you have your buddy with you I apparently enjoy your videos more!

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe is a good dude. He makes this stuff fun again!!! So... you and I both apparently enjoy my video more with Joe :)

  • @paulbonenberger8925
    @paulbonenberger8925 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    “Let’s talk about the pros” goes right into cons

  • @joeyjones9041
    @joeyjones9041 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Tops Brakimo is the knife I eventually settled on. That modified scandi makes it super easy to do detailed tasks. I have a Husqvarna 26" Multipurpose Forest Axe for the heavy chopping/splitting tasks. That with a Silky Big Boy 2000 XL folding saw and a Leatherman Supertool 300 rounds out the tools in my INCH bag.

  • @Kornholeeoo
    @Kornholeeoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ll take my Benchmade Nimravus all day long! These others are good, but I’ve had my Nimravus for over 10 years and it is fantastic! I have both sheaths for it too, canvas and kydex. My pocket knife is a Microtech OTF.

  • @adamalbright7479
    @adamalbright7479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched the entire video to watch them review the TOPS. Definitely the best knife they reviewed. TOPS are WELL worth the money

  • @brinles
    @brinles 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rock David! Your videos greatly influence my prepping and outdoor purches. Your my idol man

  • @arctodussimus6198
    @arctodussimus6198 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!
    I was carrying the TOPS Outpost Command (edc), but when I moved back to Texas, it was 1/8 inch too long. So I bought a Brakimo which was just under the maximum blade length.
    Now that the law has changed, and I can carry any size knife, I still carry the Brakimo. It has replaced every knife I own under six inch blade length.

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Arctodus Simus Glad you enjoyed the video. Nice on Brakimo. Go Texas!

  • @PrioritySurvival
    @PrioritySurvival 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Glad you're back David, I have missed your videos!

  • @MrKinghuman
    @MrKinghuman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the strong arm Bc it’s the easiest to find in stores. I love it. It does need a better edge design for finer shaving of woods and such but I was able to chop down a 6 inch thick tree with it. I’ve abused it and it’s only the coating that has faded. It’s not perfect but close. It’s light and looks good and I trust it.

  • @tymccutchen
    @tymccutchen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just switched to a srk. As my bob belt rig. But I also carry a mora and a bk9. But have many you have on your table. Great knives.

  • @mikethompson8594
    @mikethompson8594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I like the pros and cons segments....nice job.

  • @Goddess1Princess
    @Goddess1Princess 6 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    to be honest this is why i have 2 knifes
    1 beefy knife
    2 small task knife

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Good strategy.

    • @tomandchippy
      @tomandchippy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. Personally carry tops kukhri and a small buck. Perfect combo for all my trapping tasks.

    • @TomJonesGearGuy
      @TomJonesGearGuy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yep when you are in a bind it is good to have one SHTF knife but when out camping two is the way to go. good point

    • @arthurseery
      @arthurseery 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agreed. One big-ass knife because I didn't bring an Axe. Or a Sword.
      And my little Gerber Paraframe that I carry all day every day.
      Plus I keep a P38 can opener in my wallet.

    • @timcross9815
      @timcross9815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed as well, Becker BK-7 and a folding Blazetech survival knife (with a ferro rod, flashlight, seatbelt cutting tool, glass breaker, and lol a bottle opener)'

  • @wheatonchannel
    @wheatonchannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is awesome. Very good rundown. Thank you. Subscribed.

  • @kipperwhite2976
    @kipperwhite2976 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most Excellent video U got me hooked in lead in when U said Mora got 20+ ole GI issue still going storng my FaV blade #! ;) TY

  • @Dan-sq5cv
    @Dan-sq5cv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and a good selection of popular knives. My current favorite right now is my Gerber Strongarm and my Mora black survival version. However any knife will do any cutting task just to varying degrees of efficiency. If you recherche most of the knives the mountain men used in the early 1800's more resemble an old hickory butcher knife, and they work vey well. High carbon 1095 steel, made in USA, and about $12.00. Davis I love the design of you new knife it should hold up to anything a person could throw at it.

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have several survival knives and love them, but my favorites are the two I have from Ka-bar, one Schrade, and one from Gerber. I have others which are not full tang which are nice, but not good for batonning with. Otherwise they are nice as backup knives, but I love my Buck knives I have as well.

  • @davidgau
    @davidgau 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the Schrade 9 and I really like it the handle fits my hand perfectly good steel budget knife

  • @commisarwinter
    @commisarwinter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent well thought out. Thanks

  • @nissanlord
    @nissanlord 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. I went by the k bar factory earlier this year but didn't have time for the tour.

  • @vieuxacadian9455
    @vieuxacadian9455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been using My USAF pilots knife since about 1981 hunting ,fishing , camping without fail . I augment it with a riggers hatchet and a bow saw . Simple , tough and effective .

  • @paulbonenberger8925
    @paulbonenberger8925 6 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I don’t even camp but can’t stop watching knife reviews. Why?

    • @frithsteadfarm904
      @frithsteadfarm904 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      It's the Primitive instinct

    • @mrlundgren2346
      @mrlundgren2346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Because you must buy a knife, gear up and get out into the forest.

    • @kylekohler7624
      @kylekohler7624 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      If you're like me, porn doesn't do it for you anymore

    • @mrlundgren2346
      @mrlundgren2346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kyle Kohler Ok my friend! For me it`s just tools but good for you! :)

    • @keithguitar8793
      @keithguitar8793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These guys have no clue about knives, visit ApostleP

  • @218cblue
    @218cblue 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Fan of the Gerber Strongarm! Nice vid!

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +sevenrayz Thanks

    • @deangullberry5148
      @deangullberry5148 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Strongarm is great bang for the buck. I like them so much I give them as Christmas and birthday gifts.

  • @CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly
    @CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome to see you one the channel again. I'm still partial to the USMC K-Bar. Carried one on the shoulder strap of my pack while in the Corps. Would still have one if some Jerk hadn't decided to taken it at a training. Yes its big, not for whittling, but a good general purpose and fighting knife. Do also like the Cold Steel SRK. I really enjoyed your jungle adventure. Wish there was more videos of your adventure.

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man. We'll do another adventure in 2018. Yes, I have a fondness for the USMC... we were still using them in the early 80s in the Corps. Have a great day! ~David

    • @CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly
      @CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      80's? Heck I was talking about in Nam. Semper Fi Brother. Sgt. William L.

  • @carlrobinson8177
    @carlrobinson8177 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The MSK-1 awesome knife, nevertheless I love my Tops SXB tracker, a hatchet survival knife all in one in the hand along with the cold steel Camp 10. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @billdove9545
    @billdove9545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You do not give Ka Bar the full credit it deserves. That is the most all purposes knife shown. It is strong and agile. It also keeps an edge like I have never seen. You can dig trench chop wood and then shave with it.

  • @yohannmawash4209
    @yohannmawash4209 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    my favorite survival knife cold steel SRK

  • @outdoorsaddiction1085
    @outdoorsaddiction1085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    All my father used was two old 7” Hickory knives for everything. He’s 94 now and still says they’re the best. 😊

    • @os2soliz
      @os2soliz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because they are. Haven't broken an Old Hickory knife, they fit in the Kabar 7in sheath and they're about 12 bucks so they're great to start off with and if you thrash it, you're only out a few bucks.

    • @garrettferrell6821
      @garrettferrell6821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Old Hickory knives are excellent knives for most applications

  • @aaaaaaaaah7463
    @aaaaaaaaah7463 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. They are very helpful for me.

  • @MTMILITIAMAN7.62
    @MTMILITIAMAN7.62 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Benchmade Arvensis, from Latin for "in the field." It has a 6.5 inch clip point 154CM blade, which is about as small as I would really go for any hard, abusive use or batoning. But it balances right at the top of the G10 handles, which makes it super lively and nimble in the hand. I was a little concerned that with as smooth as the scales for the handles are it would be slippery, but I field dressed a deer with it this season and even with my hands covered in mud, slush, and blood, I never had problems keeping control of the knife. It stayed sharp even after hacking through sternum and pelvis, and later boning the animal. I've used it for a dozen different every day chores since and it still takes hair off my arm. It handles like a smaller knife, is well made, and versatile. One minor complaint is the sheath is functional but not outstanding.

  • @ironfae
    @ironfae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve carried and used my BK2 for six years. Yes, it’s thick and heavy but it’s NEVER quit or failed on me. That’s why I bought a spare.

    • @ironfae
      @ironfae 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Davis
      In case I loose one or left it at home. I keep my spare in my truck.

    • @ironfae
      @ironfae 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Davis
      Not sure what a Crunch is, but I’ve got more than a few “spare” knives for many uses. If you ask anyone, I’m usually carrying two on me at any time. I also have three different BOBs with at least three tools for each.

    • @ironfae
      @ironfae 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Davis
      There are hundreds of results for a “crunch” search. I’m not lazy but you could be specific.

  • @NicolasShaffer
    @NicolasShaffer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The SOG Field Pup 1 is my personal favorite for all around tactical and utility tasks.

    • @275Vet-RLTW
      @275Vet-RLTW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice knife but to brittle for survival use.

  • @DrunkenRhinoceros
    @DrunkenRhinoceros 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lots of nice blades there. I think the USMC KBAR may still have the best utility with it's hammer able end piece.

  • @RandyLunn
    @RandyLunn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a good one. Well done!

  • @MaxMeridius0920
    @MaxMeridius0920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My go to is the Gerber strong arm - take a beating and does most anything I ask it to - and the sheath is great too

  • @Papercut337
    @Papercut337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my Gerber Strongarm. My only gripe is the nylon strap that connects the sheath to the belt loop lets the sheathed knife flop around, and I prefer it more rigid. There are fixes and custom parts, though.

  • @squirrelsurvival
    @squirrelsurvival 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own 5/10, All great knives. Just put a new edge on my schf9 and it is shiny and sharp! Thanks guys!

  • @christian3309
    @christian3309 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can attest that the SOG Seal pup is a great, light-weight, and SHARP knife. The two tendons in my left pointer finger can too-- I cut them off about two years back from a rookie mistake with this knife and had to have surgery.

  • @redace4821
    @redace4821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I usually carry a Gerber strongarm, is small enough to conceal but I also carry a Cold Steel Recon 1, Gerber mainly for survival situations but I use both for self-defence

  • @alfredyu7213
    @alfredyu7213 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review !! Topps I currently own been very happy , alot of contenders for sure!! Thanks for sharing!!😀..

  • @derekcroft2055
    @derekcroft2055 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greetings From East Coast Canada & Im No Survival Expert By No Means But My Favorite Knife I Have Is The SRK In 3V Steel !!
    Super Steel & An Awesome #1 Grip You Cant Go Wrong !!

  • @trashcan7013
    @trashcan7013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    17:32 nice borderlands game series input. Also i absolutely love my kabar USMC great knife!

  • @anthonyp7051
    @anthonyp7051 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good entry level blades,nice spread

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have several knives and just ordered a Schrade survival knife and is waiting to receive it. The only thing from Gerber which I have is their utility tool which I love and is better than anyone else's on the market. I have a Buck knife which I purchased at an air base in Southern California during the early 80's and love it for general purpose and the blade is long and American made. I also have a Japanese knife which is great, but it don't have a full tang blade. I also have the Chinese made survival knife sold by a German company which have a long blade on it too and have the compartment for storing fishing line in and it isn't a full tang knife though.

  • @knifeaddict1014
    @knifeaddict1014 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the pod cast and have you tried the mini tops neck knife it’s sweet

  • @renalarymore370
    @renalarymore370 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey David from Ultimate survival tips just want to say love your vid man a lot of great blades I've seen many on TH-cam though the one very little people know exist or have ever reviewed especially larger channels like yours is the Tops Surv tac 5. It's a discontinued model as well as the 7 inch version I'd really like to see it on a big channel even if the designer now has a bad rep for the blade itself seems fine there ore vids on the 7 inch blade version.

  • @TSNchannel
    @TSNchannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muchas favourite survival knife os bk2. good video

  • @TheNutzandBoltz
    @TheNutzandBoltz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Entertaining gentlemen, nice work. True survival, two is one and one is none. The guy with the Mora and another budget knife just might win.

  • @enriquegarcia2790
    @enriquegarcia2790 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was that last knife on the top row next to the Mora's on the right. It was never mentioned.

  • @bryangibson9897
    @bryangibson9897 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE the video guys! I just wanted to say I think a lot of people started hating on the Cold Steel SRK back when they did away with the Carbon V version. I have a made in America Carbon V SRK that I have had for about 20 years and while the newer ones do pale in comparison they are still great knives. When I say the new ones pale in comparison it's not because they are bad knives by any means. It's because the Carbon V version is just that good! I have seen used Carbon V SRKs that were EXTREMELY used and didn't even have a sheath sell for over $100.00. Lots of Cold Steel fans consider it one of the best knives Cold Steel ever made. That is quite a statement and those are some big shoes to fill. So I think a lot of people judge the newer SRKs unfairly if they are comparing them to the old Carbon V model. Just my 2 cents :)

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft
    @LundysWildcampBushcraft 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi David iv got one of your MSK1 knife full system on it's way soon can't wait I'm currently using a Bear grills ultimate survival knife has done it's job well will be passed down to my grandson 😎😎

  • @jokiejokes
    @jokiejokes ปีที่แล้ว

    love it works great. just the right size

  • @markj7579
    @markj7579 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the things I like about the 420HC is The ease to put a good edge back on it after it dulls. I'm not the best knife sharpener, but I can get my bucks and Gerber's shaving sharp easily. I have some 1095 steel knives but I haven't had the opportunity to sharpen them very much, but I hear they're easily sharpened as well. Not to mention they hold an edge decently. I bring this up because very rarely in a knife review. Does anybody talk about sharpening it. I don't think a lot of people think about that when they're buying a premium steel knife that you really need to know your stuff when it comes to sharpening.

  • @danielbrown1632
    @danielbrown1632 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Definitlely the Gerber Strongarm knife. Good price for a great, durable knife.

    • @jamesanderson562
      @jamesanderson562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not so great steel doesnt hold an edge great nd is somehow harder to sharpen, cheap for a reason

    • @calebb7012
      @calebb7012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      stainless sucks. Carbon or go home.

    • @jamesanderson562
      @jamesanderson562 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cant get better than a2, 3v, 01, elmax nd s7. D2, 1095, 154cm is the next best choice

    • @13bravoredleg18
      @13bravoredleg18 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The complicated cheap sheath sucks...

  • @pedroaraujomartinez3497
    @pedroaraujomartinez3497 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 428 steel of Gerber knives, are good? They have a good edge retention?

  • @jasholden9741
    @jasholden9741 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a lightweight survival kit I recommend either of these knives:
    *Hultafors GK heavy duty construction workers knife*
    *Bahco curved blade Home Wrecker knife*
    Both are Japanese SK5 carbon steel at 58-60 HRC, Both have super strong hard cast solid polypropylene handles. Both knives are approved by the manufacturer to be hammered on with a steel hammer (or rock) on the back of the blade or on the pommel. Both knives have a scandi primary grind with a V secondary grind that should be convexed by the owner. Both knives also have cheap prices ($10-20)
    To go with them I recommend a *Swiss Army Trekker* knife and a *12 to 14 inch machete* that weighs 1 to 1.5 lb and a folding saw.
    You can buy all three of these knives for less than $100 on Amazon or Ebay.

  • @DutchBikeBlogger
    @DutchBikeBlogger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am missing the Becker BK 7 and BK 9. Good review, Could you put them to the test ?

  • @louel9272
    @louel9272 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a BK7 in my bag but I've only used it once. For regular use my go to is a bolo (just under 10 usd here in the Philippines and made from truck leaf springs). For smaller tasks i use a mora.

  • @TomJonesGearGuy
    @TomJonesGearGuy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    really needed the Esee 5 and over the 4 if you are talking survival knives good video thanks

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Tom Jones GearGuy Good point. Tough call. Lots preference goes into how we define what is a good Survival Knife.

    • @TomJonesGearGuy
      @TomJonesGearGuy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      so true and everyone is always going to pick what they think they will need :)

  • @EverydayTacticalVids
    @EverydayTacticalVids 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Two fine gentlemen there! Well-done fellas.

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh man! Tim. Tim from Everyday Tactical Vids... Is that really you!!!??? Wow!

    • @kshatriya1414
      @kshatriya1414 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ultimate Survival Tips probably won’t see this but, why in the name of science don’t you have a verification mark?!?!.. you are well over 100k subscribers when you’re supposed to get it!.. same goes for you E.T.V you should also have one!!.. total bs!..

    • @bigdaddy3748
      @bigdaddy3748 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ultimate survival tips looks like his breath would stink

  • @AlpineTrails
    @AlpineTrails 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 rust spots on that Esee 4. Ordered one yesterday but on a second thought it will go back. At that price point ( £140 in UK) I'd expect a better steel than a rust magnet 1095. Thanks for the vid though

  • @williamn.goodman6489
    @williamn.goodman6489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is your opinion of the Chris Reeve' Neil Roberts Seal memorial Warrior knife? I have one for about 15 years. I own many fixed blade and folding knives. Picking one is tough.

  • @josho1459
    @josho1459 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey David, can you do a review of the Buck model 120 with the wooden handle?

  • @wolfman011000
    @wolfman011000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Re: SOG Seal Pup there is also a fine edge version, also the SOG North west ranger is also very good light weight companion blade and worth a good look. If you like the handle of the Cold Steel SRK but want a shorter blade the master hunter is FFG in San Mai 3 is worth a look. SRK in AUS8 is a good blade the current prodution is in SK5, i picked one up afew months ago as a beater knife while camping, takes a good edge keeps it just like the AUS8 version, just as easy to sharpen. SRK is also in VG1 and CPM 3V but at a price as with all things.

  • @gabotrial
    @gabotrial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cold steel Srk for me. Backed up with a mora or victorinox multitool, thats all i need

  • @grumpyoldwizard
    @grumpyoldwizard 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is a older video but I would LOVE to see the Emerson Mule knife in your roundup.

  • @adamchristner007
    @adamchristner007 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any suggestions for a survival knife i have $100 please lmk whats the best knife i can get thanks

  • @futuresonex
    @futuresonex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    By far my favorite of the bunch is the Tops Brakimo, and I'd put the SK-5 as #2. Still, none of them are in my regular rotation. I prefer to have a large knife, 5"- 9" (depending on the situation), and a small neck knife to go with it. The larger belt knife is my 'survival knife', and the smaller neck knife (generally 2"- 4") is my 'bushcraft knife'. At the moment the two I carry most often are the Tops Tahoma Field Knife and the Bark River Ultra-light Bushcrafter. I also have a Leatherman -- usually a Charge TTi -- and a Victorinox Swisschamp on me pretty much at all times when I'm in the backcountry, and I typically stick my Kershaw Blur in my pocket as well, although that's more out of habit than anything else. And I also have a Mora Light My Fire knife in the bottom of my pack as a backup/loaner knife. (I don't loan out my good knives.)
    So screw that whole 'one tool option' nonsense; I am not a one knife kind of guy!

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Gunslinger454 Dude... As ALWAYS - Great Tips! Yes, I agree. I always, except while I sleep - have no less that 3 blades on me. Even with the MSK-1 it Serves me well as a one knife solution if I NEED it to... but this is a rare exception... and generally only done to challenge myself. Thanks for always providing helpful, instructive and constructive commentary! Have a fantastic day! -David

  • @leemichel8199
    @leemichel8199 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you guys think of the new fallkniven Bowie that is now out ?

  • @woezacardoza5659
    @woezacardoza5659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my KA-BAR Becker BK 2 Companion

  • @mikeyob4271
    @mikeyob4271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just broke my K-BAR splitting wood with a hammer.. I've had that knife for 20+ yrs. Broke my ♥😤😤. Thanks you stay healthy.

    • @mikeyob4271
      @mikeyob4271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @David Munir
      Yes sir.hammer won. I did get a tops midnight black bob.3.5. Stay healthy.

    • @mikeyob4271
      @mikeyob4271 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @David Munir
      Try smkw.com, blade ops.com.... I've good experience with them.. Stay away knife depot. Bad experiences wrong knifes. 2nd time ...DONE. BEST REGARDS.

    • @mikeyob4271
      @mikeyob4271 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @David Munir
      Yes sir.👍✌

  • @josephkeck7723
    @josephkeck7723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the SCHF9 and I love it. Handle was a bit small for me but I wrapped it in paracord and it’s good now.
    Love your stuff, David, thanks.

  • @georgehale9471
    @georgehale9471 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like these types of videos. For me personally, I don't tend to carry a fixed blade; I carry a pocket knife. I'd love to see another one of these videos but with pocket knives. You may not have time or may have already done this video, but would be great to know. I also just bought the propel Downrange auto form Gerber.

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Here's a video we recently did on EDC Pocket Knives th-cam.com/video/H7GIoEPl4Zg/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps! Thanks for the comment! ~David

  • @norby0418
    @norby0418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Survival knife is the knife you have with you when the survival situation begins

  • @ernestwalden3894
    @ernestwalden3894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own several of these great knives but there's on knife that's not in this video that I really like to know if I should buy it. I'm talking about the sog super bowie. I can't find buy 2 reviews on YT. Any information would be appreciated. And Merry Xmas from Kentucky land between the lakes. The land no one enters without a great knife LOL

  • @dickhurtz1862
    @dickhurtz1862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use a BK9 nothing fancy, but a beast of a blade.

  • @pedroaraujomartinez2734
    @pedroaraujomartinez2734 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know if Kabar made BK2 in brown handle?

  • @kuuroosimptetsuro2498
    @kuuroosimptetsuro2498 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad as a foot long survival knife, the barrel is hollow with a compass and stitches and bandages inside the tube. One side is sharp the other side has a ridged side. There's so sheath or cover whatever which sucks.

  • @komiksowyswiat7807
    @komiksowyswiat7807 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice film👍

  • @newageselfreliance
    @newageselfreliance 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    a lot of great blades!!!

  • @brianrios9561
    @brianrios9561 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rock David. YOUR MY IDOL MAN

  • @russelllieser4226
    @russelllieser4226 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the BK2

  • @Freeloader_420
    @Freeloader_420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ka Bar for life - all around best knife for a variety of purposes.

  • @davidcooper5790
    @davidcooper5790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    T%hanks for the informative and thorough review, really cool. Hey how come no one includes Busse knives in any reviews? Is there something against them in the knife community or is it because they are hard to purchase. I'm from NZ and it's hard to see them in a line up. Thanks.

    • @garrettferrell6821
      @garrettferrell6821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They just can’t afford knives like Busse and Carothers

  • @smokethirteen
    @smokethirteen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My bk2 had the scales fall off because the screws backed out with very little use. I lock tighted them back in.

  • @hero_xxx4084
    @hero_xxx4084 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think a folding knive could get broken if you split wood by smashing something on top of it?
    Sry for bad english...i'm not a native speaker.

  • @ilijabosnjak76
    @ilijabosnjak76 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mora companion with carbon steel for fine stuff and fire starting (spine sharpened for Ferro Rod) and OKC Raider SP-10 for heavy use as for fire rod I use Couglands...Price for everything $123 CDN combined tax included at the door..Yes I have Amazon prime so add $6 extra...$130 CDN I am ok with that... I have many knives but those are always ready to go and always ready to grab at the moment notice..

  • @croxii9929
    @croxii9929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    When he says Ka Bar at 5:18 the subtitles say “gay bar”

  • @EduardoGarcia-fj2uc
    @EduardoGarcia-fj2uc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My list. Fallkniven F1 . Terava skrama. Solingen FK 2000. Mora Gaberg. Buck Tops CSAR-T. Cold steel kuri. Aitor Oso Negro. Gerber prodogy BDZ-1. Buck 141 pack lite skinner.Hogue EX-F02.

  • @riSurvival89
    @riSurvival89 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice channel, great staff

  • @federicocanievsky426
    @federicocanievsky426 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi David, I am kind of new to this and i was looking for my first knife. I don't know the difference between serrated and no-serrated ones. Thanks and I love your videos

  • @alexwbanks70
    @alexwbanks70 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SOG Force is what you should have had in there. The first knife I ever bought was the Force after I watched your video on it. It is a great survival knife.

    • @UltimateSurvivalTips
      @UltimateSurvivalTips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Alex Banks Good knife that Force. Maybe it will make a different category. Thanks

  • @jordan-it2xf
    @jordan-it2xf 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great set bro scfh 52 not in there cheap well made and strong im sure youve seen it what do u think ???? cheers bro