Top 11 Survival Knives Put to the Test That You’ve Never Heard Of!
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
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Where is the terava skrama??
I haven't had mine over a year now. It was an excellent blade for sure. but... these babies have my heart currently.
@@DropForgedSurvival after watching your video I had to have one. Used it a lot around the fire pit but unfortunately haven't been able to take it camping yet.
Dan Tope
For me the Terävää Skrama is my go to when it comes to big blades. Unbeatable price too.
It isn’t a bad blade. For $80 with a sheath. Its solid for sure
Terävä Skrama is great in regard to the blade/cost ratio. But ugly.
But here are some others that are quite sexy... 😊
@@jovanvojnovic194
Ontario knives are ugly but bomb proof, amazing value for the money,
try the SD line,
They are all cool !!! I want one of each !!! Lol. Thanks for the demos . stay safe , God Bless
Thanks Brother! Glad you love the video!
I literally said out loud "You sadist!" when he used the edge on the fire steel. @5:15
Also, I am now hooked on the design of the PLAN A, may actually buy it.
What kind of ferro rod is that
It is the New Quadratum Elite by 4 Directions Bushcraft. I have it linked down below brother!
I was going to ask that also, I really liked the look of it.
And of course you hit on Condor whose blades I love. And your camp 14. Still use my 18 for my “normal” (ie. crazy) stuff.
Excellent knives from them this year!
DropForgedSurvival yup; I can’t wait. Ooh, want to do a survival in the NWT? I’ll clear my schedule. 🤪
You have a lot of good choices here. I have the Kershaw Camp 14 from here and the 16” version of the Fiddleback Forge machete. They have served me well. The Kershaw is performer for sure. I really like that Helm blade; a friend of mine has the Benghazi warfighter and looks solid.
I love ALL OF these Beasts!
So do I!
Cold steel Bowie machete...hands down best 20$ Bowie on the market
Never tried. Gotta look into it
I have the kershaw the same as yours, its the best i think. I have been using it for 3 years straight and no problem chopping.
Love ya wish I could go on a trip with you or have the equipment you have thx for making these vids the make my day. Keep it going
Camping and Survival Camping is alot of Fun!
Good video and a good selection of knives (swords?). I’ve got a Bernese kukri (blade length about 14”) that I really like. Since it’s locally produced I didn’t believe you’d have it on your list but I’m glad to see a couple of kukris made the list. I’ve paired a Mora Companion with my kukri (and it’s two small blades). Between them and a folding saw they handle all the chores I need to get done while I’m in the woods.
Thanks again for everything you do I like that kershaw the one with a string threw the handle very nice 😎
I have sworn by the Trailmaster for the last 25 years and it has never let me down.
I got a Finish Skarma chopper. Seems nice, have not used it yet.
TM Hunt M-18 ..... fantastic knife..... semi custom, available at alot of places, it's like a supersized tracker, only better. It fixes all the problems trackers have, and strengthens all its weak points.... VERY worth a check out.
I used to own one... Watch my older episodes and my ZIPSTITCH episode
Hey there mate!
Just saw this review, so great to see you've been giving this thing a workout!
Absolutely hear you on the roundness of the handle. The JBS original has much flatter sides for easier vertical alignment, however within the traditions of Nepalese knifemaking, flatter handles seem very unusual. We pushed for the change but the guys really wanted to stick with it. On the V2 the handle is a fair bit more refined along with the other size changes.
Take care,
Andrew
We would love to field review more models from the Kailash Blade line
Just got the Slysteel Spectre Survival Combat knife. A beast. But not too big. Strapped to the side of my bug out bag.
I actually just found you a little over a week ago. I watched your 7 day Walmart challenge right up to my week long canoe/ camping trip. that video was pretty cool. I watched this video to see what other larger machete type blades are out there. im on the east coast and for years now I have been using bear grills machete. I have to say i like it. its gerber so it is so simple to fix and sharpen, i have gone through some sizable logs and it pretty easy to work with smaller wood like smaller tinder or even making camp equipment
Love the Kershaw camp 12. Would pair perfectly with my Moraknif
The Condor Crocodilian. It's 3/16 of 1075, has a hollow handle to put a stick in to increase length, and its convex edge is great.
Where the link for the not-black kukri and for the last one?
Love the knife review but….. WOW! what a beautiful piece of property! Sorry I missed this review 3 yrs. ago.
Nice
Whats that chunk.of sapwood youre using for your firestarter?
Great review bro. I love big knives! Great review and nice collection!
Infantry Outdoors go check me out on instagram @keithkalal if you love knives
Have you seen the CRKT ken onion Redemption? Cant decide if it's a lil machete or a big knaffff
AWESOME, I saw the title and I got my popcorn. Wait let me get a good seat, ok......I’m ready. ROLL’EM
Huge fan of your channel!!!!
Thanks Wyatt
hi, what is the best steel for survival kukri?
Beautiful Knives
My Favorite is the Overland Machete! That Orange is Awesome
Oh yeah! That is a BEAST machete!
Where did you get that giant ferro rod
WOW, that was a lot of great info to take in, I’m going to have to watch this a couple of times and also check out the knives in the comments. GREAT REVIEW Chris!! I want to know what video you got hurt in....I like blood....lol
What brand of fire🔥 steel were you using in those video clips that you showed 🤔?.
I just bought the Condor Ironpath and pre-ordered the Condor Balam THAT chopper looks perfect for batoning can't wait, keep grinding out these big blade reviews brotha stay strong&healthy safe&happy!!(=✌💚
I’m a huge Machete/Sword guy. My favourite are by Gerber. I will definitely look at some of these knew ones. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks alot Holmes
DropForgedSurvival Why do so many other people put down Gerber knives/machetes? Aren’t they a good value for the money?
I have a raptor Bowie I use it for everything. It doesn't get much credit. Never hear much about it but I love it.
Personally, I'm a fan of the Schrade SCHF45 bowie. Its massive and makes for a great impromptu axe
Chris, I'm in love with the Wasteland. Frickin thing looks like a beast, but I can see your gripe with the turn-y handle. I might have to buy one just on principle.
Awesome vid !!! I love my esse jungles
I would have included the Ontario sp8 and sp50 and 53 - no better bang for the buck
I am back omg so good to be back I had a couple vids I missed I caught up glad to be back man awesome blades man
Welcome Back Brother!
Glad to be back man missed the fam here glad to be back in the pack
You rock!!! I love me some knives! You are an awesome speaker!
Thanks Marylou
A tool over 9 inches.....? Nothing comes to mind. Let me think about it. Great video can't wait for another adventure video Chris.
Jealous of that Dan Tope kukri! Had to snag one of the LT Wright machetes after seeing your video. Ive been doing survey work in central TX cutting thru brush with a Condor parang and a Silky saw. That firesteel you have is HUGE! I want one!
Dan makes EPIC Blades!
For 2020 you should consider the Fiddleback Camp knife. Also, while currently out of production, the JX5, Parang and Dakkar from Bark River are absolute BEASTS, if you can get your hands on one.
Anybody know what those logs were that he used to make kindling are?
LIVE Oak and Seasoned Mesquite Wood
These are what I call "Beaters." I like to carry at least 2 knives, a sharp little knife for doing fine work in tight places (Like skinning a squirrel) and a Beater. The primary purpose of the Beater is to keep the sharp little knife sharp. Try to fillet a trout with an 8" semi-serrated, or saw backed bowie. Then, don't try to cut a tree down with a scalpel, or preferably a whole pack of scalpel blades with a compact handle. (I have a cut down X-acto handle in my EDC kit.) You only need one big beater, but you can carry several small blades, all over your person, with several different useful blade designs. In fact, I highly recommend it.
Also, don't overthink it on the beater. It's a beater, it's supposed to take punishment, and need resharpening. High quality steel (Or hardness) keeps an edge better, but then it's a bitch to sharpen, and is more likely to break than bend. If it bends, you can bend it back. If it breaks, then see what you can salvage from it, but don't forget that it's a Beater. Save your money, and spend it on more specialized knives. You can cut through a pine sapling with a chunk of lawnmower blade, or a sharpened leaf spring. In fact, a lot of authentic Gurkha Khukris were made from TLC (Toyota Land Cruiser) leaf springs annealed, and hammered flat in campfires, between 2 rocks. That's what you're looking for: A chunk of steel you can sharpen, and bend back into shape. If it comes to you already knife shaped, and sharpened, great, but the survival mindset is making do with what you have. If you have time to pack, and plan, you have time to avoid the life-threatening situation in the first place.
Very simple terms for your needs
Horse's for course's
sounds more like a "bushcraft" attitude
Try using an Axe and a Mora (or BK16)
Take a look at the condor tactical gladius . Its a great sword! I took the black coating off the blade, now it looks like a beast! Also, wrap some wilson wrap on the handle
We’re did you get your flint
I saw the cut on zombie go boom like 5 years ago I then like two years ago I stumbled across your channel!!!
That is awesome... I was surprised many folks actually watched that episode.
love my svord von tempsky bowie...its a beast!
The Ontario kukri is amazing great price awesome handle and keeps its edge
It is ok. I dont hate it at all. But for me it was not a favorite.
SOG makes a great budget friendly kukri machete. It has lasted over 5 years so far, chopper, hacker, I've batoned with it. And its only like $40
Nice man.. It may be a decent tool but most SOG Productions are not "TOP Performers" but in no way would I ever dare tell someone not to use a tool they love. Not my place.
@@DropForgedSurvival very good point Sir. I agree with you on most of their products.
@@DropForgedSurvival anyways thank you for all you do on here. Thank you for awesome advice. Please never stop being you. Keep up the shaving vids
Love your knives , u should do a review on da Condor atrox
One of my favorite choppers is the Fox FX 679 Pathfinder in Buderus Nitro-b stainless steel. 13,5" / 0.20" blade and 20" overall. Haven`t seen it tested on YT yet, but I`d love to hear the opinion of this blade by experienced knife-users.
You like the crkt kukri better than the cold steel gurkha kukri?
Hey Chris I found the video of your mangled finger....that was horrible, so glad you have all your digits.
But before I found that video I found this zombie apocalypse video with the ninja boys in it. That was such a GREAT VIDEO with your boys. You have a fabulous family Chris!!!!
Thanks brother
Love The Last
Is it possible to Cerakote a knife? I've been thinking of doing that to my knives. I love Forged In Fire. It Weel Keel lol
Definitely. Cerakoting can be super cool
Now that’s a great bunch of knives! How in the world do you decide which to carry at any given time?
Zombie Tools Vakra is the ultimate, combines the things you like about all of them
That was you in that video? Oh man, that was a brutal. Glad I found your channel & that you still have all your fingers of course. Lol
sorry this might be a newbie question, but, that piece of wood you shave to start fire with, is that some kinda of particular type of wood stick you bring with you that's easy to burn? or something you chopped down and shaved the skin （bark?) off and used it to start fire with???
Aska Liu looks like fat wood to me
It's called fatwood
I like the Ontario sp53 bolo
ZombieTools Para bellum is my favorite in XXL blades cathegory.
Solid!
Nice choice of xl knives Chris my fav still is the kc knives just love the looks of it hopefully one day I get one or at least the entire set.....
the C-15 is small compared to least... But HOLY MOLY.. It definitely holds its own all day long.
@@DropForgedSurvival yeah man that's why I want to save for the set at least but one day and I get to enjoy them and practices with as well......
Can you guys tell me about the kc knives, I don’t know anything about them. Are they just called kc? I would like to see them or the set, is it on Amazon or what website should I check? Thank you!
I just use the Becker BK9 never has let me down.
Nice to see a C15. I love Kevin Cox's knives. I wear a thick (0.300") C14 as part of my ditch kit when I'm working in remote locations. The shoulder sheath rig is perfect for a larger knife - especially if you are getting in and out of vehicles / might have to pry / cut your way out of a vehicle - or chop down a telephone pole... I keep a fire kit, a small sharpening stone, and some water pure tabs in the attached sheath pouch. This thing is a serious contender for the one knife option.
I want to see the Kodiak!! Now that is a monster machete.
The TOPS SXB would be my choice, very stout and multi functional, would be rad to see a video done about it 🙂👍
Very Rambo! I like it!
I LOVE that knife but I don’t think it belongs in this review. But what a great knife!!!!!
it isn't a 9 inch blade length but this is one of my knives I wanted to share with you. the SOG desert dagger
I love my Schrade Scimitar.
Would love to see a Spyderco darn dao actually used . I’m not using mine . It’s a safe queen for SHTF knife .
Love all of them bit jealous.
It's really a pity you didn't have the CS Trail Master San Mai III version in your line-up! The convex grind on it is real, right down to the cutting edge (NO secondary bevel at all) and because of this it's a bit heavier/beefier. Also, the blade is a full 9 1/2 inches (14 1/2 inches overall), and the guard is also steel. It is a beast of a knife, and splits even better than that full flat grind. Also the blade stock is actually 5/16ths thick!
Big knives almost always evoke big discussion, and big feelings. On the one hand, big knives make big work easy (and fun), while at the same time involve a big mass penalty - most of the knives pictured weigh in at over a full pound, while some are possibly closer to 2 pounds. If you're toting a pack, that is quite a stiff penalty. Such big knives usually mean that one needs smaller knives for those many smaller tasks which would be awkward with some of those bigger swords (errr knives, of course!). Because of this I made the decision to go for the San Mai III mentioned above. For me, it is the perfect balance between big enough and, for some of those small tasks, small enough as well. For the last 3 decades I've used a knife I made called my Bushwhacker, and I learned many things about knife work with that knife. Mostly, I lamented the fact that it was slightly too light, and too short (12 1/2 inches overall). The first day I tried out my new Trail Master I knew I'd hit the jackpot! It ticked all the boxes where my Bushwhacker had question marks! Yes, it's expensive, and is definitely a "forever knife". OK, it still does not cater for all those small tasks, but it does cater for enough of them. For the rest I'm prepared to carry a second knife better suited to those tasks. Basically, a belt knife like a Cold Steel SRK with the full flat grind, or the San Mai III. The two together probably weigh as much as one of those big machetes. If not, I'll make the sacrifice and carry both anyway.
Just as you love really big knives, my leaning is towards having several knives - I subscribe to the "right tool for the job at hand" school of thought. What this means is that, in addition to the above, I'd carry a small knife for "fiddly stuff", say an ESEE Izula II, for carving, notching, etc. Of course I always have on me my SAK/Leatherman, depending on what I'm doing or where I'm going!
So, thanks for that video, and, by the way I really like some of those examples you included.
You forgot the link for the wasteland short sword. Where can i get one ?
Kailashblade
@@DropForgedSurvival They only made seven of them unfortunately. Sweet knife though.
Chris, would you say that is your favorite BIG BOY ferro rod now or would you recommend another?
The Quadratum!? OH HECK YEAH!
DropForgedSurvival Awesome, thank you! I might have to purchase one. It just gets to the point where I have too much stuff......I think I spend TOO MUCH....😂😂
Bark River Knives Golok in 3v is probably the best knife I own.
My bug out sword: cold steel cutlass machete..live in Louisiana, good for gators lol
Now that is a knife
Condor 100% love my condors
Good to know
I am awaiting my first condor now.I only buy from Knife Center,and they GIVE THE PROMISE,to never insult with a 2nd or irregular..Condor is known for bad batches and when I went to buy when they came out,Knife center refused to give any customer less than perfect so they sent them back to factory.Now they got great batch of elite ,told me so I bought..Be here tomorrow..I envy the Brusletto compact machete that Wild Woman Bushcraft Vanessa Blank toted in Bavarian Alps..Now Condor made the Iron path that is similar,but only for $89..Thinking might grab one next,offered in 420SS or the 1075 HC..The Brusletto version is superb,but also big bank...Cannot wait to get my PLAN A..I have a TOPS SKULLCRUSHER SXB with custom kydex and about 30 others.lol...Love a beauty blade..Vietnam era Aussie Golok is great..JCH is name,made in England..Can chop hardwood all day and still shave..Those Trail master Cold Steels are admirable..I like compact jack of all traders..Got some dandy's here..
I just got my Plan A! Bad Ass!
That it is!
Esee Junglas is freaking awesome
Love the fire rod.. you should do a survival challenge with Canadian Prepper.
That would be alot of fun and also super expensive! #lifegoals
@@DropForgedSurvival unless he came to you. Lol.
Camilus carnivore x, i get a lot of crap for loving it, but its a great knife and is so versatile, plus the titanium bonded blade holds an edge like a boss, unlike most middle school edgelords. I find if you take the time and put a fine edge on it using a wet stone, it will do everything you want it to and more.
Bark river jx5 or the American Knife Co "denali" but man nothing chops like my Gavko knifechette period although he no longer makes them you can sometimes find them on the 2nd hand market...
id say the terävä skrama misses. i like it much and the price is hot. also great design.
On my "to do" list,
Keep forgetting about them, only heard good things
T.O.P.S El Chete
Sort of surprised you don't already have a video on this,
Almost a 12' blade (11.8') designed around a "competition chopper" (knife sports)
its kind of like a meat cleaver crossed with a scalpel, and I can pretty much guarantee it will chop deeper with less effort than any of your knives (nice collection btw, I like over built gear rather than size, i really like a couple of those blades)
So until someone invents a Lightsaber, this is the Knife,
(try reaching out to T.O.P.S I doubt you would be disappointed)
And nice channel, I agree with 99.999+ of what you say, (which is a rare thing with "survival" channels lol) I will direct people to your channel and solid advice,
TOPS SXB SKULLCRUSHER is a fine beast,but at $199+ $100 for custom kydex,pricey....1095 done up right...
What sup droppy??? Big up from nyc... I. Eed a good knife droppy
I have a big knife from a company called "Nakura" it was bought for £10($12) as a "need right now" knife because I had left mine at home(yes, I know, but I'm not alone in that)it's a straight "Kukri" style full tang 19.5 inches overall, 14.5 blade around 1/4+ thick with a decent handguard & a rubber coated handle & it's "Stainless Steel", the idea was to use it for the trip then maybe give it someone I didn't like very much, I abused this knife, really abused it, & it worked fine, much better than I could ever have expected, so I kept it, & I have taken it everywhere every time I've been camping, hunting & everything else that ends in ing, it is just a lovely lump of metal to have, the rubber handle is a bit odd, it feels like it sticks to your hand without being sticky, it's a really comfortable fit, you can, & I have used it all day without it slipping or even feeling uncomfortable in any way, I have had to sharpen it quite a few times but there is still masses of meat on the bone & it's still going strong after 20+ years, that said, an acquaintance of mine bought the exact same knife, make & model & it was shite, he broke it 4 times before he totally destroyed it in a total of 23 days of use, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but the same can be said about any knife from any company at any price. I don't "Baton" with a knife, I have an old "Silverline" axe for that £3.75 ($4.5) & a "Bush saw" from Lidl for £4($5), I am the focus of the "GearSnob's" those idiots that most of them never go out & if they do it's all on display, absolutely pristine because it's never been used, my beautiful autistic granddaughter (10) had to show one guy how to use the new "BowDrill" that cost him £40($50(for 3 bits of wood & a shoelace)) she used the one she made for nothing from what was on the forest floor.
Do a review of the the Overland machete!!!!!
I had to get one! They still have some!
i have a ka-bar kukri machete that I absolutely love. the best blade IVE ever owned. I can cut a 3" diameter live maple tree with one swing with that thing and I've even decapitated large whitetail with a single swing. (already dead of course)
There is no such thing as an oversized knife. You don't want a sword, but for proper bushcraft, I think the large knife is a big YES.
Awesome knives/swords! I’m just glad you didn’t almost cut your leg off again 😮 lol. Jk. Great vid as always !!!
Yeah... I definitely learned my lesson from last year!
Yes, blades! Best weapon doesn't need to be reloaded😎
You are not wrong there
Unless its a Bear...
Best big choppers : Bark River Grasso Bolo 3 (2 is nice also), Bark River parang,Bark River Dakkar ( Senegal also but toooo big for most average people).Bark River vengeful 1
I wish BRK would remake a few of the first 3...perhaps in CPM 1 or 3V
Budget: Camp 10 Period ....I wish they made this a camp 12 with a bit more weight. 70 bucks? At 1.5 LBS this would be AMAZING. As is..not bad. STEAL for 40-50 bucks
MAYBE :Power eagle 12..the one I borrowed was WELL used and not 100% sharp.handle was iffy. Could be decent modded a bit.
Tried the BK21 becker. The handle was broken so really couldnt test it.Kind of an odd shape for many uses(real world) GREAT as a weapon
Tried 7 different Condors.I would call them ultra budget quality at a not budget price. Steel ( on all I tested) was S O F T.held no edge at all. RC 50ish I assume
**ALL of them worked better than ANY small axe (Hatchet) at ANY cost(sorry axe lovers).Just more usefull. Used 4 of the "best" u all know
Just spent 2 days testing about 20
***Bark River Bravo Machete was Great for light / light medium uses.
You could try the 16" jungle cleaver or the 11" iraqi kukri from everest blades..
I have seen these. They are cool
@@DropForgedSurvival I got one but haven't got to use it yet, it's an absolute beast when you hold it, it's heavy but super heavy duty. Would be good for shtf/post apocalyptic blade, would love to see what it could do if you could get one. I recon it could take a pretty big tree down...
Why does Patrick make a cameo at 9:55?