Go To Knives: Bushcraft vs Tactical (Survival)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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Recently I was tagged by Cool Kid Survival to show off my go to Bushcraft vs Tactical Knife. I did go out side his guidelines a bit just because the decisions were impossible to make with so many good choices. These are my thoughts on my current go to options for bushcraft and tactical (survival) knives.
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Good video Joe, glad to see the strongarm was on your list. I generally agree scandi grinds are awesome, no way could I , on disability, afford an LT Wright, but my Mora companion is very good. Keep up the great videos
Sweet! The BHK Feather Stick looks good to me. Thanks for sharing.
It is excellent! Thanks Matthew!
I own a William Collins WCSK and I wouldn't trade it for any knife I've seen on any videos my backup is a Mora garberg and I don't think anyone would go wrong with these two. I think the William Collins Master woodsman is a fine knife and I wouldn't mind owning one but I choose the WCSK and I'm not sorry in the least!
Go to bushcraft is Jeff White Bush one, tactical is Gerber prodigy. Both great knives. However I have lots of great knives in collection including LTW, BHK, Condor, Schrade etc....
I do agree with many, Joe. Is the Gerber Strong Arm the only production knife of consideration? I know that you wanted to spotlight your favorites, without categorizing. I thank you for this. Many of us do not have tons of money to pour out for knives that probably were sent to a unique group of RUclipsrs for free (in many cases) for review. We are still too busy getting our car preps, our home preps, and a descent bug out kits together, while still maintaining a fed family. I'd suggest another "Go To Budget Knives" video, if you would consider this. I personally cannot spend over $100 on any knife, my financial situation concerned. Thanks for a look at these, and why you like them. Educational for sure.
I totally understand where you are coming from Alan. If it weren't for being a RUclipsr, I wouldn't own but even a fraction of what I do. Yes, I most definitely will hit up the Go To Budget Blades sometime soon. Thanks so much! And please keep the suggestions and requests coming :)
Had a gerber strongarm till somebody stole it, was a damn good knife used it as my go to for everything, an I have a lot of knives to choose from, but I always gravitated towards this one.
When I was a kid in the late 1960's early 1970's I had a 4" fixed blade knife and these were called either a SHEATH KNIFE, or a SCOUT KNIFE, that was it, no fancy names, no hype, it was simply a case of asking my father for a knife, he went to the shop and bought a SHEATH KNIFE, such happy simple days.
I paused it at 2:28 to say how surprised I was that you didn't pull out your own knife. It really is a solid design and it's obviously one you like since you designed it with... well... YOU in mind. Okay. Carry on.
You remember way back in the old days when we used to have to walk in natural material hiking boots uphill in the snow both ways to get to RUclips and they had that "Post video response" button on every single video? Man... those were the good old days.
Actually I started after they got rid of the video reply but I do remember folks being upset about not having it anymore. And I didn't include my knife for 2 reasons. 1) I am obviously bias and I don't want to come across as I am pushing mine on anyone. If it sells, I want it to sell because it stands on it's own and folks like it, not because I "sold" it. 2) Jon over at The Wingman 115 has it so I don't have it in hand to show it off on video right now. That being said, the BF Woodsman is everything my woodcrafter is in my opinion. And given more people dislike recurves then like them, The Woodsman is I am sure a more popular knife. Thanks!
Love my Genesis, and Featherstick. The handles are phenomenal, easy to look after the edges, and they both cut, carve, and slice amazingly. Great choices, thanks for sharing!
I own a mountain of knives and I'm partial right now to my Bark River Bravo 1.25 LT 3v. But I guess it comes down to how we train our hands to the skills we practice. Over in India they use Kukris for everything. They clear brush, prune trees and prep dinner with the same blade. I did that myself with the Cold Steel Kukri for a year. And I could carve anything big or small after a while with it after awhile. Great video!🥇
Thank you FW! Can't believe anyone would give any of your vids a thumbs down. Great entertainment and informative.
haha thanks Jason! I appreciate the support bud!
excellent choices Joe. I have a GNS scandi, would love to try the Genesis with that broomstick handle.
The scandi GNS is the only GNS I haven't tried. Yet another knife to remedy lol. As I am sure you know, I can't recommend the Genesis highly enough. Thanks!
Always liked the look of the Strongarm as a beater, but in the UK it's the equivalent of $130!!
Some lovely knives on show there Joe, can see why you picked them
As far as off the shelf knives, few can beat the Strongarm in my opinion. It really is a shame it is so expensive over there. Thanks Andy!
Excellent quick reviews!!! Love your to-the-point, get-to-the meat evaluations.
Thanks Lee, I appreciate that.
Hello from Kentucky land between the lakes. Home of the famous beast of LBL.
All very sweet knives. I been looking for the Gerber 💪 but right now I had to settle for the Gerber prodigy. I love this knife. Its tuff sharpens real nice and holds a fine edge. I liked it so much I went out and baught another one to put in my survival pack. And the other I keep inside my truck alone with 50ft of paracord. Thanks for sharing. An Awsome review on all blades. God bless 🇺🇸
What a lineup Joe. Can't fault your choices. I would add my Native Survival Knife from Mitch Mitchell and LTWK as you might have if you could have two from LT. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, I purposefully limited myself to 1 per maker just to help keep the video as short as possible lol. I really like the NSK from LT but the Genesis will likely always be my favorite LT knife. Thanks!
I get that for sure. I really like the handle on the NSK, it works well for my big old sandwich clamps. I don't have a Genesis, but I do have a GNS which is also a great knife.
Yeah, I finally got rid of all the deep survival/tactical knives, gave them away or sold them. As a knifenut, I think I'm learning that by examining my true needs from time to time, by looking at versatility and usefulness as my needs narrow down, tend to define a knife or style of knife I should be using. So really, my trajectory has kinda brought me back full circle, appreciating those older designs made with proven reliable materials. Maybe I've found my focus niche.
excellent choices all. I have some customs but for my 1 go to bushcraft/survival/tactical knife, it would be the BK 9. unbelievable dependability. it's not a perfect fit for any of these titles, but will suffice in all of these categories. I like my little Condor kephart for woodcrafting. I recently gave my son my tactical SOG 2000. And, my BK 16 or ESEE 6 would work well in most survival situation's. I really enjoy your knife videos. God bless.
Thank you very much Tony, I appreciate it. The BK16 and ESEE 6 come highly recommended...I need to give them a try.
My personal go to for EDC and bushcraft is my Bark River Gunny 3V
What a beautiful collection! All premium top notch knives for sure! Thanks for sharing! ~Dawn
As always, I enjoyed you vid my friend. I totally agree with you about how hard it is to pick your favorites. I've been collecting knives most of my life. I find more and more they need to be visually stimulating. You have a nice collection.
No kidding John. This was just the tip of the iceberg really. I think what my favorites really boil down to anymore is sentiment. The more sentimental value, whether gained by experiences with it or by who made or gave it to me, has the most to do with anything as far as favorites go. This list was built on function moreso then anything else though. Thanks!
+ Feral Bushcraft - love your ferro rod technique...going to have to try that out!
Thanks! It works well once you get the hang of it in my opinion. If you have any questions, feel free.
Fox fx-133 is a good multi purpose knife. Chops well considering length and weight. 12.5 inches and 13.6 ounces. LT Wright gen.3 is a Kephart on steroids. Most weight is in the handle but handle fills my large hands. .177 inch(4.5 millimeters) blade stock, O1, convex.
I can see why it was so hard to choose... all great knives.. Thanks for sharing joe
Yea, the decision took quite a bit of thought for sure. Thanks Mark!
Need to add the feral woodcrafter in there. Awesome selection of blades. Spot on with critiques
I haven't had my woodcrafter in hand for 6 months :( I rather miss it ;) Thank you Roland, that means a lot coming from you. I hope you are well Sir!
Hey I’m just wondering if I could use a gerber strongarm for bush craft because I might get one
Heck yeah you can its excellent.... I actually like where the sheath locks I to the handle its like thumb scallops for detailed carving. Also you can grind down the finger guards , I've owned three and end up gifting them away 😂 Now I have the Gertber Prodigy fine edge Walmart exclusive which is a great knife.
The Prodigy was discontinued and IMO has a more comfortable grip but is to slick...The Strongarm replaced it and is the better design esp if you put a nice convex edge on them they rock. This is an old comment did ya get one?
Awesome video joe. I'm a huge fan of LT wrights knives and also a huge fan of battle horse knives. Thanks
Me too! Both excellent companies with their own flair for awesome! Thanks!
Fantastic list sir. I only have the Strongarm and couldn’t agree more. Love it. Thanks for sharing!
I think the Strongarm is one of those knives that everyone should at least try to see if it fits them. Thanks!
If you only have the strongarm, you got enough
yet more great reviews on the Lt Genesis. been wanting one for a long time now, I will own one someday. great choices on knives
I don't think you'l regret it Brandon if you ever pick one up. Thanks!
Enjoyed this one Joe. Great set of blades. I love my Blackfeather Woodsman.
It is one of a kind, is it not? Thanks!
Thanks for the info and your time. I would put up my Elk Ridge Bushcrafter against any knife. Its the best bang for the buck, and just as hardy as those 200 dollar knives. We have a saying in the sailing community, its not the sailboat its the captain. same is true for bushcrafter.
Good info and edifying. If I could give a bit of feedback, it outdated help me if you’d put the name of the knife onscreen while you’re talking about it.
The Fallkniven A1 would be my first choice for both wilderness and tactical. Definitely my most beloved fixed blade.
That's quite a fine collection you have Joe. Excellent choices.
Thanks Mike, I appreciate that. I know my collection is paled by yours in comparison ;)
Alan woodlore, Ray Mears and I would try the jackloreknives. Only 3 you need.
Those are nice knives, but as for bushcrafting I would want a knife with a longer blade than the last one you showed us. I have a Schrade SCHF26 as my primary carry knife and have so many more which can be used also for bushcrafting and love them. The knives you showed are high priced knives except the Gerber knife, but I don't like partially serrated blades or fully serrated blades.
Who made the black sheath for your BRK Bushcrafter? Thanks.
Great video and yes you ramble a lot LOL. But it does make sense what you say. The one that really got my attention is the BHK Featherstick. The LT Wright Genesis might be already a bit big for my intended use. I have been eyeballing the Bushcrafter though. Problem is I live in Europe so the p&p is usually a lot and also we have to pay taxes on it making it all rather expensive.Probably order me some when I visit the US again. I do have a BHK for testing but the model was discontinued but will make some more vids on it anyway.
Great video! Glad to hear that the Genesis is one of your favorites. Have a good one!
Thanks for stopping by LT! The Genesis has been a favorite for a long time and I don't see that changing any time soon. :)
You guys make some awesome knives! The Sospes by William Myers is one of my favorites next to the Genesis.
Thanks! Happy to hear that!
Are you people ignorant or just plain greedy? You do know there are a great number of people out there that would love a decent knife for their kit, but can't afford your profiteering. The Creator is not a big fan of materialism.
Your knives are simply the best. My gen 3 is the perfect multi purpose knife. The handle completely fills my hand. O1 seems oblivious to chipping and this from a guy who cleaved a nearly tennis ball sized rock in half with an Ontario sp53. Minimal edge damage. Next gen or genesis are next knife I'll buy. BTW, my ferro rods hide from the gen3.
Joe, you knife snob, I wish I had all those to highlight, quite the selection. Great choices.
LOL! Unfortunately, I am guilty of what you accuse sir. :(
Thanks Mark!
No need for the frown, it's a good thing!
Thanks for video. I've been a fan for a while. With all of the knives that you and the other RUclipsrs in the buschcraft community get to review and test; I wondered which one, if any, you really had a preference for. They are all great knives without a doubt and it is truly a personal preference type of thing. I've been looking at the Habilis line of knives and have been focusing on the Trapper model but that Blackfeather Woodsman is way too nice not to consider. Maybe both??? Knives seem to be like Lay's Potato Chips, you can't have just one.
Jeff, excellent analogy. Once you start in this journey of knives, it is impossible to stop lol. Habilis makes some good stuff generally and that BF Woodsman...yeah...the Woodsman. Excellent blade. THanks!
Very good taste in knives
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Nice collection. Have you ever heard of Randall knives?
Strongarm all day!
Love it!
Awesome group of knives and honored to have one of mine in the mix. Great thoughts on them all.
I'm honored to own not one but two of yours William. And I can't wait to show off the Firebug either. I'm still trying to get caught up from taking 5 or 6 weeks of YT. Thanks again!
Feral Woodcraft very much looking forward to your thoughts on the firebug.
Great choices Joe! Have 2 different LTWK Genesis blades so far. Really like them alot. Have a few others of various types & purposes. Bk's are also in the mix. And some Tops blades too. Keep up the videos!!! ATB from the PNW!
Thanks a lot Larry! Believe it or not, I have not used a BK in my life. I need to change that. Thanks!
beautiful collection Joe, wish I had a bunch of those .
You'll get there Al, just keep on doing what you're doing. Thanks!
The whole "tactical" thing has become so overblown, imo. If you take a step back from all the silly preconceptions of what "tactical" has come to mean in the civilian, outdoor world, then the most "tactical" thing one can do is choose the best tool for the job. In that sense, a good woods knife is the most "tactical" decision one can make for going in the woods. At the end of the day, we bushcrafting, camping and bumming around - not being air-dropped into Baghdad.
I drooled so much... so much awesome steel!
lol Thanks Micah!
some great knives and choices bro thumb up! Gunner is a awesome guy. my lil bro!
Gunner really is an awesome young man! Thanks Tac!
Irregardless isn’t a word 😂. Nice video though
Joe, Blackfeather Woodsman or Battle Horse Feather Stick? Without thinking about aesthetics, which one do you tend to grab more often? Which is the better performer, wood processor, food prep, etc? Thanks!
Great job thank you
Thanks as always, Joe - great job. A two part question if you don't mind. A bit ago you a provided a rave review for the JX6; as a "companion" knife, is the the reason for its not being included here that is just a different category? I ask as I currently carry a Habilis Bushtool whose handle I modified a bit, but need a finer blade to supplement. I like what you say here and in dedicated view about the FeatherStick, but don't want (well, can't justify/get away with) 3 high end I knives. Application is camp during expedition kayak, thus the big Habilis in lieu of hatcher or (drool) small forest ax. Great channel, Joe.
Scott Toner that is it in part. but the whole crux of this video are the blades I reach for the most right now. That answer is different as time goes by. it also differs by what I feel needs to be recognized in public. I own many many knives. As I test them, my commonly reached for changes. Folks are taking this as a favorites list and that is not the case at all. the jx6 is a spectacular blade and I highly recommend it.
Say Heah Joe, Only as a friend correcting a friend and no criticism . But it's regardless, and not irregardless infact irregarless is not a word and you won't find it in a dictionary. Anyhow, I always said a good designed military/tactical knife will work in survival which will work as a good bush craft knife. For instance, I teamed my Fox Hitam Golok with a Steel Will Darkangel and my Seal Pup Elite TiNi with my Condor Wilderness Tool or my Recon Tanto with my Estwing Double Bit Hatchet or my MK-1 with my Ka-Bar, I just sharpen my Ka-Bar high from the top of the Blood Groove. So yeah, I really don't put alot of thought whether a knife is tactical or not, I look for what steel it's made from and that the apex can be reprofiled thinner. like my modified Rodent 6, I had it thinned down and the top gaurd taken off and now it liok's like a Ratmandu on steroid's, Infact it's defenetly one of my Fav. 6" blades same as my A-1. I truly enjoy your video's, Job we'll done, Oh, I also got my Fox Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife that I got as a One Tool Option, a great knife, It can also be used as a Military/Tactical Knife. and the M-9 Bayonet was designed to be also used also as a Survival Knife, so there you have it. Again, Thanx You. ,, .
Say Heah Joe, I also just got the Fallkniven H-1 because it's close to my 3V Skookum Bush Tool but in Stainless for my wet and snowy use. It's defenetly a strong knife, Like Mors in one of his book's wrote, A knife should be strong that works wood well a sharp prybar, That's why I like robust knives, Oh and I still have a Blind Horse Bushcrafter, I had the handle flatter so mine now look's like a High Priced Kephart and it's one of my Fav's, I don't like sausage style handles. ,, .
Gunner is a great tuber! Nice collection!
He is! Thanks!
Okay, I love the genesis. But here’s the thing. For the same price I can buy a Bark River Kephart 5 inch in 4V steel for the same price. No brainer for me on the BRK.
By the way, love this video. :)
GOOD TASTE IN KNIVES: THANKS
Greeeaaattt video! When it comes to knives I absolutely love your videos. I'm really considering getting the Feral Woodcrafter blade. I know if you designed it that it has to be perfect. Thanks for posting
Oh I don't know about that lol Perfect I am certainly not...not even close ;) That being said, I do favor that knife quite a bit so I obviously am going to recommend it ;) lol thanks!
You had some good picks. I wanna try out both a william collins knife and a bark river bushcrafter. I will try to make a video about this maybe next week or the week after
You would like the WC knife I think. It is an outside the box design that works very very well. Thanks!
I'll give up every knife I own , but the Benchmade bushcrafter ain't going nowhere
So what is the difference between tactical ans survival/bushcraft ones?
Say Heah Joe, The Busse Combat Son of Bager is prolly my Fav. Bush Craft Knife. But I also have a W.C Master Woodsman mine will be in 3V with White G-10 handle and Black liner's to match another Fav. my Adventure Sworn Guide with white G-10/black liner's in 3V, my W.C. Master Woodsman will have a 7"- 7 1/2" blade. ,, .
Damn.. some of those blades are freakin sweet brother.
Thanks for the video
Thanks Mark!
Did i miss something in your video that addressed it....but why is your own design knife not in this list?
some awesome collection,and good points,that you mention
i had a similar tag on my thoughts on bushcraft and survival knife
Great choice...
Thanks Carlos!
Great sellection🙂
Kewl! Knives what would we do with out them! Ha!~
Good reviews of all!
In particular the last knife by William Collins Master Woodsman.
I like it in that if follows my passion of the Bolo's design. Noice!
Thank you again, best to you and your family always!~
Ross
The Santa Fe Man
Thanks so much Ross! Best to you and yours as well Sir!
Great video and great blades.
Thanks Leo!
Also, if you were not limited to 1 per manufacturer, how would your list change?
Good question. I am going to have to think about that one.
I Have A Ozark Trail Camping Knife With Sheath, Mossy Oak Gut Hook Hunting Knife With Sheath, And Eagle Claw Fillet Knife With Sheath.
don't have any of those kinds of knives yet, waiting on a used Mora 511
There's nothing wrong with a mora, thanks for watching!
Kaylynn Strain Check out the Real Steel Bushcraft 2...it's a higher end looking / performing knife without the high end end price!
Outdoor Dauber
The observer looks good too
I’ll send you one for free
very nice knives, but mostly over $300! Not for a retired person.
Hi Joe great video, have you ever tried a adventure sworn knife?
Nope, they have always been just out of reach due to either finances or availability. One day I hope to though. Thanks!
awesome video and thanks for doing it! I really enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing
God bless you and yours
Thanks Tim!
Excellent video my friend,im thinking of getting the Top's Bob knife any advice.Stay safe.
Very good explication, i prefer a good survival knife than Bushcraft knife
Nice collection
Hi Feral, what's your opinion of the Genesis - Scandi in CPM 3V?
love my WC Woodsman
any chance to get a list of the knives with links added to the description of the video ?
Its just regardless buddy
Love your knives collection... what is the name of the bark river’s knife Please!
Bark River Bushcrafter. They have different models and sometimes different steel or spine thickness. Bushcrafter II is larger blade and handle with the same steel and spine thickness. They have Ultralight Bushcrafter in 3 v steel and stainless Elmax steel
love the video man sweet blades sooooo pretty
Thanks Justin!
Excellent video Brother!
Another great video thanks for your work. I noticed your Genesis is a scandi but in another video you mentioned maybe liking the Genesis flat grind more. I also have seen that there is a Genesis saber grind for sale. Any thoughts on the saber grind vs the other two? I know I am looking at getting a Genesis but can't make up my mind as to which grind. Thanks!
Yeah it's a hard decision, no doubt. It's hard to describe to be honest. I did have a flat grind genesis but gave it away on RUclips a ways back. I chose to give the FG away over the scandi simply because the scandi has been with me through a lot of cool and not so cool experiences. As to which grind I prefer, on the surface I think I prefer the FG yet at the same time, if I could only pick 1 grind it would be scandi. So yeah...hard to say. I haven't used the saber on the Genesis. I have the convex and am undecided on it as of yet. But I don't have much time behind it either. All in all, the Genesis is a great knife, regardless of grind. Sorry Nick, I know that wasn't very helpful. Thanks!
No it helps, thanks again
Did Brock Blades name the prototype?
Not a bad video but...
Did you know *you can survive without a knife* if you know how to use a saw, an axe, or nothing at all?
*Here IS my point(s)*
Point A
Survival is not about the tools you use but the knowledge you have about "how to" survive (skills).
The percentage is 10% tools help in survival and 90% knowledge of how to survive will save you.
"The more you know, the less you carry" -- Mors Kochanski.
Point B
If you get yourself in *more than one (1) survival situation* as a non-professional (non-military, Sea, Land, mountain rescuer, are a TV Survival expert, etc.)
in your lifetime to date then *you are a danger to yourself & all those with you,* stay out of the woods & don't go anywhere where there is no 911 coverage.
*Recap & Conclusion*
These are more expensive, overly built knives with usually high dollar handles, big top of the line steel blades, & fancy high quality leather sheaths. *Realistically,* a $10 USD Mora will do & the knife that saves your life does not need to be carbon steel (stainless steel works too) or a full-tang.
*Getting in a survival situation is very rare with the wise* and even if you get into one where you really needed a knife, the strength of a full tang "survival" knife is most often not needed over a regular knife or pocket knife but:
1. The will to survive &
2. knowledge of how the get out of the situation
is much, much more important.
*EDIT:* Thanks and have a *happy Indepenace Day!* on the 4th of July.
Out of all those top of the line makers I would still take the WC any day.
It is an excellent knife, no doubt about that. Thanks!
wow nice collection
Great vid! That's an epic collection.
I don't have many knives, and I'm also not tactical, so my Native Survival knife by LT Wright is my fav, go to, and pretty much only knife.
Having one knife and using it everytime gives you valuable skills & ability. To me its just flat cool to only own one upper quality knife
"Oh, good grief." -Savage Citizen
So much for the whole Black Feather scenario....
joe, great choices, but you need to try Abe elias's nbsk from dskw.ca, I think you'd appreciate this fine tool.
Would love to see all your knives
Good video good choices!
Is it considered a standard now?