Remember, a tool is only as good as the person wielding it! Make sure you know how to use the tools you purchase, how to maintain them in good condition, and how be safe around them.

I'm a blacksmith, I suggest high carbon steel for and kind of blade. If you just take care of your knife, which you should, you'll never see it rust or get dull.

Thanks for the shoutout :)

We use axes every day, Alaska is cold ❄️ 😆

Perfect video for beginners. Straight forward and too the point. I wish I found this year’s ago 👏

And now the list is longer....getting 1 tool at a time as we can afford. Will definitely be glad once we got them.

I have everything from a pick ax to shovels, hatchet etc , I'm glad I got these things awhile back . Prices are going to be sky high soon . The local grocery store was kinda skimpy , the owner told us that he hasn't had a supply truck in two weeks . This is just the beginning . Thanks for another great video

I miss being able to get out and use my gear. But even before Lockdown in London it wasn’t easy. Now it’ll be even harder. Very informative video as ever, gives you a lot to think about with different blades but does help explain some of the advantages of each style.

In canada once Dec hits you better have 4 months of wood on hand if the grid goes down, of nicely seasoned dry wood

You know you are a genuine die-hard prepper when you already own at least half of the tools CP shows in this video.

This was awesome, thank you! I really needed a tool guide for beginners!

Good review and list CP. Thank you.

Love all your videos. Thanks for all the great content.

Hey Nate! Appreciate the video, useful information for the aspiring preppers out there

Love this video: it's great in the way it just breaks things down quickly and in a way that is easy to understand.

Another informative video. Thanks for taking the time and researching the information.

good one C Prep, I really enjoyed the breakdown of the equipment. keep up the good work

I'm impressed. Really really good info in this video, thanks!

My tool set up is Husqvarna 26" Multipurpose Forest Axe, TOPS Brakimo Knife, Silky Big Boy 2000 XL Folding Saw, and Leatherman Supertool 300 Multi Tool. I do have a Gransfors Bruk Small Forest Axe, and eventually I'm gonna upgrade my Husqvarna axe for the Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest Axe. Also i have a tool roll with a few scotch eyed auger bits, Mora hook knife and carving knife, draw knife, Mora chisels, awl, 4 in hand, files and rasps, and a few nails and screws. My EDC knife is the Kershaw Leek in OD Green with a Blackwash blade.

Gerber is owned by Fisgars. Fiskars was started in Finland 272 years ago. They have a large variety.

Been following you on and off for years, keep up the great work! This video was very informative as I was looking to buy a new axe and handsaw.

Thanks again for your show. !! You rock solid. Lots of love.👍

Personally not a fan of double edged axe bits but one bonus of it is that you can drive it into a stump and then drop/slam other logs/kindling on the second edge that’s facing up and split that way

This may be the best breakdown i have ever seen for survival gear. Well done!

Thank you for all your hard work and information you give freely! You are a wonderful human being and I wish you and yours all the best.👍👍🤞🤞🍀🍀🍀🍀

Well done CP, keep them coming!

Love your videos so much, I’m actually working on making my bug out bag right now :)

Love that the focus has been a little more gear driven lately. It allows me to relax and forget (for better or for worse) all the stuff happening right now.

Very informative, thank you, great vid!

Awesome and informative video .. Professional montage..Please continue with these videos👍👍👍👍👍

Watched the first and second video, he did a good job of explaining things and simple terms and that the viewer decide what they do or do not like.

Love the video man... keep it up!!

GOOD JOB! MUCH INFORMATION IN A COMPACT TIME. JUST THE WAY I LIKE IT.

Very well done, Sir. Thank you.

Great job. the research is awesome. As a former Firefighter paramedic I appreciate how you presented the material.

Back to the basics ---- that's where it's at, CP

Awesome section on axes with the exception of the physical formula for Force. Force (F) is measured in Newtons (N) which can be broken down into a standard metric measurement of kg.m/s^2 or mass (kg) multiplied by acceleration (m/s^2). This means that at its simplest Force = Mass X Acceleration (F = ma). Where as the video demonstrates this as mass multiplied by velocity which is not a measurement of force, but momentum (P = mv). Being that the standard metric unit of measurement for momentum is kg.m/s not kg.m/s^2. A slight misunderstanding on 2 closely associated physical principles, but for all intensive purposes of survival and the use of axes not necessary to distinguish from one another.

Great explanations!

Great vid! Thanks Canadian Prepper!

I just learned so much in 14 minutes👍🏾

I really enjoyed this video. The format was excellent. Thank you! I have been a long time subscriber and sometimes the Doom and gloom is tough for me to handle. (I'm a retired professional firefighter/emt who retired with severe PTSD from seeing one to many dead kids. ) I still continue to follow your channel. Thank you for your continued excellent content.

Good video do hammers next which are not only good for construction but also like axes are good breaching tools too

Looking forward to the next video!

Excellent video

When I was in the fire service my favorite tool to use was the flat headed axe, not the pick headed axe normally seen, but blade on one end striking surface on the other, usually paired with a halligan to create the irons

Nice sword. Thanks for making the video.

Good Video , lots of great info.

I really respect the channel. Positive feed

Rick Britton, Now that was very informative, I wish I could carry exactly what your carrying and selling. Thank you for great Vedio, Sincerely Rick from Mo God bless you and your family

Good timing on the video as I'm needing an ax in my tool kit. I have 2 of the Cold Steel shovels and love them. They HAVE been tested. lol I also have a good collection of quality machetes. An ax will fill in the obvious void in my cutting tools.

*PREPPERisms -the following list is by no means meant to be an exhaustive list of Prepper knowledge, just inspiration.* *"MORE YOU KNOW, LESS YOU NEED"* Skills are more valuable than stuff. So seek to acquire as many practical skills & knowledge as is available. Another way to look at it is "the more you know the _lighter_ your load". *"TWO is ONE & ONE is NONE"* Because stuff gets lost, broken, stolen, have backups to your backups of essentials like 2 knives, 2 lighters, etc. *"RULE of 3"* You can die after 3 seconds of indecision during a fatal threat (predetermine reasonable losses) 3 minutes without air (practice freediving) 3 hours of exposure to extreme weather (practice hydrotherapy to enhance body thermo-regulation) 3 days without water (practice economy of movement & water fasting) 3 weeks without food (practice fasting) 3 months without a long term plan (because seasons change) 3 years without a partner/team (screen members now) 3 decades without reproduction (new generation is necessary) *FOUR SELF-DEFENSE* EVASION (head-on-a-swivel; become a "Grayman") PERSUASION (humble negotiation; See Negotiation in "SEVEN HEAVEN SKILLS" below) DARKSIDE (without warning execute extreme violence on their eyes, throat, ears, groin, knees, feet; resilience & tenacity can outstrip strength & speed) WEAPON (firearms may be easy but it may be wise to consider a concealable range weapon with low maintenance & not dependent on manufactured ammo, such as a baseball bat, adjustable walking staff/cane, crowbar, bullwhip, slingshot, etc) *FIVE to SURTHRIVE!* True, we should all be prepared to survive without energy/electricity or public water. But creating energy & water off-grid means more than just surviving, but it's thriving! SOLAR POWER SYSTEM: solar panels, battery bank, inverter WIND GENERATOR: wind turbine, battery bank, inverter. HANDCRANK GENERATOR: gear ratio allows just one person to turn a handle & generate power. COMBO GENERATOR: generator that combines as many of the sources mentioned above. DEHUMIDIFIER: can pull water right out of the air! PROs/CONs: Solar & Wind power can be increased by adding more panels, turbines, or batteries. Handcrank can also be hooked up to a bicycle & is never dependent on the weather but can generate electricity 24/7. Dehumidifier (large free standing room model) can provide upto 8 gallons of water per day (depending on humidity level in your area) even if you are in a tiny little apartment. No sun or wind means no power collection for solar & wind generators. Human fatigue may limit handcrank generators. Dehumidifiers are useless without electricity & if the air is contaminated be prepared to filter the water before drinking. Inevitably things will require maintenance & repair so mechanical/electrical/electronic skills will be valuable. *SIX SHIELDED SHELTER* _"Watchout With Wetty, Windy, Warmy, Wiggly, Wicky & Widow-makers!"_ Build shelter where it's high & dry above "wetty" during rain, but close to a "wetty" source to stay hydrated; where "windy" is blocked when it's cold, but allow "windy" when hot; where fire wood keeps you "warmy" when cold, but shaded from "warmy" when hot; where you're off the ground away from "wiggly" critters & off a "wicky" cold ground; & not under "widow-maker" dead trees/limbs that could fall on you. Remember, you need something to sleep under, to sleep on & to sleep in. *SEVEN HEAVEN SKILLS* KZfaq "How to" videos for these force multipliers & practice daily/wkly: LEARNING/REMEMBERING (attention=retention, repetition=recall, adaptability=survivability) HABIT CREATION (made up of cues, craving, routine, reward; success is the compound interest of effective habits) MEDITATION (enhances attention span, pain & stress management) HEALTH (Eat better but less; Move more often & faster; Hygiene your machine by keeping clean) FASTING (autophagy & strengthens self-control/self-discipline) FIRST-AID/TRAUMA (YOU are your "first responder", practice M.A.R.C.H. algorithm) NEGOTIATION (reading body language, micro expressions, listening, psychology, persuasive language, bartering) *EIGHT PREP RATE* Acquire EVERYTHING to survive an entire short period, before getting more stuff for a longer period because you do NOT want to have a year's worth of water but only 1wk of food & no medical supplies when everything collapses! 1ST: 1 week of water (1gal per person per day), 1 week of food (pre-cooked non-perishable), medical supplies, 1 week of hygiene supplies, 1 week of etc, etc 2ND: enhance home security & security protocols 3RD: 3 months of water, food, etc 4TH: enhance transportation options, dependability & security protocols 5TH: Bug-Out-Bag Myth, is bugging out your first option? NO! But despite the fact that sheltering-in-place is optimum, we never know when we may be forced to bug-out, so it's "Better To Have It & Not Need It, Than Need It & Not Have It" so after your bag is complete, double up on equipment because, "Two is One & One is None". 6TH: 6 months mixed more water, food, etc 7TH: Self-Sustainable Sustenance, food production (gardening/small animal farming [chickens, meat rabbits, etc]) 8TH: Priority Faith to pray for wisdom & ask myself "If I only had enough time/money to acquire just one more thing/skill before a collapse what would it be?" Remember, "prepping" (being prepared) is not an event, it's a lifestyle. *NINE CORE MEMBERS* Anyone opposed to your core Principles & Purposes of life should NOT be in your intimate group! GUARDIAN (Security, safety) HEALER (doctor, medic, nurse, therapist, herbalist) PROVIDER (hunts, forages, scavenges) TINKERER (engineer, scientist, mechanic, handyman, tradesman, etc) FARMER (reproduces animal/plant food) CLERK (organizes supplies, equipment, tasks, training, etc) CAREGIVER (domestic [cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc], counselor, teacher/babysitter) LEADER (empathetically unemotional, logical, negotiator; will emerge as core group is established) CHAMELEON (quick learner, adaptable, willing to change positions & either already has or studies other skills not listed here) *_All skills should be cross trained._* *B.O.B. (BUG OUT BAG)* _(This is not to be confused with a smaller "Go-bag/Get-Home-Bag" you may keep in your vehicle)_ Without compromising quality, get the lightest weight versions of the following items & choose multifunction tools to keep total pack weight to less than 20% of a healthy person's body weight. Bare minimum examples are included below but there are always better quality items so do your own research. Remember, the best survival items are the ones you already have on you & the more you know the lighter your load, so become proficient with what you already have & consider ways to improvise equipment/tools in the field. CONTAINER: Water & Filter (collapsible 1liter plastic water bottle or metal capped canister; water is 8lbs per gallon, so in addition to having some water on you, the ability to filter discovered water while on the move will be vital to keeping you hydrated & your load light) CUTTING: Knife (3/16" thick, full tang), Multi-tool with folding knife, saw, screwdriver set, scissors, awl, can & bottle opener, & pliers. COMBUSTION: lighters, ferro rods, fresnel lens (magnifying glass), tinder, candle, flashlight, headlamp, etc. CORDAGE: rope/duct tape/paracord. COVERING: (something to sleep under, to sleep on, & to sleep in) Heavy duty plastic tarp 6x8, three 55gal plastic drum liners or sleeping bag, hammock tent, 2 pair socks, 2 underwears, 2 undershirts, long-sleeved shirt/pull over hoodie, pants (not shorts), gloves, face mask, bandana/shemagh, hat, boots, light rain jacket w/hood (unless you live in a region that is cold more than ⅓ of the year do not pack a heavy winter coat, but just layer up all clothing when cold & insulate with plastic/rain poncho) CARE: First-Aid/Trauma kit (tourniquet, compression bandages, assortment of guaze, medications, etc); Hygiene (comb, 3 hand towel/rags, soap, etc) CONSUMPTION: Food (pre-cooked non-perishable -MREs/jerky) & Fishing/Hunting tools (hooks, string, weights, snare wire, slingshot, crossbow, etc) COMMUNICATIONS: Radios (handcrank AM/FM radio w/emergency & weather stations; walkie talkie, CB or ham radio); Maps (local, state, country) & Compass; Energy (batteries, charger cords, handcrank/solar charger) CREDENTIALS: (pin note on Bug Out Bag reminding you to get these out of your fireproof safe before leaving) documents & extra keys (birth certificate, passport, marriage license, drivers license, house & car keys, etc) CASH: Initially cash money will still be King; next have some pocket sized barter items (small packets of non-perishable food, instant coffee packets, sample bottles of liquor, cuttable gold/silver chain, pack of candy/gum, etc) CRAFTING: Axe/Machete, Folding/bow/wire saw, Clawbar 10" (doubles as a hammer & key to the city), Self-adjusting wrench, Locking pliers, 11-in-1 Multi Bit Screwdriver & Nut Driver, Electrical wire stripper/crimper. CREATIVE: playing cards, dice, harmonica, literature (pocket bible, pocket SAS Survival Guide, etc) *_"But what if nothing happens?"_** It's okay to be wrong, just don't be dead wrong.* *Please copy & share this comment* *Liberty = Peace & I pray we always enjoy both!*

As a kid I peeled off all the compass on them Rambo knives ..( all work).. and have them in my bags small but effective ( like lens in ol microscopes at yard sales)( for starters)...

Great.thanks.

When it comes to hand saws...stihl makes a folding saw that has a longer crescent shaped blade. There is nothing better. I forget what the model is called. I worked as a lineman for ten years...i had to cut alot of trees and tree limbs

Thanks, and Respect.

Awesome video mate, support from down under 👊

I think the axe, knife, and saw combo is the best. Leave the chopping and heavy tasks for the axe, and the finer detailed tasks for the knife, it will save your knife blade. My field sharpening kit in my long term bug out bag is a Fallkniven DC4 sharpening stone and a paddle strop with green compound.

Two more types of axes (the two I am missing) are hewing axe and carving axe. Been looking but haven't found them. WRT survival: if needed, a knife can be sharpened with a smooth river rock or the edge of a car window.

That was an excellent video.

This is one of your better videos. Less fluff, more good stuff. 👍

Really good info

NEVER stick a double bit axe into a stump. Never. Someone could trip and fall on the upward edge.

I got a 6 ft dane axe but iam 6ft.7 and i got a english longbow love my longbow so much fun for weekends.

I have a fold out saw that's very sharp. Japanese steel and a pistol grip.

👍👍 looking forward to tech vid😊

Well this is timely...I’m shopping for an ax today.

well done thanks

Do think you missed one type of Axe ... the forester type axe, which is in between a hatched and a felling axe... Basically a hatched with a longer handle, thus capable of felling somewhat bigger trees then a hatched and more easily at that, but still small enough to do around camp tasks... But obviously as an in between option, it excels at neither ... Personally i like this option, and it's also quite popular in the bushcraft community. You would mainly use it to build shelters and more easily process fire wood (and for both fell under 1/2 a foot type trees or saplings), while using a bushcraft knife for all the other smaller camp tasks (though once you get proficient with the axe chocking up on it can do a lot of the 'rough cutting' on finer type items as well).

Few years ago I bought a 'spetsnaz machete' which is a good survival tool even if the shape seems weird at the first look it is in fact pretty well balanced the blade is very large and have a good saw on the back. It's a 'jack of all trade' but very high quality.

Already made a 'Fishing' spear, small 5" knife, and am currently working on a 10" bladed Seax, next up will be a smaller 8" one for the wifelet and then I'm looking to an axe project, I'm not in a situation to buy anything I need and in SGT the ability and skill to make things trumps the ability or means to buy/trade them imho.

I have one that I bought at a garage sale. it is a great ax

So really enjoy your videos. I think you are contributing more to the field than any other. I also enjoy your editorials on the political issues of the day and now more important than ever.

You should do a updated 2020 bug out and survival bag video for upcoming historical events about to unfold. I’ve been buying survival and backpacking gear but I don’t know how to set up my bags for current situations. Based on what will be available in this unique kind of environment.

A few different types of axes are very useful in all sorts of tasks....from the house to the campsite....😁

Nice work

becker bk 2/5/7/9 paired with mora companion/bushcraft or opinel 10( or terava skrama and jaakaripuuko 110/140 ), spyderco for EDC, falkniven CC/DC4 sharpener works absolutely fine for most situations, silky is way to go and that CS shovel... have mine for 6 years now, absolutely impossible to kill :D .

Oh Mr. Canadian Prepper, you chop wood so nicely 😉

Ka-bar is my oldest and favorite knife, otherwise I have an old nice carving knife both do their jobs great.

One more good video keep it up 👍👍👍

Very interesting.

A couple things on axes. Definitely true about length and extra force, but accuracy is also really important. The pros tend to use a heavy head on a handle around 28" (varies depending on the axeman's size and preference). Around 4.5 lbs if I remember correctly, while old Australian axes could be 6 lbs. Around 3 or 3.25 is ideal for most general purpose axes. And also worth keeping in mind with the 'indestructible' handles. You get a lot more reverberation in these handles which can be hard on your arms and joints after a lot of cutting/splitting. The old lumbermen used to call this 'getting torn up'. Same holds true with wooden handles that are a bit 'softer' than hickory, birch and ash are much more pleasant to use at the cost of potentially breaking the handle with rough use. Nice video.

my favorite knife i have in my knives is k-bar.

Sami knives are good too like Helle Lapland, it is northern Scandinavian traditional knives for survival, they have scandi grind bladed too good for splitting

I have fiskars axe small one but good. Anyway just wanted to share with ya all i got my stuff for home hydroponics rockwool, baskets, nutrients and the big plastic box where u put rockwool for seedlings. Gonna do lettuce and coriander kratky method wish me luck ❤

If I had a shovel, I'd keep it in the car. Same with the axe. For SHTF, I have a knife and a saw. Good intro video. Wish I'd seen it before I bought my knife.

Damn it sure is easy to feel overwhelmed with all the stuff you should have. I probably have 30% of the ideal setup which is much more than the majority. I will still acquire more and more supplies as time goes on of course

I use the riggers axe on my tractor just leave it sitting in the footwell to clear the debris around the base of trees have a lot of Hawthorne which I hate I've used it chopping at stumps into the ground not hitting rocks of course it doesn't even get dull and I use the framing hammer side the basically smash stuff up beating nails do anything you do with a framing hammer you just have a blade on the back side I do use the Fiskars sharpening tool that you get at Home Depot by the axe section I sharpen it with my puck and put the very final Edge on it with the Fiskars Wheels I believe there are 30 degree angle but the rest of the blade is about a 15 degree the Fisker sharpening tool only sharpens about 1/16 of an inch of the blade leaving it shaving Sharp and that tiny little extra steep Edge helps prevent damage

Most sporting goods stores will have some ripe of lay a way sales at certain times of the year. Make yourself a frequent shopper and some times you may get preferential treatment. And if the store is a small mo. And pop type getting to know the owner never hurts. Sometimes even getting to make a special order a lay a way.

Has part 3 been released? I can't seem to find it? Thanks for a good series.

It is an extensive subject, but differing axe heads are partly the result of the wood that is in the region. NE America has more hardwoods than NW which is dominated by fir trees. Home Depot won't carry an axe head for your region. Research what is optimal for your area to reduce the work you need to expend.

Reminds me of boyscouts back in the 70's. But glad you show younger how to 😎😎😎 keith miller CANTON ,OHIO

Hi CP. 10 x 40 binoculars means 10 x magnification with 40mm objective lenses not a 40 deg. field of view. Field of view depends on focal length, eye lens, objective lens diameters and types of prisms like roof or BAK4 for example. Love the show. ATB my mate.

I would always go for a flat grind in a knife. It's easy to sharpen does the job. Convex grind can be an absolute pain in the ass to sharpen, especially if you don't have much experience with it. Scandi grinds are good for beginners as they are easy to sharpen and are good for most bushcraft tasks but they chip fairly easy.

Do a full review on the hultsfors double-bit axe please and how is it for a long term SHTF

for chopping wood need I wouldn't consider tomahawk style as to much wasted energy in processing wood.. a pruning saw whilst functional and I say this loosely should never be something to relied upon in the SHTF scenario.. Noting you will be locking and likely adding wedging material into the hand guard to stop the likelihood of cutting yourself on the grip portion of the handle.. Soft wood processing does okay for high heat applications though sustained heat long term you will use dense wood whilst using softer woods as kindling to burn denser woods.. Knives If you are going to use it for wood carving I would dedicate a knife for that process. leaching of saps and natural oils from processing wood I would tend not to use the same knife or knives you would traditionally process food with..

Hard to find these days, is all about the axe handle. I like three different bevels/degrees on the handle. That would be for which direction i want the blade head to enter the wood. I hope that is understandable, how I explained it.

Awesome bruv

I prefer tanto and kukri style knives. Kukri is great for chopping leverage, and tanto for smaller work, and all around use.

As always. super concise, very informative video. My humble advice, Start off with a big ole machete. You can chop, slice, defend and look bad ass with a machete. Refine from there. Every man should own a machete. Modern day Gladiolus sword for less than 50$

Awesome 😎