I have lived an outdoor lifestyle basically my entire life. I live on 11 acres in a very rural area of Kentucky. Any one of these knives will suit your purposes. I bought one "super steel knife" and it did not impress me in the cost to performance category. Learn to sharpen well and any decent high carbon steel will do. 1095, 440c, 8cr13mov, aus8 etc etc. No need to spend 100's on a tool. Great review.
Super steel is more to be durable, but it diesnt do anything ekse better but survive abuse lol. I have lot of knifes, 9 dollar Amazon knifes to expensive super steel blades, what do I actually use, a 30 dollar mkra I bought second hand. It's all I need, the rest I have because I like knifes and I do sell some and give some away.
@@beentheredonethat5908I disagree. Toughness is only one factor and many steels can outperform super steels in this way. The reason they are called "super steels" is because often you get the best abilities all around... But some suck in the toughness category. S30V is a good example of a steel that has high edge retention and is actually stainless which is awesome but I would argue that the stuff is about as brittle as glass if you don't sharpen it correctly (I've screwed up a knife that way and rounded the tip a bit). A cheapo steel that's tougher would be d2 but it's far from "super"
@@zacharysherry2910 When I speak of tougher steel, is because of the tasks in situations under the use I have to accomplish. I didn't expect knife i owned to last for very long, just for it to survive about 4 to 5 months. I've used expensive and cheap knives, many steels, and usually I find the best steels and knifes for my need are on the lower end. If I Snap an expensive or cheap knife around the same amount of time frame , so I go with cheaper normally
Used Moras all my life, live a short drive from their production facility, great knives. I bought an srk ( carbon v) over 25 years. The srk is the ONE knife i would grab, Great steel, strong, and good in cold weather, no shock when hackig with it. 👍 From Sweden
Thank you for making the differentiation between bush craft and survival. I’m an army vet, sere school graduate. So many videos mix the two and in survival, you’re saving calories! So many RUclips videos show people practically building a log cabin to survive. Chopping, cutting, sawing… Cause of death… starvation
Personally, i think no bush knife should ever cost more than $50. Anybody that spends any serious time in the bush knows knives break, they fall into lakes, rivers and streams, they get lost. Find a good knife that works well without breaking the bank. Moira knives are excellent. I wish they made more that are full tang.
I agree. There are some benefits of spending more than $50, but too often, people think that unless they spend hundreds, they won't have a capable tool to support them in the wilderness--that simply isn't true. Thanks for watching! I have more videos over on my own channel (Adventure Ryan) if you're interested, but I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos here in the future as well.
My Mora companion is going on 8 years old now, a great patina going on with the flats of it. Only minor issue is the sheath isn't as secure after so long, but short of doing handstands I think it's fine.
@@mikafoxx2717 mine looks awful. 4 year old companion, it had a patina that was half sanded off, a new patina, I cold blued it (bad idea, disgusting and smells awful) and removed that or most of it, it has a new patina, it's been sharpened so much its a bit shorter than it used to be, and it's been sharpened with a sander even so its got scratches all over it. Looks like it's been through a war but I love that stupid knife.
Excellent review of budget bushcraft knives. I appreciate your thorough and thoughtful approach to laying out the advantages and disadvantages of each knife. I own and use every knife you reviewed except for the BPS knives and I agree with pretty much everything you said about their strengths and weaknesses. Out of that group my personal favorite is the Mora Bushcraft Black. I own two - one to beat the crap out of, and the other to keep in pristine condition. I have abused the one in every way imaginable and it’s still in excellent working condition. The only thing that hasn’t held up is the sheath but I replaced it with a Hide and Drink leather sheath and wet formed it to the knife and it’s a perfect fit.
Thanks, Martin! Yes, the Mora Bushcraft Black was one of my favorites from this list as well. It's a very solid performer. I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos in the future, in the meantime, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website, AdventureRyan.com. There are more knife reviews there and also some wilderness wandering. Thanks again for watching!
Like a lot of people I have bought many knives over the years. If I go out camping I usually take the companion or HD. I really like the light weight of them. Your presentation was excellent. An honest evaluation of the high and low points of each. Best I've seen.
Thanks Bill! I created this video for Marine Arpproved at their request and I hope to do more videos like this in the future. You can find more of my videos on my own channel though (Adventure Ryan) or can check out my website, AdventureRyan.com. Thanks again for watching and for the kind words!
That was on of the best reviews on knives ever watched. Great work man. Its important to review reliable and budget friendly equipement. Loved your video! I would like more videos like this for saws and axes!
I'll vouch for the BPS HK1S. I got one out of pure curiosity and it's very quickly become my go to knife when I take off for a few days in the bush. The quality, fit and finish is top notch.
It's easy to choose the best between those. It's the Bushcraft Black!! Actually any Mora, but the Bushcraft series, are designed for that specific use, which makes them the easy choice!
Thank you for the reviews. The attention to details, like the subtle shaping of the handle on the Fin Hawk actually being useful and *actually showing the sheaths* for the knives, closeup 360s. Little details like the snap on the SRK's sheath keeping the carry package neat and tidy so as to be less likely to snag on stuff, it's been rare in my experience to find knife reviews that consider such things. Very cool! It's really the whole package that determines if you'll actually wind up carrying the tool. No matter how good the knife, if the sheath doesn't work for you it's just going to wind up collecting dust in a drawer somewhere. And thanks for realistic testing and *not* cutting a piece of paracord (i can sharpen a table knife so that it will do that, doesn't tell me anything of any use) and *not* shooting any of 'em with a 9mm like i've seen elsewhere. Ya, and not to rule out the little knives, they're light weight, easy to carry and most of the stuff done with knives doesn't really take anything more than a 2 or 3 inch blade. Condor, iduhknowe, they've got some great designs but they seem to run the heat treat at a very low hardness, i've run into issues with them just not holding an edge at all. Pity but it seems show is much more important than go with that company. Your experience may differ. There's one knife i'd like to add to your list based on my own experience with it, may seem waaaay 'off the wall' for bushcraft, but the Cold Steel Kobun actually works well. You've got a 5" blade in a pretty tough stainless, has a straight 90º spine, thin, only 1/8" thick (just a little over 3 mil), with a hollow grind, a great slicer, full tang. The blade pattern makes for a very strong tip. You get a lot of capability there in a very light weight, very svelte package and they even look pretty classy up close. You can still find 'em for $35. There was another guy from Alaska did a RUclips review of it, using it for bushcraft sorts of stuff, knife did really well, but can't find the video now. Mine's also seen a lot of kitchen duty, they're fun to use. Slipping a piece of street bike inner tube over the handle will improve the grip on just about any knife. i may have to pick me up a Mora Black Bushcraft.
Thank you, Scribebat! I would not have thought of the Cold Steel Kobun--I might have to test that one out. I'm hoping to do more reviews for Marine Approved in the future, but you can also find more of my videos on my own channel (Adventure Ryan), or check out my website (AdventureRyan.com). Thanks for watching!
It is funny about the Cold Steel SRK I have 2 of them the one you have on the video and the San Mai version. In every video about knives weather, it is a bush crafting knife, or a survival knife the SRK always is one of the knives on the list. My opinion is that it really is a great all-around knife. It slices well stabs well batons well and feather sticks well. The handle will not slip even when wet but in extended use without a glove it can irritate the skin not from hot spots but just because there is so much grip. All in all, one of my favorites as far as a survival/bush craft knife goes.
I stumbled into your channel and was impressed with your plain English explanation of each of the knives. You have an easy to understand way of talking and you don't embellish things beyond what is necessary to get your point across. That's a plus. So many people try to impress the audience with their imaginative behavior and antics and it gets annoying. I own several Mora knives and like them very much. High end knives are out of my price range so I appreciate the value of a simple knife. I like the looks of the SRK so I think that will be my next knife to fill in the gap of a larger knife.
Hi, I’ve just started collecting bushcraft knives. I’ve loved knives since I was a kid, and now I’ve gotten back into it and ordered a few. I was really excited to see that several of them are featured in your video! 😊
I bought all kinds of budget bushcraft knives in my search for the right one. I settled with. a $10 mora. You can't beat the scandi grind. Their knives are cheap, sharp, and extremely reliable.
I watch a lot of knife review videos and this is one of the best reviews I’ve seen. Doesn’t come across as bias at all. Not trying to push one knife over another and dosent seem like a sales video. Just the facts and opinion on each knife individually. Very direct and forward and great descriptiveness. Most definitely subscribing to the channel.
Thanks, Mark! And it was an easy decision not to use music for this video--that little stream was a pleasure to sit with. I'm hoping to do more videos like this for Marine Approved, but feel free to check out my own channel as well (Adventure Ryan) or my website at AdventureRyan.com. Thanks again for watching!
This is the first video I’ve seen from you and I must say I’m impressed with the quality and delivery of the information. Really appreciate the efforts. But dang that scenery makes it hard to focus on what you’re saying. Such a beautiful area you’re in basically in all of the shots. I’ve been to Alaska twice for work. Both times I couldn’t stray far from Anchorage but I couldn’t believe the beauty and vastness. Great job. BIG thanks! My Faulkniven f1 has finally started to fail after 15 years of heavy use. I may put a new handle on it, but that’s how I came to find you. God bless.
I love my Mora's but I cant pretend I haven't had some problems. Over time the friction system used for my companion has failed and the knife falls out of the sheath easily. Also the tip bends easily when cutting fillets. I have experienced this with the Mora 1, 2, Frosts 760 and companion. My go to was the Condor bushlore because it was an affordable copy of Ray Mears' Woodlore. But now I carry a Terava Jaakaripuukko. It hit all the wants of a knife and it's edge retention is bomb proof.
Wow! 14 of them? I’d be interested in a few other models from BPS Knives because they do have a lot to offer-especially for the price! I’d also like to see how they hold up for more long term, extended use.
Glad I stumbled upon your channel. Always appreciate fair, objective and unbiased reviews on any type of product. Especially when the price is right like most people are looking for. Definitely liking the Bushlore especially being a fan of anything wood in general. Thank you! 🗡️🔪
Thanks, Jim! I really enjoy the Bushlore as well. Sometimes I steer away from wood handle because they're not as invisible as other materials, but in all reality, they hold up very well and feel great in hand. I have more videos over on my own channel (Adventure Ryan) if your interested. I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos for them here as well.
All capable for sure, but the best value in the bunch…are the Morakniv’s Companion and Companion HD hands down. Morakniv’s are able to do everything the rest can do…for much less in price point.
I agree. In my experience a Mora HD paired with a Fiskars hatchet can't be appreciably outworked. The handle on the bushcraft black looks pretty awesome if you're putting alot of concurrent hours on her. I've found in doing my carpentry/construction work, increasing the grip to the greatest degree possible greatly reduces carpal tunnel/tendinitis type afflictions as the hours & years rack up.
Good points made here, Hawk and Adam. I'll add to what Adam mentioned with the Bushcraft Black from Mora--while it does cost a little more, I was very impressed with how that handle performed when wet. If you're going to be doing a lot of work in wet environments, that one definitely had some benefits. On the other hand, the more simple design of the handle on the Companion models yields better to more versatile use, I think.
I have a few BPS knives and they are great for the money. The sheaths alone are nearly worth the price. Great beater knives if you’re looking for something cheap with a leather sheath.
What a great review!! I have to say that out of every review I’ve ever watched…yours was the best. Detailed, knowledgeable, practical and above all, you explained what you did, how you did it, why you did it and what the knife actually did and it’s strengths and weaknesses…well done. You got a new subscriber…
Thanks, Brad! I enjoy creating these videos, and I was grateful to Marine Approved for letting me do so. I hope to make more for them in the future. In the meantime, feel free to check out my own channel: Adventure Ryan.
Appreciate the vid. Your intro encouraging users to think about their own needs & environment is spot on. As for the Mora knives - it's no mistake that users love them. IMHO they are the best value bushcraft/camp knives out there. They are reliable, light & they have a great range to cater for a wide range of users. Their price also means 1) you don't cry if you lose one & 2) you can buy multiple versions to cover your needs without breaking the bank. I never go camping without a Mora either on my belt or in my pack.
Thanks, David! Yeah, it's really hard to beat a Mora. I like how light they are too! That's not something a lot of people think about, but when you're using and carrying a knife a lot (or over long distances) you start to really appreciate how lightweight and nimble the Moras are. I'm hoping to do more videos for Marine Approved, but I only do them on assignment. In the meantime, you can find more of my videos over on my channel (Adventure Ryan).
Absolutely! Martinni seems to be left out of a lot of these. Probably be ause tgeybare better then all of them out of the factory. Mora and Martinni run neck and neck imo.
Thanks, Emily! This is Ryan, I created this video for Marine Approved, and I'm hoping to be able to do more videos for them in the future. Keep an eye on out, but also feel free to check out my channel: Adventure Ryan. You can also take a peek at my website for a better idea of what I do (AdventureRyan.com). Thanks again for watching!
@@marineapproved6460 I think it's the carving that's a bit easier. Batoning is pretty good with them, but the Garberg excels at batoning. Other than the Essee, I have all those same blades. I'm also a Dan of the Finn Bear by Cold Steel. It's a bit smaller, but I have medium sized hands. And the blade is nice and slicy. I actually own 2 of them. One has been sharpened pretty far down from usage, and the other is what I keep in my van's go bag (along with my Bushcraft Black).
Thanks Mike! Not a bad group of knives, are they? Feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) for more knife reviews and some wilderness wandering. I'm hoping to be able to make more videos for Marine Approved in the future as well.
Okay, I've had my BPS BS1FTS knife for about two weeks now, and its not a bad little knife, except. First time I used it to cut a chicken leg off of a chicken thigh, the edge rolled. Not a huge problem, I have a Ken Onion Work Sharp. I think it was just over sharpened. Second, sheath was a bit tight, so I treated it with Boiled Linseed Oil, now the knife fits perfect. Lastly, I took the handle scales off yesterday, the 14th, you will need a metric Allan wrench. And I found Rust under the handle scales. I took a sanding sponge, and cleaned that up. So if you have any of the BPS knives, please, take the handle scales off, and check for rust.
Really liked your practical reasoning and that may have been the first algae handle grippiness test on YT!!!!! There's lots of good choices out there these days for every preference, Hultafors, Marttiiinis, Mora Kansbol, as you demonstrated you can get a good bit of steel these days without breaking the bank.
Thanks! And yes, I'm not sure many people use algea to test handle grippiness--ha! But that stuff was crazy slimy! Until Marine Approved asks me to create another video for them, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website (AdventureRyan.com).
Thanks! I hope to be doing more videos like this in the future for Marine Approved, so keep an eye out for new videos. Also feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan), or my website AdventureRyan.com.
Where are you, Hathers Pass? I spent the 1970s in Alaska and carried 3 knives a flat grind for game processing, a bowie for wood processing, and a pocket for backup. Thanks for a review that brought back fond memories from when I was a young man. I now live in Arizona; a bit opposite of you.
Thanks, Starling Black. And yes, Hatcher Pass is where I did the talking portion of this video--you must know it well. And how crazy that we're both moving between AZ and AK! Also, while I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos like this for them, I also have my own channel that you're free to check out (Adventure Ryan) and also a website (AdventureRyan.com). You'll find a bit of Alaska and Arizona there--ha!
I appreciate that, Sam Thai! I plan on doing more videos like these if Marine Approved asks me to, but in the mean time, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website: AdventureRyan.com.
Thanks Gojira61! I'm hoping to make more videos like this in the future for Marine Approved. Feel free to check out my own channel as well (Adventure Ryan)--I have some more knife reviews on there as well as some wilderness wandering. You can head over to AdventureRyan.com as well if you're interested.
I started my bushcraft knife journey with the Mora 511, then the Mora Companion HD, the Gerber Principle, and now the Joker Ember. The Ember is a great knife, but when I need comfort I return to the HD.
Excellent review from firsthand experience. So much more information than other reviews I've watched on RUclips. Thank you for the comparison between so many different knives, it helps me to decide what each knife offers for my personal needs. That is not something often seen with other reviews.
Jeo tec #39 or My Gerber Strongarm or Cold Steel Srk, Mora bushcraft and a descent hatchet my go to and hard to beat for any and all situations. Very good choices you have there. Its just about finding what you like.
I agree, Tymccutchen. While there are certain design features that yield themselves well to bushcraft tasks, finding what you, personally, like to use goes a long ways. Keep an eye on Marine Approved for more videos, but check out my personal channel too if you'd like (Adventure Ryan). Thanks for watching!
Awesome thorough reviews! Love that you talk about grip comfort for different sized hands, and the distinction between living v surviving temporarily outside.
Really nice video and it was told very pleasantly. I have every one of the knives featured, with the exception of the Esee, as I've just had bad experiences with them. The Terävä Jäkäripuukko would certainly be worth mentioning.
Super reviews....sincere and detailed. I recently bought a Hultafors OK4 which are really cheap and feel good in the hand. You have no idea how similar your Alaskan backdrop looks like sections of the Isle Of Skye in Scotland......really enjoyed the detail you went into and the range of knives in this review...brilliant, thank you.
Dang it, man! I've had the SRK in my Amazon wish list for a couple of months, but after seeing your review I went straight there and bought it. You cost me money!! 😉 Awesome video. Subbed.
You sold me on the BPSFTS. I like a slicey knife. I already own some of the other knives, and a few good choices left out of this list. Looking forward to the little knife's arrival. Thank you for this presentation.
Good video for knive/tool lovers. The azula i use to eat, and a good backupp. A coldsteal finnbear lookalike in 1095 carbon i made myself. I gave it a 90 decrees spine and a simpel kydex sheeth. I can recommand everyone who's handy to try and make one if you love & use knives. Love my coldsteal srk forever! I take it every trip everywere always. I did notice a small thin blade like the small moras cut very easy an comfy, perfect for carving. So i take one along. All my blades i use coldbleuing on and are black, even the stainless ones. Just some oil and sharpening after use is a nice relaxing job after dinner at the fire. Greetings from holland
Great video. Your definition seems accurate. I chose the Mora Bushcraft for the thickness & length. I couldn't afford to buy 3 or 4 different knives. I needed one that could do it all AND was easy to maintain the edge. I've got little experience with knife sharpening so I needed an edge that can be maintained with a leather strop. I've got a small collection, now. I added the CRKT SPEW, Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake designed by Navy Vet Mike Emler, and a Kershaw Hotwire. All starter budget knives good for carving walking staffs.
Im not a big fan of crkt or kershaw. I feel like the scandanavian knives are better for the money. Also, ganzo folders a good for the price. How is the kershaw and crkt holding up? Have you had to sharpen them yet?
@@slyfox4564 I understand why Kershaw & CRKT aren't first choices for outdoor knives or bushcraft. They tend to be overpriced for the materials, too. I was looking at knives at Walmart and saw the SPEW & thought it looked like an Xacto knife on steroids. I am always carving detailed tribal designs in walking staffs & Xacto blades break easily. I thought the SPEW would be a good alternative. It's absolutely fantastic for detailed carving, cutting zip ties (cuz the tip can get all up in there), and other tasks that need a pointy tip. It's basically a larger woodcarving knife. Though the handle is too small for extended periods of cutting. It's only 5cr steel but it's holding up well after 3 years of hard use living off grid in a bushcraft shelter. Whistleblower investigators are very unpopular with both major parties. Especially the Navy Brat daughter of the Navy Special Forces instructor & code breaker/cryptologist for the Kennedys & Bob McNamara lead investigator on the Kennedy assassinations. 😂 I have video of 2 of Barry Goldwaters evil spawn kids threatening me. Virginia G Goldwater-Piper is a billionaire in AZ. Her brother threatened me, too. Anyway.... I'm keeping my knives oiled with mineral oil & stropping them regularly after use. Sometimes I will use them all day & a strop isn't enough. I got automotive sandpaper at 400, 1000 & 3000 grit. It's designed for tool steel. Very inexpensive at $10 for all three. It's like using diamond compound on your strop.only much less expensive & you don't ruin a leather strop or have to clean it. The automotive sandpaper can get you a mirror edge with 10-20 swipes on each side. I am not having to 'sharpen' my knives, really. I am keeping them hair-popping sharp. I have an older video on my channel. I rehab wild raccoons on site so there's lots if videos of them. I'm thinking I made the video of my honing & stropping system in the summer. It will be in the title.
Thanks for the sub! I'm going to need to get my hands on that BPS savage--looks like a great knife! I create these videos for Marine Approved at their request, and I hope to do more soon, but feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan).
Yeah, this was my first time using BPS knives. They're pretty simple, but they get the job done at a low cost, and I definitely appreciate that. I'm hoping to do more videos like this for Marine Approved in the future, so keep an eye out for them, but in the mean time, I have a few more knife reviews on my own channel (Adventure Ryan) that you might be interested in.
I have owned over 30 knives during last 15 years. I ended up looking for the perfect bushcraft knife and just purchasing knives for fun. When I started to make things like pump drills, bows, arrows, containers and similar things I kept returning to 3 knives. One of them is mora companion. There really is no genuine need to have an expensive knife unless you want to. Mora or a cheap locking folder, solid bigger knife and small 🪓 is all one needs to get all the jobs done ✅. Throw in big cheap 150-300 grit aluminium oxide 🪨 and finer finishing stone and you are good.
I had an old version of the companion that my grandpa gave to me. I just broke it two days ago when I was batoning it through a plank. It hit a knot and instead of fallowing around the knot like the split was, it decided to bite the bullet and go through. It completely split from the tang. I don’t care much for rat tail tangs because of that problem, but who knows how much use it had before I got it. At least I got a fair bit of use with it.
Nice reviews!! I love the Moras but really love the BPS knifes, I have the HK1S and HK5 and the handles are great (for me) and I wear XL gloves. Great video and thanks for putting it together.
I like that you included three outliers. It helps reinforce what is best Bushcraft blade and how is slight deviation from typical drop point might be beneficial for other purposes.
For almost 2 months, I’ve been debating whether to buy the kansbol, bush craft black, or companion HD. This information made it clear that I need to add the Companion Heavy Duty to my kit!
Thank you for the excellent video. Clear and unambiguous. Am looking for the best compromise (utility vs cost), and I just bet on the Condor Terrasaur you featured, except I found one in ORANGE, so it's harder for me to lose in the outback or in the dark, etcetera. Please keep up the fine work!
Really glad I found your channel. Our backgrounds are different but I feel the same as you on most of your opinions and conclusions regarding the various features. Will be subscribing and looking for other of your vids. I am in love with my Companion HDs, and those are my survival kit/backups. I own a Winkler II Operator but my wife has claimed that,. It’s very Mora-like, but it’s Superman and the HDs are Clark Kent’s. : )
Thanks, David. I'm hoping to create more videos like this for Marine Approved in the future, so keep an eye out for those. Also, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan).
Thanks for the sub, and I'm glad you liked the video. It's amazing what inexpensive knives like the Mora HD and those from the BPS line can do, isn't it? I'm hoping to create more videos for Marine Approved in the future, but feel free to take a look at my own channel (Adventure Ryan)--it's a mix of knife reviews and wilderness wandering. Thanks again for watching!
I own alot of the blades your reviewing here. Have the same bps knives as well and for the money they're excellent blades. Love my Esse and Cold steel srk though
Thanks for watching, Eli! I have several knives from ESEE as well. I've review a couple of them, and plan on reviewing more, on my own channel (Adventure Ryan), so check that out if you're interested. Hopefully, I'll be doing more videos for Marine Approved in the future too.
No one seems to mention the morakniv eldris. The Eldris is like a modern real world O 33:08 tzi knife. As a system i like the bushcraft black on the belt, the Eldris around my neck with the accessories package.
It probably will! Ha! Some day, I'd like to do a video to showcase just how much these simple Moras can do. Maybe Marine Approved will let me do a video like that for them! You can also check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) if you're interested. Thanks for watching!
That's a great idea, James. This video was done as a project assigned to be by Marine Approved, and I hope to do more videos for them in the future, but I also have my own channel that you might want to check out (Adventure Ryan), or you can take a look at my website (AdventureRyan.com).
Haha! Hey Stuart B! This is kind of a side thing--Marine Approved contacted me and asked me to do this knife review video for them (which I was more than happy to do). Thanks for watching!
Just came a cross your channel, great job im now going to purchase a BPS and a bushlore. I've also been looking at a Mora Garberg or a Mora Black. I'm obviously going through know withdrawal right now and need to make a few purchases lol. You got another new sub keep it up man
Thanks for the sub, neddmoulton1! And I totally understand the unnecessary, but somehow very necessary, need to accumulate knives--ha! I created this video for Marine Approved and hope to do more in the future, but you're welcome to take a look at my own channel (Adventure Ryan) to see more of my videos. They're not all knife reviews--a lot of wilderness wandering--but you might enjoy it. Thanks again for watching!
Thanks for watching! I hope to do more videos like this for Marine Approved in the future, so keep an eye out for those. In the meantime, you're welcome to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) for more knife reviews and some wilderness wandering.
where was this video taken? We have a very old photo of my grandparents near Eagle Summit up near the Yukon and it looks very similar to where you are sitting. Great Review
Nice review. I hope you will do more videos. Easy for me to say, right? I own all the knives you showed and agree with your conclusions based on those choices
Thanks, MutsPub and Tony! I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos like this in the future. In the meantime, you can also check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website (AdventureRyan.com) for more knife reviews and some wilderness wandering. I haven't worked with the Mora 2000 yet, but I might need to get my hands on it. Looks interesting.
Thanks! I used a combination of a Sony Alpha and a GoPro 7 Black. Most of close-ups were done with the Sony. You can find more of my videos on my own channel (Adventure Ryan), if you're interested. I also hope to keep making videos for Marine Approved, so keep an eye out for those as well.
Thanks for subscribing, Jerin! I'm hoping Marine Approved asks me to do more videos like this in the future, in the meantime, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website (AdventureRyan.com) for more knife reviews and some wilderness wandering.
I have lived an outdoor lifestyle basically my entire life. I live on 11 acres in a very rural area of Kentucky. Any one of these knives will suit your purposes. I bought one "super steel knife" and it did not impress me in the cost to performance category. Learn to sharpen well and any decent high carbon steel will do. 1095, 440c, 8cr13mov, aus8 etc etc. No need to spend 100's on a tool. Great review.
Super steel is more to be durable, but it diesnt do anything ekse better but survive abuse lol. I have lot of knifes, 9 dollar Amazon knifes to expensive super steel blades, what do I actually use, a 30 dollar mkra I bought second hand. It's all I need, the rest I have because I like knifes and I do sell some and give some away.
@@beentheredonethat5908I disagree. Toughness is only one factor and many steels can outperform super steels in this way. The reason they are called "super steels" is because often you get the best abilities all around... But some suck in the toughness category. S30V is a good example of a steel that has high edge retention and is actually stainless which is awesome but I would argue that the stuff is about as brittle as glass if you don't sharpen it correctly (I've screwed up a knife that way and rounded the tip a bit).
A cheapo steel that's tougher would be d2 but it's far from "super"
@@zacharysherry2910 When I speak of tougher steel, is because of the tasks in situations under the use I have to accomplish. I didn't expect knife i owned to last for very long, just for it to survive about 4 to 5 months. I've used expensive and cheap knives, many steels, and usually I find the best steels and knifes for my need are on the lower end. If I Snap an expensive or cheap knife around the same amount of time frame , so I go with cheaper normally
@@beentheredonethat5908 I agree with that. I just disagreed that super steels are generally "tougher". I do the same thing.
Used Moras all my life, live a short drive from their production facility, great knives. I bought an srk ( carbon v) over 25 years. The srk is the ONE knife i would grab, Great steel, strong, and good in cold weather, no shock when hackig with it. 👍 From Sweden
Thank you for making the differentiation between bush craft and survival. I’m an army vet, sere school graduate. So many videos mix the two and in survival, you’re saving calories! So many RUclips videos show people practically building a log cabin to survive. Chopping, cutting, sawing…
Cause of death… starvation
Well said!!!
Yes.
Priorities in survival, food, clean water, protection from the elements, and all with as little energy expenditure as possible.
Personally, i think no bush knife should ever cost more than $50. Anybody that spends any serious time in the bush knows knives break, they fall into lakes, rivers and streams, they get lost. Find a good knife that works well without breaking the bank. Moira knives are excellent. I wish they made more that are full tang.
I agree. There are some benefits of spending more than $50, but too often, people think that unless they spend hundreds, they won't have a capable tool to support them in the wilderness--that simply isn't true. Thanks for watching! I have more videos over on my own channel (Adventure Ryan) if you're interested, but I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos here in the future as well.
My Mora companion is going on 8 years old now, a great patina going on with the flats of it. Only minor issue is the sheath isn't as secure after so long, but short of doing handstands I think it's fine.
@@mikafoxx2717 mine looks awful. 4 year old companion, it had a patina that was half sanded off, a new patina, I cold blued it (bad idea, disgusting and smells awful) and removed that or most of it, it has a new patina, it's been sharpened so much its a bit shorter than it used to be, and it's been sharpened with a sander even so its got scratches all over it. Looks like it's been through a war but I love that stupid knife.
Mora makes full Tang knives but they also cost more.
Mora Knives are already tough as they are and can't be really damaged with normal use.
The garberg is all you need. Not much more than 50.
Excellent review of budget bushcraft knives. I appreciate your thorough and thoughtful approach to laying out the advantages and disadvantages of each knife. I own and use every knife you reviewed except for the BPS knives and I agree with pretty much everything you said about their strengths and weaknesses. Out of that group my personal favorite is the Mora Bushcraft Black. I own two - one to beat the crap out of, and the other to keep in pristine condition. I have abused the one in every way imaginable and it’s still in excellent working condition. The only thing that hasn’t held up is the sheath but I replaced it with a Hide and Drink leather sheath and wet formed it to the knife and it’s a perfect fit.
Thanks, Martin! Yes, the Mora Bushcraft Black was one of my favorites from this list as well. It's a very solid performer. I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos in the future, in the meantime, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website, AdventureRyan.com. There are more knife reviews there and also some wilderness wandering. Thanks again for watching!
Like a lot of people I have bought many knives over the years. If I go out camping I usually take the companion or HD. I really like the light weight of them. Your presentation was excellent. An honest evaluation of the high and low points of each. Best I've seen.
Thanks Bill! I created this video for Marine Arpproved at their request and I hope to do more videos like this in the future. You can find more of my videos on my own channel though (Adventure Ryan) or can check out my website, AdventureRyan.com. Thanks again for watching and for the kind words!
That was on of the best reviews on knives ever watched. Great work man. Its important to review reliable and budget friendly equipement. Loved your video! I would like more videos like this for saws and axes!
I'll vouch for the BPS HK1S. I got one out of pure curiosity and it's very quickly become my go to knife when I take off for a few days in the bush. The quality, fit and finish is top notch.
That's one that surprised me as well. Thanks for watching!
Curious with the belly on the blade is easy to sharpen as far as getting a uniform bevel?
@@rwboutdoors8867 it's very easy to sharpen. Just take your time on it and you'll be fine.
i ordered one & quickly liked it,, so i ordered another one 👍👍
It's easy to choose the best between those. It's the Bushcraft Black!! Actually any Mora, but the Bushcraft series, are designed for that specific use, which makes them the easy choice!
Thank you for the reviews. The attention to details, like the subtle shaping of the handle on the Fin Hawk actually being useful and *actually showing the sheaths* for the knives, closeup 360s. Little details like the snap on the SRK's sheath keeping the carry package neat and tidy so as to be less likely to snag on stuff, it's been rare in my experience to find knife reviews that consider such things. Very cool! It's really the whole package that determines if you'll actually wind up carrying the tool. No matter how good the knife, if the sheath doesn't work for you it's just going to wind up collecting dust in a drawer somewhere. And thanks for realistic testing and *not* cutting a piece of paracord (i can sharpen a table knife so that it will do that, doesn't tell me anything of any use) and *not* shooting any of 'em with a 9mm like i've seen elsewhere. Ya, and not to rule out the little knives, they're light weight, easy to carry and most of the stuff done with knives doesn't really take anything more than a 2 or 3 inch blade. Condor, iduhknowe, they've got some great designs but they seem to run the heat treat at a very low hardness, i've run into issues with them just not holding an edge at all. Pity but it seems show is much more important than go with that company. Your experience may differ.
There's one knife i'd like to add to your list based on my own experience with it, may seem waaaay 'off the wall' for bushcraft, but the Cold Steel Kobun actually works well. You've got a 5" blade in a pretty tough stainless, has a straight 90º spine, thin, only 1/8" thick (just a little over 3 mil), with a hollow grind, a great slicer, full tang. The blade pattern makes for a very strong tip. You get a lot of capability there in a very light weight, very svelte package and they even look pretty classy up close. You can still find 'em for $35. There was another guy from Alaska did a RUclips review of it, using it for bushcraft sorts of stuff, knife did really well, but can't find the video now. Mine's also seen a lot of kitchen duty, they're fun to use.
Slipping a piece of street bike inner tube over the handle will improve the grip on just about any knife.
i may have to pick me up a Mora Black Bushcraft.
Thank you, Scribebat! I would not have thought of the Cold Steel Kobun--I might have to test that one out. I'm hoping to do more reviews for Marine Approved in the future, but you can also find more of my videos on my own channel (Adventure Ryan), or check out my website (AdventureRyan.com). Thanks for watching!
I guess I'm a little late finding this channel, but your style and level-headedness I really appreciate. Thanks Ryan!
It is funny about the Cold Steel SRK I have 2 of them the one you have on the video and the San Mai version. In every video about knives weather, it is a bush crafting knife, or a survival knife the SRK always is one of the knives on the list. My opinion is that it really is a great all-around knife. It slices well stabs well batons well and feather sticks well. The handle will not slip even when wet but in extended use without a glove it can irritate the skin not from hot spots but just because there is so much grip. All in all, one of my favorites as far as a survival/bush craft knife goes.
I stumbled into your channel and was impressed with your plain English explanation of each of the knives. You have an easy to understand way of talking and you don't embellish things beyond what is necessary to get your point across. That's a plus. So many people try to impress the audience with their imaginative behavior and antics and it gets annoying. I own several Mora knives and like them very much. High end knives are out of my price range so I appreciate the value of a simple knife. I like the looks of the SRK so I think that will be my next knife to fill in the gap of a larger knife.
Hi, I’ve just started collecting bushcraft knives. I’ve loved knives since I was a kid, and now I’ve gotten back into it and ordered a few. I was really excited to see that several of them are featured in your video! 😊
I bought all kinds of budget bushcraft knives in my search for the right one. I settled with. a $10 mora. You can't beat the scandi grind. Their knives are cheap, sharp, and extremely reliable.
I watch a lot of knife review videos and this is one of the best reviews I’ve seen. Doesn’t come across as bias at all. Not trying to push one knife over another and dosent seem like a sales video. Just the facts and opinion on each knife individually. Very direct and forward and great descriptiveness. Most definitely subscribing to the channel.
I have batoned through logs of pearwood about as long as the blade with my companion hd, and it has handled it like a champ.
Enjoyed your no nonsense knife review. Good examples and beautiful back ground. You have a new subscriber.
Thank you, 450Xit! Glad to have you along!
Great reviewer, great scenery.....nothing more beautiful than Truth and Freedom !!!
The Condor Bush-lore appeals to me most. It has a nice ascetic. It seems to have all the right ergonomic proportions for ease of handling.
I have one. I love it. Others may have finer finish, but i feel comfortable and confident with it. I don’t want a showpiece. I want a reliable tool.
Great review. I really like the aesthetics of the filming. Not using music and letting the sound of the Brook be your background was very pleasant.
Thanks, Mark! And it was an easy decision not to use music for this video--that little stream was a pleasure to sit with. I'm hoping to do more videos like this for Marine Approved, but feel free to check out my own channel as well (Adventure Ryan) or my website at AdventureRyan.com. Thanks again for watching!
This is the first video I’ve seen from you and I must say I’m impressed with the quality and delivery of the information. Really appreciate the efforts. But dang that scenery makes it hard to focus on what you’re saying. Such a beautiful area you’re in basically in all of the shots. I’ve been to Alaska twice for work. Both times I couldn’t stray far from Anchorage but I couldn’t believe the beauty and vastness. Great job. BIG thanks!
My Faulkniven f1 has finally started to fail after 15 years of heavy use. I may put a new handle on it, but that’s how I came to find you.
God bless.
I love my Mora's but I cant pretend I haven't had some problems. Over time the friction system used for my companion has failed and the knife falls out of the sheath easily. Also the tip bends easily when cutting fillets. I have experienced this with the Mora 1, 2, Frosts 760 and companion.
My go to was the Condor bushlore because it was an affordable copy of Ray Mears' Woodlore. But now I carry a Terava Jaakaripuukko. It hit all the wants of a knife and it's edge retention is bomb proof.
Bps are hands down the best blade for the price.. I have 14 of them and they are all amazing
Wow! 14 of them? I’d be interested in a few other models from BPS Knives because they do have a lot to offer-especially for the price! I’d also like to see how they hold up for more long term, extended use.
One of the most underrated channels on bushcraft, camping, knives, etc. You deserve mu h more following!
Glad I stumbled upon your channel. Always appreciate fair, objective and unbiased reviews on any type of product. Especially when the price is right like most people are looking for. Definitely liking the Bushlore especially being a fan of anything wood in general. Thank you! 🗡️🔪
Thanks, Jim! I really enjoy the Bushlore as well. Sometimes I steer away from wood handle because they're not as invisible as other materials, but in all reality, they hold up very well and feel great in hand. I have more videos over on my own channel (Adventure Ryan) if your interested. I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos for them here as well.
Yeah u cant rlly trust some ppl on yt. Especially the ones who got the knofe from a manufacturer, seller, or sponsor
They all look good for the smaller bushcraft tasks but can never can go wrong with the moras.
I agree. For most tasks, nothing more than a Mora is needed.
All capable for sure, but the best value in the bunch…are the Morakniv’s Companion and Companion HD hands down. Morakniv’s are able to do everything the rest can do…for much less in price point.
I agree. In my experience a Mora HD paired with a Fiskars hatchet can't be appreciably outworked. The handle on the bushcraft black looks pretty awesome if you're putting alot of concurrent hours on her. I've found in doing my carpentry/construction work, increasing the grip to the greatest degree possible greatly reduces carpal tunnel/tendinitis type afflictions as the hours & years rack up.
Good points made here, Hawk and Adam. I'll add to what Adam mentioned with the Bushcraft Black from Mora--while it does cost a little more, I was very impressed with how that handle performed when wet. If you're going to be doing a lot of work in wet environments, that one definitely had some benefits. On the other hand, the more simple design of the handle on the Companion models yields better to more versatile use, I think.
I have a few BPS knives and they are great for the money. The sheaths alone are nearly worth the price. Great beater knives if you’re looking for something cheap with a leather sheath.
I agree. Your really get a lot for your money with these knives from BPS.
After watching this I plan on acquiring one or two!👍
Damn etf theyre stupid cheap. Imma have to order one soon
One of the better knife reviews on You Tube.
very informative video - thanks !
i think the Mora Companion blade is 2.5mm thick. you find the 2mm blades on the 511 and 546 models
What a great review!! I have to say that out of every review I’ve ever watched…yours was the best. Detailed, knowledgeable, practical and above all, you explained what you did, how you did it, why you did it and what the knife actually did and it’s strengths and weaknesses…well done. You got a new subscriber…
I just found your channel. I really appreciate your approach and knowledge-based humility. Please teach us more!
Thanks, Brad! I enjoy creating these videos, and I was grateful to Marine Approved for letting me do so. I hope to make more for them in the future. In the meantime, feel free to check out my own channel: Adventure Ryan.
Appreciate the vid. Your intro encouraging users to think about their own needs & environment is spot on. As for the Mora knives - it's no mistake that users love them. IMHO they are the best value bushcraft/camp knives out there. They are reliable, light & they have a great range to cater for a wide range of users. Their price also means 1) you don't cry if you lose one & 2) you can buy multiple versions to cover your needs without breaking the bank. I never go camping without a Mora either on my belt or in my pack.
Thanks, David! Yeah, it's really hard to beat a Mora. I like how light they are too! That's not something a lot of people think about, but when you're using and carrying a knife a lot (or over long distances) you start to really appreciate how lightweight and nimble the Moras are.
I'm hoping to do more videos for Marine Approved, but I only do them on assignment. In the meantime, you can find more of my videos over on my channel (Adventure Ryan).
For Bushcraft blades,, the Martiini Condor Timberjack should DEFINITELY be on this list imo.
Absolutely! Martinni seems to be left out of a lot of these. Probably be ause tgeybare better then all of them out of the factory. Mora and Martinni run neck and neck imo.
Any Condor cutlery is fantastic quality and a good choice
@@rentedmule1287 It's actually called the "Condor Timberjack" made by Martiini, a Finnish company
6:50 Good point on the space around the blade in the sheath. Making it less prone to rust.
Wow, a much more knowledgeable review than anything else I've seen. I learned a lot. I'm hoping you are up for doing additional content.
Thanks, Emily! This is Ryan, I created this video for Marine Approved, and I'm hoping to be able to do more videos for them in the future. Keep an eye on out, but also feel free to check out my channel: Adventure Ryan. You can also take a peek at my website for a better idea of what I do (AdventureRyan.com). Thanks again for watching!
Love my BPS knife. I switch between that and my Morakniv Garberg. I've been leaning more towards my BPS over the Garberg lately.
Just out of curiosity (and because I love the details), is there anything specific that has you leaning more toward the BPS than the Garberg?
@@marineapproved6460 I think it's the carving that's a bit easier. Batoning is pretty good with them, but the Garberg excels at batoning. Other than the Essee, I have all those same blades.
I'm also a Dan of the Finn Bear by Cold Steel. It's a bit smaller, but I have medium sized hands. And the blade is nice and slicy. I actually own 2 of them. One has been sharpened pretty far down from usage, and the other is what I keep in my van's go bag (along with my Bushcraft Black).
I have the majority of knives you reviewed , you’re spot on with them.
Thanks Mike! Not a bad group of knives, are they? Feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) for more knife reviews and some wilderness wandering. I'm hoping to be able to make more videos for Marine Approved in the future as well.
Okay, I've had my BPS BS1FTS knife for about two weeks now, and its not a bad little knife, except. First time I used it to cut a chicken leg off of a chicken thigh, the edge rolled. Not a huge problem, I have a Ken Onion Work Sharp. I think it was just over sharpened. Second, sheath was a bit tight, so I treated it with Boiled Linseed Oil, now the knife fits perfect. Lastly, I took the handle scales off yesterday, the 14th, you will need a metric Allan wrench. And I found Rust under the handle scales. I took a sanding sponge, and cleaned that up. So if you have any of the BPS knives, please, take the handle scales off, and check for rust.
I think this is the best backdrop of any video I've ever seen on youtube
Really liked your practical reasoning and that may have been the first algae handle grippiness test on YT!!!!! There's lots of good choices out there these days for every preference, Hultafors, Marttiiinis, Mora Kansbol, as you demonstrated you can get a good bit of steel these days without breaking the bank.
Thanks! And yes, I'm not sure many people use algea to test handle grippiness--ha! But that stuff was crazy slimy! Until Marine Approved asks me to create another video for them, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website (AdventureRyan.com).
Terava Jakaari pukko is missing from the list. It is widely known as the garberg beater and justifiably so.
Well produced content. Concise, but informative. I liked and subscribed. Looking forward to more.
Thanks! I hope to be doing more videos like this in the future for Marine Approved, so keep an eye out for new videos. Also feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan), or my website AdventureRyan.com.
Where are you, Hathers Pass? I spent the 1970s in Alaska and carried 3 knives a flat grind for game processing, a bowie for wood processing, and a pocket for backup. Thanks for a review that brought back fond memories from when I was a young man. I now live in Arizona; a bit opposite of you.
Thanks, Starling Black. And yes, Hatcher Pass is where I did the talking portion of this video--you must know it well. And how crazy that we're both moving between AZ and AK! Also, while I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos like this for them, I also have my own channel that you're free to check out (Adventure Ryan) and also a website (AdventureRyan.com). You'll find a bit of Alaska and Arizona there--ha!
I really enjoyed your straight forward no nonsense evaluation.
I appreciate that, Sam Thai! I plan on doing more videos like these if Marine Approved asks me to, but in the mean time, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website: AdventureRyan.com.
That's great Ryan. I'll stop by.
Great video!!
The Mora Kansbol is my choice as an allrounder that is well under 50 bucks.
Best background music ever! Great, no nonsense review.
Thanks Gojira61! I'm hoping to make more videos like this in the future for Marine Approved. Feel free to check out my own channel as well (Adventure Ryan)--I have some more knife reviews on there as well as some wilderness wandering. You can head over to AdventureRyan.com as well if you're interested.
I am very much now eying the Condor Terra and The BPS knives! Thank you!
I started my bushcraft knife journey with the Mora 511, then the Mora Companion HD, the Gerber Principle, and now the Joker Ember. The Ember is a great knife, but when I need comfort I return to the HD.
Great video and very glad you included BPS Knives who get overlooked far too often. Great reviews!
Great video. I own an SRK and I like it fine. I'm not a "Bushcrafter" but I do spend a lot of time in the woods and the SRK for me fits the bill.
Excellent review from firsthand experience. So much more information than other reviews I've watched on RUclips. Thank you for the comparison between so many different knives, it helps me to decide what each knife offers for my personal needs. That is not something often seen with other reviews.
Jeo tec #39 or My Gerber Strongarm or Cold Steel Srk, Mora bushcraft and a descent hatchet my go to and hard to beat for any and all situations. Very good choices you have there. Its just about finding what you like.
I agree, Tymccutchen. While there are certain design features that yield themselves well to bushcraft tasks, finding what you, personally, like to use goes a long ways. Keep an eye on Marine Approved for more videos, but check out my personal channel too if you'd like (Adventure Ryan). Thanks for watching!
Awesome thorough reviews! Love that you talk about grip comfort for different sized hands, and the distinction between living v surviving temporarily outside.
Really nice video and it was told very pleasantly. I have every one of the knives featured, with the exception of the Esee, as I've just had bad experiences with them. The Terävä Jäkäripuukko would certainly be worth mentioning.
All things considered, that's the best outdoor knife in the world.
With that knife and the skills to maintain its edge, you're all set
Nice vídeo. I like the option of being able to skip directly to the knife I want to see.
Super reviews....sincere and detailed. I recently bought a Hultafors OK4 which are really cheap and feel good in the hand. You have no idea how similar your Alaskan backdrop looks like sections of the Isle Of Skye in Scotland......really enjoyed the detail you went into and the range of knives in this review...brilliant, thank you.
The hk1s is a copy of the benchmade saddle mountain skinner.. I love it
I think you would really like mora 2000. Great for food preparation and carving.
Dang it, man! I've had the SRK in my Amazon wish list for a couple of months, but after seeing your review I went straight there and bought it. You cost me money!! 😉
Awesome video. Subbed.
really nice video. you got that subscription.
Thank you for taking so much time into this. Very thorough video
You sold me on the BPSFTS. I like a slicey knife. I already own some of the other knives, and a few good choices left out of this list. Looking forward to the little knife's arrival. Thank you for this presentation.
Good video for knive/tool lovers.
The azula i use to eat, and a good backupp.
A coldsteal finnbear lookalike in 1095 carbon i made myself. I gave it a 90 decrees spine and a simpel kydex sheeth.
I can recommand everyone who's handy to try and make one if you love & use knives.
Love my coldsteal srk forever! I take it every trip everywere always.
I did notice a small thin blade like the small moras cut very easy an comfy, perfect for carving.
So i take one along.
All my blades i use coldbleuing on and are black, even the stainless ones.
Just some oil and sharpening after use is a nice relaxing job after dinner at the fire.
Greetings from holland
Great video. Your definition seems accurate. I chose the Mora Bushcraft for the thickness & length. I couldn't afford to buy 3 or 4 different knives. I needed one that could do it all AND was easy to maintain the edge. I've got little experience with knife sharpening so I needed an edge that can be maintained with a leather strop. I've got a small collection, now. I added the CRKT SPEW, Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake designed by Navy Vet Mike Emler, and a Kershaw Hotwire. All starter budget knives good for carving walking staffs.
Im not a big fan of crkt or kershaw. I feel like the scandanavian knives are better for the money. Also, ganzo folders a good for the price. How is the kershaw and crkt holding up? Have you had to sharpen them yet?
@@slyfox4564 I understand why Kershaw & CRKT aren't first choices for outdoor knives or bushcraft. They tend to be overpriced for the materials, too.
I was looking at knives at Walmart and saw the SPEW & thought it looked like an Xacto knife on steroids. I am always carving detailed tribal designs in walking staffs & Xacto blades break easily. I thought the SPEW would be a good alternative.
It's absolutely fantastic for detailed carving, cutting zip ties (cuz the tip can get all up in there), and other tasks that need a pointy tip. It's basically a larger woodcarving knife. Though the handle is too small for extended periods of cutting. It's only 5cr steel but it's holding up well after 3 years of hard use living off grid in a bushcraft shelter. Whistleblower investigators are very unpopular with both major parties. Especially the Navy Brat daughter of the Navy Special Forces instructor & code breaker/cryptologist for the Kennedys & Bob McNamara lead investigator on the Kennedy assassinations. 😂 I have video of 2 of Barry Goldwaters evil spawn kids threatening me. Virginia G Goldwater-Piper is a billionaire in AZ. Her brother threatened me, too.
Anyway....
I'm keeping my knives oiled with mineral oil & stropping them regularly after use. Sometimes I will use them all day & a strop isn't enough. I got automotive sandpaper at 400, 1000 & 3000 grit. It's designed for tool steel. Very inexpensive at $10 for all three. It's like using diamond compound on your strop.only much less expensive & you don't ruin a leather strop or have to clean it.
The automotive sandpaper can get you a mirror edge with 10-20 swipes on each side. I am not having to 'sharpen' my knives, really. I am keeping them hair-popping sharp. I have an older video on my channel. I rehab wild raccoons on site so there's lots if videos of them. I'm thinking I made the video of my honing & stropping system in the summer. It will be in the title.
@@slyfox4564 I'm about to buy my first Ganzo. The wharnie. I hear only good things about the brand.
Very badass collection...
I love BPS blades( i use the Savage) and i love the Cold steel Finn Hawk( and Finn Wolf ).
Subscribed.✔
Thanks for the sub! I'm going to need to get my hands on that BPS savage--looks like a great knife! I create these videos for Marine Approved at their request, and I hope to do more soon, but feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan).
@@marineapproved6460 just subbed to YOUR channel.
Good video and good collection. I had never heard of the BPS brand, but I looked them up on amazon and they seem like a decent choice.
Yeah, this was my first time using BPS knives. They're pretty simple, but they get the job done at a low cost, and I definitely appreciate that. I'm hoping to do more videos like this for Marine Approved in the future, so keep an eye out for them, but in the mean time, I have a few more knife reviews on my own channel (Adventure Ryan) that you might be interested in.
I have owned over 30 knives during last 15 years. I ended up looking for the perfect bushcraft knife and just purchasing knives for fun. When I started to make things like pump drills, bows, arrows, containers and similar things I kept returning to 3 knives. One of them is mora companion. There really is no genuine need to have an expensive knife unless you want to.
Mora or a cheap locking folder, solid bigger knife and small 🪓 is all one needs to get all the jobs done ✅. Throw in big cheap 150-300 grit aluminium oxide 🪨 and finer finishing stone and you are good.
I had an old version of the companion that my grandpa gave to me. I just broke it two days ago when I was batoning it through a plank. It hit a knot and instead of fallowing around the knot like the split was, it decided to bite the bullet and go through. It completely split from the tang. I don’t care much for rat tail tangs because of that problem, but who knows how much use it had before I got it. At least I got a fair bit of use with it.
Nice reviews!! I love the Moras but really love the BPS knifes, I have the HK1S and HK5 and the handles are great (for me) and I wear XL gloves. Great video and thanks for putting it together.
bps knives 🤮
Wish you had spoke about your sharpening system out in the bush.
Which area of Alaska is this? I'm from Germany and want to go on like an outdoor/hiking vacation in a place just like this.
Great presentation. Explanations and examples of each knife was very helpful
Thanks, William! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I’m hoping to have some more videos like this coming soon.
I like that you included three outliers. It helps reinforce what is best Bushcraft blade and how is slight deviation from typical drop point might be beneficial for other purposes.
Thanks for the extensive review!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
my opinion a strong sturdy 4 to 6 inch knife will do the job for any situation
For almost 2 months, I’ve been debating whether to buy the kansbol, bush craft black, or companion HD.
This information made it clear that I need to add the Companion Heavy Duty to my kit!
BPS are better
Thank you for the excellent video. Clear and unambiguous. Am looking for the best compromise (utility vs cost), and I just bet on the Condor Terrasaur you featured, except I found one in ORANGE, so it's harder for me to lose in the outback or in the dark, etcetera. Please keep up the fine work!
I personally like the older Mora 2000 model, it seems to be the most versatile in my experience...
Really glad I found your channel. Our backgrounds are different but I feel the same as you on most of your opinions and conclusions regarding the various features. Will be subscribing and looking for other of your vids. I am in love with my Companion HDs, and those are my survival kit/backups. I own a Winkler II Operator but my wife has claimed that,. It’s very Mora-like, but it’s Superman and the HDs are Clark Kent’s. : )
Thanks, David. I'm hoping to create more videos like this for Marine Approved in the future, so keep an eye out for those. Also, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan).
This guy hit the nail right on the head
The backdrop is insane 😮
Nice video and I subscribed .as a side note I own the mora HD and both the BPS .the small one is excellent for what I do here In Eastern NC 🦉
Thanks for the sub, and I'm glad you liked the video. It's amazing what inexpensive knives like the Mora HD and those from the BPS line can do, isn't it? I'm hoping to create more videos for Marine Approved in the future, but feel free to take a look at my own channel (Adventure Ryan)--it's a mix of knife reviews and wilderness wandering. Thanks again for watching!
@@marineapproved6460 thanks 🦉
BPS bushlore is fantastic!
Great factory
Great video. it takes a ton of effort to make these. Props man.
I own alot of the blades your reviewing here. Have the same bps knives as well and for the money they're excellent blades. Love my Esse and Cold steel srk though
Thanks for watching, Eli! I have several knives from ESEE as well. I've review a couple of them, and plan on reviewing more, on my own channel (Adventure Ryan), so check that out if you're interested. Hopefully, I'll be doing more videos for Marine Approved in the future too.
No one seems to mention the morakniv eldris. The Eldris is like a modern real world O 33:08
tzi knife. As a system i like the bushcraft black on the belt, the Eldris around my neck with the accessories package.
Found my mora companion HD years ago been using it ever since, it'll probably out last me.
It probably will! Ha! Some day, I'd like to do a video to showcase just how much these simple Moras can do. Maybe Marine Approved will let me do a video like that for them! You can also check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) if you're interested. Thanks for watching!
Love my Mora Companion HD and for something a tad larger I like my SRK or my largest Western fixed blade hunting knife with it's 5.5" blade.
Mora knives are awesome, the only partial tang knifes I'd use for anything other than cutting veg!
Could you do a video on your experiences and equipment for Arizona?
That's a great idea, James. This video was done as a project assigned to be by Marine Approved, and I hope to do more videos for them in the future, but I also have my own channel that you might want to check out (Adventure Ryan), or you can take a look at my website (AdventureRyan.com).
Just found your new site, I hadn't realized you were moonlighting, subbed
Haha! Hey Stuart B! This is kind of a side thing--Marine Approved contacted me and asked me to do this knife review video for them (which I was more than happy to do). Thanks for watching!
@@marineapproved6460 it was a cool review, nice to see you getting out and about
Just came a cross your channel, great job im now going to purchase a BPS and a bushlore. I've also been looking at a Mora Garberg or a Mora Black. I'm obviously going through know withdrawal right now and need to make a few purchases lol.
You got another new sub keep it up man
Thanks for the sub, neddmoulton1! And I totally understand the unnecessary, but somehow very necessary, need to accumulate knives--ha! I created this video for Marine Approved and hope to do more in the future, but you're welcome to take a look at my own channel (Adventure Ryan) to see more of my videos. They're not all knife reviews--a lot of wilderness wandering--but you might enjoy it. Thanks again for watching!
Just what I was looking for. Great video. Subscribed
Outstanding video. Thank you for all of the great information and insights.
Thanks for watching! I hope to do more videos like this for Marine Approved in the future, so keep an eye out for those. In the meantime, you're welcome to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) for more knife reviews and some wilderness wandering.
where was this video taken? We have a very old photo of my grandparents near Eagle Summit up near the Yukon and it looks very similar to where you are sitting. Great Review
Nice review. I hope you will do more videos. Easy for me to say, right?
I own all the knives you showed and agree with your conclusions based on those choices
Ditto on the 2000 and more videos!
Thanks, MutsPub and Tony! I'm hoping that Marine Approved asks me to do more videos like this in the future. In the meantime, you can also check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website (AdventureRyan.com) for more knife reviews and some wilderness wandering. I haven't worked with the Mora 2000 yet, but I might need to get my hands on it. Looks interesting.
Nice video. Would you like to tell me what camera you used for recording ? The quality is amazing. Thanks
Thanks! I used a combination of a Sony Alpha and a GoPro 7 Black. Most of close-ups were done with the Sony. You can find more of my videos on my own channel (Adventure Ryan), if you're interested. I also hope to keep making videos for Marine Approved, so keep an eye out for those as well.
Glad I found your vid and channel- had to subscribe!! Well done! Keep it up!
Thanks for subscribing, Jerin! I'm hoping Marine Approved asks me to do more videos like this in the future, in the meantime, feel free to check out my own channel (Adventure Ryan) or my website (AdventureRyan.com) for more knife reviews and some wilderness wandering.