most Chef's knives are big and have sabre grinds, so you don't have too spend $100s on a 'survival' knife
@adrianjagmagКүн бұрын
I have always found the Tom Brown Tracker to function like a badly done compressed khukuri, not my cup of tea tbh. Much prefer my khukuri and billhooks paired with a small belt knife and a Victorinox 111mm. One tool options are overrated. I have spent a whole week bushcrafting with only a Mora Companion, conversely I have spent a whole week with only a Victorinox Forester, also spent a week with only a billhook. Now I carry all three as they complement each other. I would not want to conversely carry a Tracker instead as it does nothing well and doesn't suit sub tropical or semi temperate bushcrafting either. Maybe if I was in Europe or North America instead of Asia I might find it more useful.
@theaveragewoodsman6002Күн бұрын
Agreed. It's definitely not my first choice, but it's still fun.
@MikBar-nj8jqКүн бұрын
I have a Tom brown tracker knife and I like it
@theaveragewoodsman6002Күн бұрын
It's definitely an interesting blade.
@ColdHarborOP2 күн бұрын
I'd love to have a Tracker, especially one by TOPS. Count me in for the giveaway, and thanks for the shot at the prize.
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
Of course!
@jackchn232 күн бұрын
Comment! Haha.
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
😆
@djsbladesnstuff2 күн бұрын
I have a had time thinking of when i would choose a tracker knife to carry over many of my other blades
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
Nice.
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
Nice.
@KlaseTube2 күн бұрын
Wrap it in a 55 gallon drum liner!!!
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
😆 🤣 😂
@aaronballard74732 күн бұрын
Great review, appreciate the feedback. Thanks
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
Thanks, buddy!
@alessandro5192 күн бұрын
It’s an awesome knife but I imagine that it’s a nightmare to sharp
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
It's definitely more work but manageable.
@jasongarling202 күн бұрын
Come on subs... SHARE SHARE SHARE! LETS GET HIS SUBS WAY WAY UP THERE!
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
Let's do it!!!
@jasongarling202 күн бұрын
@theaveragewoodsman6002 let's go!!!
@jasongarling202 күн бұрын
Definitely interested in your amazing giveaway! Thank you! Very generous of you to give back to your subs!
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
Of course, and thanks!
@mountainman.44782 күн бұрын
That sheath didn't come with the knife. I purchased it separately on EBAY. It came with a kydex. The T3 I sent photos of is a larger, better survival knife. It lighter Than the T1 and just a little smaller. The T1 is extremely heavy.
@mountainman.44782 күн бұрын
nice EDC knife!
@theaveragewoodsman60022 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@db4773 күн бұрын
Always had an interest in the Tracker just haven't pulled the trigger,, yet.
@theaveragewoodsman60023 күн бұрын
I was the same way. I'm glad that I have one in my collection.
@robschuurink99353 күн бұрын
I think this model is simply to small to use properly .
@theaveragewoodsman60023 күн бұрын
It's smaller but still functional.
@harryshropshire873 күн бұрын
Love you're channel. I've been subscribed for awhile now and have enjoyed watching videos. I've learned alot from them! Keep them coming.
@theaveragewoodsman60023 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@dirtdiver85043 күн бұрын
Very cool!
@theaveragewoodsman60023 күн бұрын
Indeed!
@nobodyatall70393 күн бұрын
A bushcraft knife is a survival knife for people who don't understand the proper techniques for carrying a larger fixed blade comfortably. Usually they hang their knife from the belt like they saw in a photo somewhere, instead of cutting the belt loop off and tucking the sheath under the belt and affixing it with a cord like a sword, which eliminates all flopping and movement and makes it ride higher and off the ground when seated or kneeling, and allows for concealment. Next, the bushcraft knife is easier to control for people who don't understand the technique of looping your index or middle finger around the crossguard to effectively shorten the blade and give you more control in a skinning grip, or hooking your pinky under the guard so you can grip the entire blade and control a small carving tip without your hand moving and being cut.
@theaveragewoodsman60023 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@robertbrannan93754 күн бұрын
Hey so cool tip for everyone. I have the previous version of this pack. I took a flexible cutting board from amazon and cut it to the exact size of the foam pad, rounded the 2 corners, and shoved it with the foam pad into the pack, makes it a tad more rigid and now i have a foam sit pad and a cutting board/little table.
@theaveragewoodsman60024 күн бұрын
That's a really good tip!
@WillieMakeit4 күн бұрын
try a lanyard on the pew pew
@theaveragewoodsman60024 күн бұрын
Good idea.
@user-on7vr4cs7l5 күн бұрын
Good presentation
@theaveragewoodsman60025 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@kylewilkinson69755 күн бұрын
Nice video. But, no matter where you are, the worse things get, the less wild animals, fish, and frogs will be available due to everyone will be out trying to procure the same game you're after. It won't matter if you're on your own property on out in the wild.
@theaveragewoodsman60025 күн бұрын
Hunting, fishing and trapping are only part of the equation. Having a garden and animals like chickens, pigs, goats, etc. are important as well.
@georgeg78405 күн бұрын
Nice ‘supplement’ kit, I would put some cordage in there, at worst a spare shoelace can help with sheltering and first aid (keep it simple). You already have needles and safety pins in the kit, I always have a pre-threaded needle sealed in a straw on me which includes mini safety pins and a mini paperclip. My ‘most bang for the buck’ survival item is a stick of good quality moisturizing lip balm, it has many survival uses from adding burn time to kindling/tinder to preventing a cut from sticking to duct tape used as an improvised band aid. The one I keep in my EDC ‘OLOK’ (One Litre, One Kilo) survival kit has SPF15 so can serve as sunscreen. Cold dry winter air can suck moisture out of your skin making you colder like sweating in summer, rub some lip balm on exposed skin to reduce this. Greetings from Montreal, Canada. Show you love wildlife, hug a porcupine today !
@theaveragewoodsman60025 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions. I keep bankline in my pocket, along with chapstick.
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@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@pboone12316 күн бұрын
I'd drop the tourny - just my opinion - will likely never need it. Otherwise a good supplemental kit. Thanks.
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
I believe that if you carry a gun, you should have the ability to stop bleeding.
@jeremymoses74015 күн бұрын
@@theaveragewoodsman6002i agree, if you carry then you should be able to stop the bleeding. However, you need to examine reason over purpose here. Your reason is gun. I dont know about you but the bulk of my training is center mass.... not putting a tourniquet there. Tourniquets are reserved soley for extremity wounds where a pressure dressing has failed or otherwise cannot reasonably be applied..... severe lacerations or possible amputations. Im not saying dont carry it, but the reasoning doesnt quite add up.😂 Background: having done countless tourniquet drills, the first order of business is suppressive fire and possible evac, these not withstanding, that means youd have the time to apply proper bandaging first. Tourniquets are not primary for gun shots, just the "other" explosive on the battlefield that may cost you that limb... yes i said drills because for what i did get into, i never had the bad juju of actually needing that piece of gear.
@user-ft1xf8wk9m6 күн бұрын
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@andrewheynig27216 күн бұрын
Gardening is overrated unless you are in a group. Have to think like native people they moved with the food.
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Gardening is an important skill. Not the only skill.
@andrewheynig27216 күн бұрын
@@theaveragewoodsman6002 Depends on your gardening style. I use the approach of eating the weeds. If someone came into my garden they would probably keep on walking because all they would see is weeds. Most standard crops do not have the ability to withstand changing weather patterns. Weed seeds can stay dormant for years waiting for the right conditions. If I have to leave and come back they will probably still be there unless the wildlife gets hungry.
@andrewheynig27216 күн бұрын
I have had my garden eaten by deer leaving me with nothing but my weeds. In a grid down scenario people don't realize how big a garden you need to feed a family. The larger the garden the easier it is for people to see and take.
@clivedunning43176 күн бұрын
Great supplemental kit. I really like the idea of attaching a small light to the inside of the tobacco tin lid. I'm going to steal that idea. Great to see someone putting a decent compass and whistle in their kit too. Myself, I'd try to cram a mini-bic lighter or small ferrocerium rod into that tin, along with some heavy duty aluminium foil.
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Those are some good suggestions.
@Skellanuts6 күн бұрын
Amazing kit. Good work. I do have some options for you that I have for my altoid tin can survival kit that I’d like to recommend. 1. The tops fire starter tool (short but THICK firesteel) 2. The Swiss Army knife evo grip 18s. Perfect multi tool for hygiene, sawing exc with a locking blade. 3. Whirlpool plastic bags (atleast one) you have the water tablets which is great, and you also have a large plastic bag, but the wirlpool bags are exactly 32oz of water storage so you know how many tabs to use without over doing it or under doing it. 4. A mini necklace knife sharpener. I found one that sharpens my Swiss army and fishing hooks all in one. Last but not least 5. Kevlar cord at 50lb test. Good for fishing and bow drill work.
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Excellent suggestions. I usually carry kevlar cordage. It's really useful.
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Excellent suggestions. I usually carry kevlar cordage. It's really useful.
@arctodussimus61986 күн бұрын
In addition to a regular whistle, I have a dog whistle in my main rescue kit. If they’re looking for you, there will be dog teams.
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
That's a good idea!
@kimberlycray21126 күн бұрын
Excellent kit!
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@1_eshelon6 күн бұрын
everyone is obsessed with turnstiles) but one in a hundred thousand turnstiles will come in handy....
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@ManInTheWoods766 күн бұрын
Good job buddy. Go ahead and throw a needle, tweezers and some dental floss in there. No extra room
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions. There's a needle in the repair kit and I have a large sail needle tapped to my knife sheath. Also, my SAK has tweezers.
@user-ft1xf8wk9m6 күн бұрын
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@theaveragewoodsman60026 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@TNARG7117 күн бұрын
A tool if what you use it for
@theaveragewoodsman60027 күн бұрын
Agreed.
@corleyoutdoors28878 күн бұрын
Nice
@theaveragewoodsman60027 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@mvk248 күн бұрын
Does the tag say where these packs are made? Saw theyre on sale and might grab one but I dont want a Chinese made pack
@theaveragewoodsman60028 күн бұрын
Honestly, I'm not sure, as I don't have the pack anymore. I traded it for another piece of gear.
@puddin949 күн бұрын
Nice video, thank you 😊
@theaveragewoodsman60029 күн бұрын
Thank you for the comment.
@arctodussimus61989 күн бұрын
A good discussion on a topic that isn’t talked about enough. You just earned my subscription. 👍🏼👍🏼 I always think long term with my kits. A ferro rod will eventually fun out, so I keep a steel striker for flint and steel fire. It will never run out as long as you can find a hard rock.
@theaveragewoodsman60029 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@shadowcastre9 күн бұрын
Are you affiliated with the pathfinder school?
@theaveragewoodsman60029 күн бұрын
No, but I have taken classes at the Pathfinder School in Southeastern Ohio.
@theaveragewoodsman60029 күн бұрын
No, but I have taken classes at the Pathfinder School in Southeastern Ohio.
@YorkshiremanOutdoors10 күн бұрын
Nice video bud, nice gear
@theaveragewoodsman600210 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@yungsmile754610 күн бұрын
IMHO Council Tool axes are superior quality, best value and Made in USA. I have titanium 750ml and 1100ml and long spoon. For water Sawyer Mini and flat liter flask and Smart Water bottle.
@theaveragewoodsman600210 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@twotoomanyproductions10 күн бұрын
Outstanding information. Thank you. I like the categories approach. That rifle looks like a great gift idea for Christmas! :) I agree that stainless is the way to go for pots, but have you done any research on Aluminum as a comparison?
@theaveragewoodsman600210 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I've used aluminum in the past. It works, but it can warp over an open flame.
@jeremymoses74018 күн бұрын
Aluminum can also poison you over longterm use as its neurotoxic.
@buckeyebushcraft10 күн бұрын
Flip your two uprights around in the opposite direction and you won’t have to tie the cross piece. Good stuff man👌🏼
@theaveragewoodsman600210 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@mikelgeren14910 күн бұрын
I've got a Henry ar22 . The most ideal firearm for survival would be a Savage 24 12/22 . Question : on the connabars (spelling) Do they need preps before use ?
@theaveragewoodsman600210 күн бұрын
I also have a Henry Survival rifle. It's a great little gun. Yes, boil them to remove the grease, hang to dry, and wax them.