I used a marine kabar and buck 110 while serving in the jungles of Vietnam Nam. I don’t know how ppl stack those up to the newer super duper knives of today but i used what was available and they got me home alive. I’m not sure what to make of all the gadgets and knives of today. All the best gear can’t keep you alive if you don’t use you’re best weapon......your brain.

I’ve been a knife enthusiast with little to no budget for awhile and trying to learn blacksmithing, so I watch videos like this to learn how people feel about popular steels (I’m true neutral when it comes to steel, harden it properly and it is perfectly usable despite maintenance). But l’ve never seen a comment section more dedicated to being informative and sharing their experiences and accepting of other people’s choices than this. This literally made my day. I don’t usually look at comments but I felt like it today and I was positively impacted. Thank you all!

I love this guy! Practical, eloquent, and intelligent. Great job!

I have hundreds of knives, we're in the golden age of knife design plus all the traditional and antique knives are easily available online, this is the best time to be a knife collector in all of human history.

Straightforward, genuine and articulate. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Great video.

Fantastic video! So glad you posted this. Somewhere along the line we have lost sight about what bushcraft is, making do with what you have, its about the spirit of resourcefulness and ingenuity. Knives that we make ourselves have a character and value that you cant buy. They are uniquely our own.

Those Condor knives are pretty darn good for their cost. I got one a few years back and love it. Also a big fan of their Hudson Bay

Haha...no worries Trevor. I currently live in a small travel trailer in a forested 20 acre lot backing on to crown land. I am currently off the grid, have no running water and I am currently digging an outhouse as a means of sanitation. We get regular visits from Black Bears, Moose, Cougars and more recently have heard Grey Wolves howling at night. Most of the logging on this property I have done on my own with axe and chainsaw. Ahead of me will be a winter of sub -30C temperatures and up to 4 feet of snow. I believe that some of my skills learned in Britain are standing me in good stead today:)

I absolutely love your free found knife. What a great story about finding it. It's beautiful and you can tell that it has a ton of character and spirit. It's by far my favorite knife of all of yours.

I buy 14 dollar mora robusts and throw them in all my packs and vehicles and I sleep pretty soundly, I think I own 5 or 6.

Brilliant point about the first few inches of the knife being the most important. Thanks for making me re-think a few things.

Thanks, Chris. Great advice and insight.

Glad to see I'm not the only one tired of knife snobbery. My Mora Companion HD does anything I ask it within reason. I use an ax for axe jobs, not a knife. People forget about all the gear our ancestors used, many times crude and homemade. First video of yours I've watched. Just subscribed, and looking forward to more. Take care!

In the previous century, I spent 30 years in the Living History community doing primitive camping and 18th century wood working with hand tools. The 2 knives I used most when in the wilderness were a Russell Green River butcher knife and an Opinel folding knife. Both blades were carbon steel, simple, functional, quality workman's knives that were inexpensive 50 years ago. I made my own sheathes from scrap leather, copper rivets, and waxed linen stitching. I still have them and use them. Your video brought back fond memories.

Thanks for the info. I like honest reviews.

This was excellent-enjoyed very much. Thank you for taking the time in making the vid.

My take on knives is , before there was steel, there was none and stone! So if it cuts and keeps an edge then it's a good knife. And for survival the knife you have on you is the best knife! 🔪

Love this mans point of view

Good demonstration, thanks and take care.

Your philosophy, attitude and experience have earned my subscription. I look forward to watching and learning. Cheers

I think this one of the better videos on bush knifes. I was very impressed with the condor bushlore. I love the bevel geometry but added a convex micro bevel (very light). I find the 1075 to be a lot better than 1095. 1095 does seem to be al lot more fragile what I an used to (finnish, norweigan and swedish carbon steel). Many a lot more expensive are horrible in fire making, bushcraft and more. I aldo like the leukus a lot.

That knife you found along the road is awesome I love it out of all the others in this video

Great and informative video. I must say that you know what it takes to make a good knife. I'm a believer in the old butcher knives , I haven't several and they're as good as any expensive knife. They'll get'er done for sure.

This was very educational. Thank you for sharing!

There's a difference between the price of a good quality knife that will get the job done and is all you need (maybe $50), and a knife for an enthusiast that is hand crafted with quality craftmanship and attention to detail. Could be considered a work of art, the kind that will be a heirloom.

I love the look of some bushcraft knives but really cant justify them when my mora has served me so well, ive really abused it including using a hammer on it at a campsite to split wood. for around 12 pounds I'm really happy. great review and nice to see a fellow brit enjoying bushcrafting.

Wow, that knife that you made is amazing. I wish I had one just like it. I can see that you really put some heart into the build. Bless you for sharing it with us. When you don't want it anymore let me know. Take care.

I loved your video, and several of your knives. I broke out several of mine while watching, and tweeked my bk-2 kit too. You are an inspiration sir.

Pay heed to this gentleman. He has what is called "Wisdom".

Smiler Jon welcome to my channel, thank you for subscribing. Let me start by saying that you can find carbon steel for knife making in scrap yards, usually sold by the pound. The only problem with this means of acquiring material for a knife blade is that you cannot be sure what the specification of the steel is. That is to say, you can easily find a piece of carbon steel to make a blade, but as different carbon steels require different heat treating and quenching processes it may, or may not turn out as good as you hoped.. Some carbon steels are easier to work with than others, some are more suited to more experienced knife makers. But, if you are starting out, the key thing is to learn about making blades and develop skills and see what the end result turns out like. Old . files and wood rasps are very popular, as are leaf springs from cars/trucks. They are cheap or usually free and are often easily turned into a reasonably useable, or sometimes, a very good blade. The other option is to go on line and find a knife making supply store, they will hold a selection of steel stock you can choose from. I hope this helps WS.

Hey bud, I just wanted to say that this is a great video. It was humbling because I’ve spent thousands of dollars on knives and never once have I looked at any of mine the way you proudly looked at your Bush Prowler. I’m glad you found one that you really like man. Thank you for your video and I hope I can learn to appreciate the things I have the way that you do.

Loved your video keep them coming. Thanks

Well done Sir.

Sir thank you for probably the best knife review on internet. By the way that jacket where can i buy it ?

Great video, you have a good outlook on the subject. Very informative.

Great Knife Sir! Thanks for sharing!

With a 75 to 85cm blade you can do most bushcraft tasks. I have had a few Solingen blades in the past and like them. Spain has a good history of making fine blades. English, Sheffield knife makers are very good too, I recently was given an A.Wright and Son Bearclaw Bushcraft knife, it is very good.

when I was a kid 50 odd years ago we called it woods runnin'.....My fav knives are an Army Aircorp survival knife for jet pilot's Korean war vintage made by Schrade with a flat grind and 5" blade. The other is a Condor Bushlore. I can do anything that I need to do with either of them. I love your point...you can break any knife if you try to break it.

Great homemade knife builds. Very nice work for a layman! Very, very nice.

Great video. I agree with you wholeheartedly about what you call the "knife-snobbery" surrounding many of the wood crafting knives of today. A good edge tool, respected and properly maintained will give one a lifetime of reliable service if used within its limitations. Like you, I own a multitude of knives, some modern and some older and weathered that while not as "pretty" as some of my newer and more modern ones still serve me well outdoors as well as around the kitchen. I love the collection of older and varied edge tools you showed. You have some wonderful pieces there. Best of luck to you and take care.

I get it. I had an Esse 4 and an Esse 5. I also have Schrades in Schf56lm and Schf36 that both out performed the esses for 1/4 of the money

I would love to get a Helle GT, but it is to pretty to use. If I need a new knife, I would probably get Mora Kansbol as it has the same blade shape as the Mora 2000 but has a bit of an upgrade in the sheath.

Brilliant. I'm a newbie, so your experience and excellent presentation is much appreciated. Thank you.

First time enjoying your vid. Nice to hear straight forward chat about knifes from a gentleman of wisdom & great experience of your many years . Thank you & Cheers I just subscribed am in my early 60s & getting back into wilderness camping & living off grid with my dog .

Love those old butcher style knives!

There's a reason Mora knives get talked about so much. £10 and they work superbly. They're a great first knife you can abuse while you're learning and it cost pennies so no big deal if you ruin it

I enjoy clear purposeful information with explanations.

Wonderfully refreshing ! About time some one with decades of experience came forth and told it like it is . Being an old life scout here in the states and well versed in woodland skills I can say with some confidence that older knives 🔪 and good well made knives regardless of cost will hold their own .

I wish Condor still stamped the name on the bushlore knife, it looks much better than the etching they do now, although granted, it does not affect how the knife works.

i have a opinel no12 and a small hatchet that is all i need for bushcraft

After all the sales pitch bushcraft knife video's I've had to watch lately, what a refreshing change, no bull, just common sense, experience and wisdom. My only knife now is a Mora outdoor companion 860 I thought for £13.67 it would be a good intro. Admittedly lately with Covid I've mostly only opened amazon boxes but I have split some kindling with it and it is there should I get to go camping at some stage. I do fancy a slightly higher end full tang job but there are so many out there it's a minefield!

Great topic and very informative. Basically what boils down to is this “you get what you pay for, take care of the knife and it’ll take care of you!” You my friend gave just gained a new subscriber!! From the US to England Cheers mate!

Good video. The title is a bit of click-bait as I didn't really hear any myths exposed. Sane folks who are into bushcraft know that there are decent knives for a reasonable expense. It was good to hear about your preferences for bushcraft knives as it is always a great thing to hear from the guys who have been doing it for a good number of decades. I think the biggest myth that a lot of guys new to bushcraft believe is that they need to find that perfect knife when in my opinion the main thing they need to acquire is knife sharpening skills.

I noticed the "Bulgaria" patch on your jacket.Any interesting story behind it ? Great video.All the best from Bulgaria !

Great video, really like the simple but plain form of no editing! You have a great content too and a lovely jacket! Happy to see another convex enthusiast.. Greetings from Sweden

Awesome video! I look forward to watching your other videos.

I am not sure what point you are trying to make here, I know of Adventure Sworn Knives and some competent outdoorsmen use them and like them...but there again, I could say that about 50 other knife manufacturers. It could be argued that most competent/ celebrity bushcraft practitioners refined their skills with their trusted Mora. No knife maker worth his salt is going to make a statement like "this is the best steels on the Planet"...Unfortunately, after your initial comments, you chose to become infantile and disrespectful...no one gives a damn how much you spend on a knife...the old butcher knife I have does the job, this is what this video is about, if you watched and listened you would see there are other knife options I offer. It is the bushcrafter's/ woodsman's/ outdoorsman's skills and experience that get the best out of knife not how much it cost. Beyond that, the best functionality can only be improved upon where the knife owner builds his own knife to his requirements, learned from experience, not a glossy knife catalogue..

...and then again, there is the reverse 'snobbery' of 'cheap knives' :-) (At least by going by a lot of the comments here so far - peace!) I don't think there's anything wrong with enjoying and feeling a bit of pride in a beautifully crafted, if expensive, knife. Use what you prefer (and can afford), life is short.

Very Informative and awesome outlook on comparisons.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I'm new to the world of Bushcraft so this helps alot !

Thanks to all the wannabe mall bushcrafters and collectors, the price of anything bushcraft is going through the roof.

great video,i my opinion a knife is just a tool,and you have to use it in a proper way i had a video on it,and we have many points we agree on it thumbs up👍

Good points, and really like the knife you made. Nice work !

Thanks for a great video and insight.

As long as you can afford it and your kid's don't go with out as a result of keeping up with the jones ! why not.

I completely lost interest in knives when the cat showed up.

Down to earth review with zero bs, echo your opinion that there is way too much knife snobbery. Thanks for sharing. All the best from Scotland. Garry

Excellent! Very well said.

Myths exposed ??YOu gave your opinion - but nothing about what your "good" knives can do which I cannot do with a Mora at $3.So everyone give his opinion and the myths are still around.

When I Bushcraft I just take a steak knife Out the drawer And use that They work the best

Thank you for the realistic review! Like with all tools, if you want to break it, you can. I have had my Bushlore for two years. I use it all the time and have had no problems. I also have my Grandad's old butcher knife that he ground down for working kindling butchering chickens and it works just as well and batons wood very nicely. It's all in how you use them and care for them.

Luv to see your Leuku's in more detail...i had a Stromeng once...reminded me of an old butcher...atb...woods

FYI. His jacket looks like a communist era / 1970's Bulgarian anorak.

Waste of money to spend anything over $30 bucks for a blade of any shape or any name.

I like the honest no bs review! I’m in the market for fixed blades and probably start with a Morakniv and then go from there!

I love you old man! You are my new father, my spiritual father. I searched about David Caterbury and Henry David Thoreau. You are a fountain of wise words and knowledge. Keep it flowing. I would like to understand more this art of bushcraft. I m sure there are people with just a knife or max a multi tool like leatherman or victorinox that would just Master the woods, with his creativity ! But not many have such a power.

Great and pointedly video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Cool vid! I like looking earth, explore and relax...

Another great video. Cheers.

Good . Your Lueku's are very , very nice examples . Very nice .

Very nicely done ✔✔✔ and I am new to your channel. I must admit that it was discovered as a recommendation by KZfaq and this post was an interesting topic. Common sense is the best tool in the woods and I agree with your assessment: " The roots of woodcraft or bushcraft are based on personal resourcefulness and ability to adapt, rather than vast armouries of 'fashionable' trinkets. "

Refreshing to hear appreciation for what most of us already have. Your video reminds me of the old saying: "A person can never get enough of what they don't need".

Great video. Nice to see some common sense ! You keep up the Great work ! Thanks

With so many options I have found my top choice Klein work knife! With some small adjustments it has turned out to be my favorite!🍻🎯✌️

An old hickory fan here especially an older model, good knife. I enjoyed your video and thank you for your time

Thanks, Ilkka Seikku is a very experienced outdoorsman and knows how to make a tough knife.

Great video I love the knife snobbery term it is a very fitting term for some of the conversations you read on the internet.

Beautiful knife you made. Good review.

Howdy Chris...good discussion,....nice looking knife you built for yourself...i have several old butcher knives and one in particular that i put to good use....i do carry a smaller 4" bladed knife but rarely use it, but its there should the need arise...great to see you amigo!...woods

Like your attitude on knives . I started bushcrafting 60 years ago with a folding Barlow. I use old butcher knives to high end custom knives. I like and dislike something about them all. But I have only had 2 or 3 knives fail. It is all in the care and use. Good video.

Brilliant video mate ! and confirmed what I thought all along :) Ive had the same 4 knives for 30 years and they range from 10 quid to 80 quid each

Beautiful backdrop!! I have zero experience with blades and survival but it seems to make sense. Have butchered wild hog and a big blade would make butchering very difficult. I dig that blade you made. Learning the skills with my Grandsons. Thanks for a great video my friend

Thank you for the very unbiased review.

Awesome 🙌

Great info my friend!!!! From Miami Florida 👍👍👍

Excellent video brother, my favorite knife right now is my Mora Garberg, its one solid knife and cuts like a thinner blade. Wow your personal hand made knife looks amazing, I really like your convex work and the handle looks really comfortable. I agree with you, there is some serious snobbery in the knife community, many budget knives work just fine and if you convex a knife it will hold an edge for much longer. My Bushlore was the first Bushcraft knife I bought, I scored it on eBay for only $27 new, I'm now sander her down and gonna stain it up with a nice polished finish. Condors 1075 is perfect very forgiving steel, you can strop it back to life in minutes and have a working edge with no headache, mine has always done me well. Great video my friend and hello from Silverton Oregon USA😉

Great video! Your totally right! I started with a Walmart bought old hickory that I modified as a young man and used it for years in hand made sheath!!!! I was big on mora knives and still am. For bush craft and spoon carving. Working on A2 knives 1/8 inc thick. I have no need for 1/4 to much steel. Not a fan of scandy grinds, give me a saber grind any day. Your a good man!

Thanks for the reply on the jacket.

Very good info. Respect for you

Great down to earth video