@ intro: Does your skin feel dry and cracked? Then don't play survival, but live with nature for a change. Leave off all the creams for your face and hands, air the house thoroughly three times a day for 5 min and cycle at least 10-12 miles every day, regardless of whether it's raining or snowing. The only exception is if there is so much snow that riding is really no longer possible, then jog half the distance! Plus a change in diet. Avoid highly processed foods. Instead, buy fresh fruit, vegetables and meat and cook for yourself. Cut out glutamate, sugar and salt completely and your body will reward you with unprecedented vitality after the detox! You can bet that within a year your skin will be juicy as a baby's bottom and will never crack or feel dry in the cold again!
I'm Filipino and I own several traditional Filipino blades, one of them is the Ginunting. It's really one hell of a blade and is perfect for bushwhacking and for the occasional home defense situation.
TFW is great. They have the widest selection of Filipino blades but at a price that won't make you cringe. I know its not exactly a Filipino origin blade but the TFW Kris designs are really great. I plan on buying one at some point.
@@MelissaBackwoods Hey, no worries about the pronunciation. Hey Melissa, if I can pique your interest in blades like these, please try looking at the Barong blade. It's a famous blade in my country and most people that own one, swear by its cutting power and practicality for bushcraft. I own one and I can vouch for it! Thanks for making great content as always, stay awesome!
Sword and machete tip, you don’t want a lanyard so much as a cord to wrap around your hand because you don’t want a blade that big flailing around if knocked or shocked out of your hand so having an ability to drop or retain it as you like is nice. Also, for fine carving put the handle in your armpit, edge up and you can use the tip in a really steady way for fine work since the blade is braced at both ends.
@MelissaBackwoods Absolutely. I mean honestly, the beauty of Filipino Martial Arts is what ever you do with an impact weapon can be done with a blade or empty hand. Minor tweaking of course.
Move to the Southeast. It's warm and humid almost all year round. No more dry skin or red eyes, but you do have to use hair conditioner regularly or hair gets frizzy from the humidity.
@JohnSmith-sb2fp I feel you about the hair kinking up! I have wavy/curly brown hair that goes bonkers in humidity. I keep it longish here at home in Colorado. But when I go somewhere humid...shaved to ground level or very short. It's just hair! It grows back.😁 Don't think that's much condolence to Mel with her seriously long beautiful hair.😋
Ditto. Specifically, NC. I've lived all over the country. Love Raleigh the best. With that said, Merry Christmas!!!! PS: my granddaughter, granddaughters are the BEST, loves swords. She is 7
My Condor Hudson Bay is a chopping beast($48 years ago) and came with an expensive leather sheath and could be used for kitchen duties as well(shaped like a butcher knife)...
ONE OF YOUR BEST VIDEOS EVER ACTION PACKED, INFORMATIVE, COMEDIC,PRESENTED WELL AND JUST THE RIGHT LENGTH AS TO KEEP THE VIEWERS CAPTIVATED OF YOUR CONTENT BUT NOT OVERDONE TO LOOSE INTEREST. I RESPECT AND APPRECIATE YOUR WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE. AS THE WORLD IS DRAMATICALLY CHANGING SO FAST I'M MORE FOCUSED ON SURVIVAL ITEMES, YOUR A EXCELLENT GO TO TO SUMMARIZE THIS NICHE. KEEP GOING LIKE THIS, YOUR KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARK!
My experience is 1075 is more suited for thicker tools, meeting harder use, as axes, and 1095 for thinner blades, as knifes. Yet handling batoning well. And the 1075 and 1095 are both so soft one can field sharpen them on any stone found in a creek. As you said, just keep em dry! :)
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Longform take me endless hours to make an edit, I need a videographer. It was so nice having my partner help me film this one. 😀
Cool modern rendition of the ginunting! I’m a kali practitioner and I own several of the ginuntings issued to the Force Recon Marines. The main difference being they use spring steel and they’re all hidden tang. They’re fun to swing around.
I just got myself a small Böker knife the other day, but with our weird knife laws in Germany, I wouldn't even want to think about what would happen, if someone found you with that sword walking around 😀 That is a fierce looking beauty.
1095 High Carbon steel yep sharpens like a razor but will rust. 1095 in my opinion 1 of the very best steels for forging and building knives. Happy polishing
Shoutout to Condor knives- I love the Kephart full size and the Hudson's Bay knife. Nice to see new specialty field/bushcraft blades. Micarta is the most reliable grip material for cold wet or greasy hands.
6:10 You will find it more convenient if you sheath big daggers or small swords like Gallantry horizontally on the back of your waist. Also serves for quick draws.
You had me at, "Lost in the chop". lol. I can definitely relate aka Tunnel vision/ overly focused on an activity. On a more serious note, Ty Vm for the demo's and critique's on the blades presented.
Gotta be honest. Knifes were just knifes for me before I discovered this channel. I do realise now, that I actually love knifes and probably would buy some too. I like flipping knifes but they are absolutely forbidden in Switzerland😢
I've been in love with my Tops Alaska Harpoon for years and I'm on my 5th one? Sometimes I get drunk and give them away making sure another is on the way before I do so. Will order the Gallantry before spring. THREE HOURS LATER, so funny !! Merry Christmas !!
The great William E. Fairbairn, WW2 Combatives instructor, in his post-war career developed a long-blade combat knife he called "The Cobra" which was essentially a ginunting pattern though more extreme on the inverse curve and a little bit shorter than your long blade.
great review! the spirit seems to me more versatile. It could be sharpened like a slicer to deal with dry meat or carve wedges for buttoning. Thank you for share!
Thank you for introducing me to these. I really enjoy seeing Filipino blades. Next time you see Frank, see how he fares when slashed with the last three inches of that aggressive tip!
I just found your channel. I have never seen a girl with any kind of knife knowledge, outside of a kitchen, and even then not much. I enjoyed this video, and look forward to seeing what else you can cut!
Hello Melissa, the Spirit and the Courage are brilliant bushcraft knives. I would also favor your favorite, the TOPS Knives B.O.B. Fieldcraft. The Gallantry is quite something. A powerful tool in nature. Requires full concentration at work. Many thanks for the interesting video! It was fun to follow you! Best regards Holger
That's a pretty cool video I've been recently getting into knives more because I work in the food industry and I have to cut packages open and stuff like that so just getting into the knife game
Worth a try attaching lanyard to the _upper_ side of handle (or closest to handle part of steel). For machetes works like marvel. As for machetes - I'll never return back to normal lanyard attaching place :)
Melissa, Happy Holidays. Thank you for the outdoor demonstrations along with detailed personal input. It's more convincing when you can actually see the knives being used. It is always a pleasure listening and watching you in action. I've definitely looked at knives from a whole different mindset. I'll definitely continue with my support. Terra Azul Tech.
Absolutely love watching your videos. Your personality and passion comes through every time. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you and wishing you much happiness and love this holiday season.
Those are all really nice knives./Blades! But I agree with you switching to a MORA. You should have a variation of blade types. For different purposes! There is just not, a perfect knife. Great video!
Very good try the kukuri as used by gurgas of napaul, its an axe and knife, does many tasks. Rhen the katana as used by the samuraui of japan, or the wakisashi thats a buf smaller.
I have a Tactical Wakizashi, with a 18 inch blade from 1060 HC steel. And it is a very nice slicer ;) I only have about 70 knives, plus hatches, tomahawks, and axes. And now 8 swords. I'm only missing a good sword.
Good video. Also, off topic, you're reminding me of the goofy version of Xena when she was cursed with madness. I mean this with full respect; goofy crazy Xena is an absolute badass. Cheers 🍷
Hey Melissa 👊🏼 Greetings from the UK! Condors are cool, I have a Bushlore, which I really enjoy using 👌🏼 Thank you for such an enjoyable video, ATB Gus 👍🏻 🇺🇸 🤝🏻 🇬🇧
Get get the Survival University Knives here: bit.ly/survival-university
@@MelissaBackwoods 10-4! Courage knife just ordered. Thank you for posting the link. 👍🏾✌🏾
I love every blade you presented in this video. 😃👍
❤️👍👍👍
@ intro:
Does your skin feel dry and cracked?
Then don't play survival, but live with nature for a change. Leave off all the creams for your face and hands, air the house thoroughly three times a day for 5 min and cycle at least 10-12 miles every day, regardless of whether it's raining or snowing. The only exception is if there is so much snow that riding is really no longer possible, then jog half the distance! Plus a change in diet. Avoid highly processed foods. Instead, buy fresh fruit, vegetables and meat and cook for yourself. Cut out glutamate, sugar and salt completely and your body will reward you with unprecedented vitality after the detox!
You can bet that within a year your skin will be juicy as a baby's bottom and will never crack or feel dry in the cold again!
Beautiful pieces!
MELISSA!!! Thank you for the great review and the constructive criticism! That was fun to watch! Thanks for the laughs!
Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the awesome knives!
Melissa, are you engaged?
@@اسلامالسوهاجي-ك5قim single.... will you hold me ever so gently🤣 jk , hope you are having a great day 🙏🏽
You are very beautiful and I love you
@@اسلامالسوهاجي-ك5قakhi we mustn’t behave this way
I'm Filipino and I own several traditional Filipino blades, one of them is the Ginunting. It's really one hell of a blade and is perfect for bushwhacking and for the occasional home defense situation.
That’s awesome! Also, I apologize for my butchering/inconsistency of its pronunciation
TFW is great. They have the widest selection of Filipino blades but at a price that won't make you cringe.
I know its not exactly a Filipino origin blade but the TFW Kris designs are really great. I plan on buying one at some point.
@@MelissaBackwoods Hey, no worries about the pronunciation. Hey Melissa, if I can pique your interest in blades like these, please try looking at the Barong blade. It's a famous blade in my country and most people that own one, swear by its cutting power and practicality for bushcraft. I own one and I can vouch for it!
Thanks for making great content as always, stay awesome!
Lol. How many occasions did use your gin knife thing? If it was once or more were you drunk hahaha. Any home situation mfkrs are getting shot deaded
" GINUNTING" is a Filipino word adaptation from the word "GUNTING".. Scissors ✂️.
" GINUNTING" simply meant a Scissor like Blade 😊👍
You definitely take the trophy for most enthusiastic and entertaining people for knives..... and sometimes blades. 👏🏾👍🏾
Sword and machete tip, you don’t want a lanyard so much as a cord to wrap around your hand because you don’t want a blade that big flailing around if knocked or shocked out of your hand so having an ability to drop or retain it as you like is nice. Also, for fine carving put the handle in your armpit, edge up and you can use the tip in a really steady way for fine work since the blade is braced at both ends.
Amazing blades! Respect for referring to the Ginunting PTK short sword and mentioning The Philippines Marines! 😊 🙏🏽 🇵🇭🇺🇸
It is such a cool piece of history, I wish I knew how to apply it in combat style situation
@MelissaBackwoods Absolutely. I mean honestly, the beauty of Filipino Martial Arts is what ever you do with an impact weapon can be done with a blade or empty hand. Minor tweaking of course.
I thought I had enough cutting tools! I now know that my life is incomplete without a survival sword.
It’s one of those things that you don’t know you need until you know of it’s existence
Melissa had 50 of them until this one came along. You can never be too prepared.
Move to the Southeast. It's warm and humid almost all year round. No more dry skin or red eyes, but you do have to use hair conditioner regularly or hair gets frizzy from the humidity.
@JohnSmith-sb2fp I feel you about the hair kinking up! I have wavy/curly brown hair that goes bonkers in humidity. I keep it longish here at home in Colorado. But when I go somewhere humid...shaved to ground level or very short. It's just hair! It grows back.😁
Don't think that's much condolence to Mel with her seriously long beautiful hair.😋
Ditto. Specifically, NC. I've lived all over the country. Love Raleigh the best. With that said, Merry Christmas!!!! PS: my granddaughter, granddaughters are the BEST, loves swords. She is 7
3 Awesome blades for sure!!!! 🗡⚔️🔪🪓🔥
4:48 "Finish Him!" "Sonya Blade WINS" 🗡️❣️
I love how having a RUclips channel gives people an excuse for going in the woods and playing with knives
Thanks for demonstrating the Sword and knives Melissa. Very good video. 👍
This video screams "Ope". I love it. This galantry looks like something I would display on my wall!!
It is handsome right? Do you know where you can pick one up online?
My Condor Hudson Bay is a chopping beast($48 years ago) and came with an expensive leather sheath and could be used for kitchen duties as well(shaped like a butcher knife)...
Mel! Dang girl. I didn't know you were a proper Shield Maiden.❤😊😊
ONE OF YOUR BEST VIDEOS EVER ACTION PACKED, INFORMATIVE, COMEDIC,PRESENTED WELL AND JUST THE RIGHT LENGTH AS TO KEEP THE VIEWERS CAPTIVATED OF YOUR CONTENT BUT NOT OVERDONE TO LOOSE INTEREST. I RESPECT AND APPRECIATE YOUR WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE. AS THE WORLD IS DRAMATICALLY CHANGING SO FAST I'M MORE FOCUSED ON SURVIVAL ITEMES, YOUR A EXCELLENT GO TO TO SUMMARIZE THIS NICHE. KEEP GOING LIKE THIS, YOUR KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARK!
You did a great job showing how each of these three knives fits your liking. I always enJOY your stuff.
I love the ginunting design as a Filipino, very functional on the bushes, it latches on small branches and twigs well.
My experience is 1075 is more suited for thicker tools, meeting harder use, as axes, and 1095 for thinner blades, as knifes. Yet handling batoning well. And the 1075 and 1095 are both so soft one can field sharpen them on any stone found in a creek. As you said, just keep em dry! :)
Thanks!
Please do more of these long form videos. The shorts are great, but I enjoy the longer format.
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Longform take me endless hours to make an edit, I need a videographer. It was so nice having my partner help me film this one. 😀
@ I’m sure it’s difficult to produce, love the content though. Bless you and your family.
Cool modern rendition of the ginunting! I’m a kali practitioner and I own several of the ginuntings issued to the Force Recon Marines. The main difference being they use spring steel and they’re all hidden tang. They’re fun to swing around.
I like seeing Melissa test knives in the forest. She is hilarious. Make more vids like this. I got lost in the chop lmao
I'm a big fan of the Kukri. The Weight Forward design makes it excellent for Chopping.
Khukuri is King! And they're made in all different lengths, thicknesses, and profiles.
Kailash Blades, GGK, and Tora #1.... then KHHI, EGKH
We are all waiting for a tomahawk and machete review 😂❤
I just got myself a small Böker knife the other day, but with our weird knife laws in Germany, I wouldn't even want to think about what would happen, if someone found you with that sword walking around 😀 That is a fierce looking beauty.
1095 High Carbon steel yep sharpens like a razor but will rust. 1095 in my opinion 1 of the very best steels for forging and building knives. Happy polishing
Shoutout to Condor knives- I love the Kephart full size and the Hudson's Bay knife. Nice to see new specialty field/bushcraft blades. Micarta is the most reliable grip material for cold wet or greasy hands.
Awesome personality. Awesome knives and sword. Very informative and fun. Awesome job.
Beautiful with a great sense of humor!!
And she's DANGEROUS!!!😂
⚔️
I need a sword in my collection!! 🗡️🎉
6:10 You will find it more convenient if you sheath big daggers or small swords like Gallantry horizontally on the back of your waist. Also serves for quick draws.
You had me at, "Lost in the chop". lol. I can definitely relate aka Tunnel vision/ overly focused on an activity. On a more serious note, Ty Vm for the demo's and critique's on the blades presented.
big knives rule!! thanks for the video
🤔💭🙄I loved especially the minute
7:38, How batoning and cutting the pieces of wood, Great👍...
You are a lot of fun to watch. Great info, too! Biggest blade I have thus far is the Kabar BK-9. You've got me thinking of going bigger, though..
With knives, You can never go too big
Gotta be honest. Knifes were just knifes for me before I discovered this channel. I do realise now, that I actually love knifes and probably would buy some too. I like flipping knifes but they are absolutely forbidden in Switzerland😢
That sword is best for circles and arc style angles, and occasional horizontal stomach area slashing motions
I'm in love with this woman... she has the coolest job and great content....
Thanks Mel.
You are even better than any knife. You're shining brighter ) Couldn't stop watching, you're so vibrant!
I've been in love with my Tops Alaska Harpoon for years and I'm on my 5th one? Sometimes I get drunk and give them away making sure another is on the way before I do so. Will order the Gallantry before spring. THREE HOURS LATER, so funny !! Merry Christmas !!
Aw dude that is awesome that you give them to others!
Wanna go have a few beers? Lol
Loved the video. Always like seeing you in the wild! You were clearly having some fun. Best to you Melissa and very Happy Holidays to you too.
Have a merry Christmas!
Thank you Melissa for testing those knives so we can know what we are buying by the way you look great, see ya😊
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us.
The great William E. Fairbairn, WW2 Combatives instructor, in his post-war career developed a long-blade combat knife he called "The Cobra" which was essentially a ginunting pattern though more extreme on the inverse curve and a little bit shorter than your long blade.
its wonderful to hear people can evolve in their knife usage 😮
great review! the spirit seems to me more versatile. It could be sharpened like a slicer to deal with dry meat or carve wedges for buttoning. Thank you for share!
Melissa. You do show a true love and appreciation of knives. I love your presentations. They are fun and very interesting to watch. ❤
Thank you for introducing me to these. I really enjoy seeing Filipino blades. Next time you see Frank, see how he fares when slashed with the last three inches of that aggressive tip!
That was awesome. Love knives, but know nothing like you do. So enjoyed it. 🎉
you sold me when you said it was from Condor!! I LOVE CONDOR TOOL AND KNIFE!!!!! Superb quality knives for budget prices!!
Nice one Melissa, and all the very best to you for the season too.
Cheers!
RUclips vids are so much better when the presenter has a passion for the content. Great vid. Good info and entertaining
Aw thanks man! I appreciate that!
I just found your channel. I have never seen a girl with any kind of knife knowledge, outside of a kitchen, and even then not much. I enjoyed this video, and look forward to seeing what else you can cut!
That thing is pretty sweet. I feel you pain with the cold. I throw knives. This time of year sucks for throwing.
I love carrying a sword for hiking there’s a lot you can do and defend yourself with a long blade. ❤
I love how she just STABS everything!! 👌🏻😂
I keep my 1095 knives (ESSE 5 and Tops Tom Browne Tracker 1) rust free with Vicks.
you making this the way you did is awesome. so fun I felt like I as there having fun too.
Thank you! My partner helped me film today and it was so helpful ! I will definitely be employing the help of videographers more
I love the reviews! I do feel like I should mention PPE though. A pair of safety goggles/glasses may be a good idea for protecting your eyes.
Hello Melissa,
the Spirit and the Courage are brilliant bushcraft knives.
I would also favor your favorite, the TOPS Knives B.O.B. Fieldcraft.
The Gallantry is quite something. A powerful tool in nature. Requires full concentration at work.
Many thanks for the interesting video!
It was fun to follow you!
Best regards
Holger
Melissa,great to have you back in the woods! Go to the woods!
Thank you for the video! I have leveled up my knife collection because of your channel
That's a pretty cool video I've been recently getting into knives more because I work in the food industry and I have to cut packages open and stuff like that so just getting into the knife game
Worth a try attaching lanyard to the _upper_ side of handle (or closest to handle part of steel). For machetes works like marvel. As for machetes - I'll never return back to normal lanyard attaching place :)
Good review, Melissa. Thanks!
Melissa, Happy Holidays. Thank you for the outdoor demonstrations along with detailed personal input. It's more convincing when you can actually see the knives being used. It is always a pleasure listening and watching you in action. I've definitely looked at knives from a whole different mindset. I'll definitely continue with my support.
Terra Azul Tech.
I have all three of these knives and I absolutely love them so much!
ORDERED that Galantry!!! It was out of stock the first time I saw it on your channel, NOT taking that chance again!!! Thanks!!!
Can't help but think ya need the tops cumacage! That thing looks amazing!!!
Wonderful video. Loved it!❤️Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you!😊🙏
We gotta get you into some scottish Medieval Garb, or some Viking Warrior princess armor! ❤
Ya got armor? You NEED leather armor...😊
Great knife and survival sword reviews. Keep up the great work and humor. Thanks for your expertise.
Love all my Condor Knives. Great video.
Too fun!!! 😊,,, thanks again for such a great informative video !! 😉
Melissa walking around with 4+ knives... just another day! LOL Great video!
Just a normal day, nothing to see here
@@MelissaBackwoods 🤣
Absolutely love watching your videos. Your personality and passion comes through every time. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you and wishing you much happiness and love this holiday season.
Another great video. Thanks Melissa. 🙂
Thanks so much!
Those are all really nice knives./Blades! But I agree with you switching to a MORA. You should have a variation of blade types. For different purposes! There is just not, a perfect knife.
Great video!
I've got Condor's Golok Machete. My favorite big blade, so far!
Like this review,i am Croatian and we have the same tipe of woods, with lot's of oak,so i am sure that this knifes would do so fine on my countr!
Very good try the kukuri as used by gurgas of napaul, its an axe and knife, does many tasks.
Rhen the katana as used by the samuraui of japan, or the wakisashi thats a buf smaller.
I have a Tactical Wakizashi, with a 18 inch blade from 1060 HC steel. And it is a very nice slicer ;) I only have about 70 knives, plus hatches, tomahawks, and axes. And now 8 swords. I'm only missing a good sword.
Outstanding video! Now I need a sword 😬 Stay Warm, I have the same problem.
You can tell that Melissa loves her knives…
That cold weather is why I now live in Florida 😊
Good video. Also, off topic, you're reminding me of the goofy version of Xena when she was cursed with madness. I mean this with full respect; goofy crazy Xena is an absolute badass. Cheers 🍷
AWESOME, That sword is SWEET.
Melissa!!! You are a certified pataka!! 😍
Great Video! I will be adding the GALLANTRY KNIFE to my collection.
You are by far my favorite knife girl! 😁
Vicks vapor rub, i use it to oil my knives in the bush, except for the one i use to cook, prep food,. ,. Dig youre channel,
Nice jingle at the end 😊
0:01 omg!!!😱
that is one sick blade
Agreed
@@MelissaBackwoods reminds me of the cold steel frenzy, which was already awesome, and then someone made it BIG
Love my Condors! 🙏🏻✌🏻
.......GOOFY.......I Cannot Say Nothing But Very Special Camping Wooooooo Wooooooo SMOOVE
I love shiny, sharp pointy objects.
You would get me in so much trouble!😆
Hey Melissa 👊🏼
Greetings from the UK!
Condors are cool, I have a Bushlore, which I really enjoy using 👌🏼
Thank you for such an enjoyable video,
ATB Gus 👍🏻
🇺🇸 🤝🏻 🇬🇧
That's a real beauty! Great video!
The big sword might be good for an angry bear or Sasquatch!