You're not thinking of how to use a OTF in that situation correctly in respects to using it's sound as a teterrent. I carried one as my work knife as an EMT... in Detroit, I'd keep it tuned so it sounded as much like a firearm cambering a round as possible. If a situation was Sketchy like no PD on scene (SUPER commone in Kwami's Detroit), and questionable people on the street, before I took the stretcher out I'd put my foot up on the bumper, with my back to them let the thing rip open, then point it at the ground while cocking it a manner that looks like you're again cycling a round to the chamber, tuck it back into the lowest pocket and fix my boot. Peoples attitudes would shift walking to the back of the truck they'd look like, is this prey, and when I'd look back after messing with that knife, it was a look like, "Nah it's not worth it, to mess with that guy." ...Violence Perceived is Violence Achieved...
If there’s really rioting in the streets, nobody’s going nowhere. Even with a firearm, it will be dangerous and likely not worth the attempt. I agree with Tim and you best bugin until you have a clear way to get off the X.
I whole heartedly agree with you, the only thing I would say to counter that is that if you are forced from your home, then stealth of some kind is the best thing to do.
Yup. More than likely most soy boys will just need a few day supply of Starbucks. Some tissues to cry in and maybe have a fire with. Boo boo kits are sold everywhere.
I'd go as far as saying most situations(Riots/civil unrest severe weather active shooter) the safest thing to do is shelter in place at your place of work or a safe building(I just assume worst case scenario when something happens ie an environment where you're most likely having to stow a firearm or any major weapon in your car safe as the building you're in prohibits them). I am a huge proponent of keeping a set of "Motel Keys" in a Bugout bag, they temporarily disable a lock, allowing you do hide or rest securely until the situation has resolved it self or has gotten to a point where travel is a safe option.
I live in Santa Rosa Ca- that being said, I was home, asleep next to my son when the Tubbs Fire broke out and I was evacuated at 3:30 AM telling me to “get out and leave the valuables alone and just leave as fast as possible.” This was one of my first experiences with a red alert, Evac warning, with “no patrol” warning- this means that they expect you to be gone, and to not endanger yourself by staying in unsafe place- my home was deemed unsafe, and was being pillaged by thieves that were “looting” the evacuated homes. Signs were up on doorknobs “you loot, we shoot!” And it felt like it was only a message left by those who were obviously gone and it was clearly stamped on the door. I had been in situations before where I had to call the police, and even then when there’s any emergency in an un-evacuated area, it takes about 10 minutes for anyone to get there- this situation was completely different and it was a “no police area.” The streets were covered and it was impossible to drive out unless you were waiting in line and it stayed black as night for days and days with no power (burned) and no police (they were all busy and not able to respond to the high amount of calls) and it was “bugout/SHTF” situation. I was relieved to already have a bag made, and I was worried that the fire would spread to my safe locations all the way across the bay area. Not only is it smart to consider anything, I feel like it is now naïve to think that something crazy couldn’t happen to me and my son. My love of folders had my bag already packed with a few really good plates, and some good medical kits for me and my son, and all of the things that I thought that I had been caring around for no reason we’re automatically some of the most valuable things I could have on me and wouldn’t be able to buy right away. It never hurts to be too prepared. It can hurt when you are under prepared. There should always be a good bag prepped, and ready to grab within seconds. I had to leave my place with my socks off and with what I could grab- it pays to have a bugout bag ready. You owe it to yourself, and to your family in my opinion!! In a bad situation, we need the good guys happy and healthy with the rest of us and we don’t want to become the target while being unprepared. Love the adamus- same SNG vibe or Medford vibe - nice choice. And the can trick was new for me and I thought I watched them all after being a traveller for years and hitting the road for almost 6 years straight and living out of tents with friends. My son’s mom can open a Can with her bare hands and a rock and I start to feel a little less survival-ready when I’m digging around for a p-38 military opener lol. Zac always has the best tips and I think he’s a dad too - I get that “protector of my kin” vibe from him and that “ready for anything” attitude. Zac, you rolled around Vegas in the same way I did along the Ca coast (hitching /traveling). Would love to hear about some of the ways that you used your knives for traveling, because Lord knows I have wild stories about how the sound of a well - flipped knife was able to clear back a couple steps for my son’s mother when she was getting harassed by three guys in the park after dark. I heard her scream and came running and the first thing I did was slam out the knife and scream as loud as I could - THEY BOLTEDDD when they saw how much I cared about it, and the jump back when I deployed the knife was a sure sign of defense in itself. Zac is exactly right that the sound something makes can have a huge role in a “oh shit” situation where you may need to defend yourself and you want that extra “don’t do it” sound to your tools!! Best video in a long time. Great choices you guys. Zac’s a champ and I can’t get enough Zac picks and useful tips - please keep em comin!
1. A .22 mag pistol is concealable and lethal...with a suppressor it’s ideal. Thousands of rounds can be easily carried. 2.Life straw(small portable water filter)....and water. 3. Decent knife 4. A back pack for misc. items you find(dried foods, lighter, tools, meds, bullets etc) 5.Xlarge bottle of Advil.
Love the video but please don’t spread that “rack the shotgun to let them know you have it”. The only time a bad guy should know you’re armed is when you are putting rounds in them. Don’t give away the best thing you have going for you in a home invasion which is the element of surprise that you are an armed home owner. Sincerely, USMC infantry/Afghan vet and firearms instructor.
I really enjoy it when Blade HQ teams up with guys like Tim, Nick, Mike, Shane and others in the community. I like to hear a lot of different perspectives on what works and what doesn't. Some I agree with, some I don't, all are welcome and valuable.
With whole 'letting the attacker know you're armed', I'm gonna quote Shakespeare, "Have more than you show, speak less than you know." The only time an attacker is going to know I'm armed with a knife is when it's in his kidney
I agree. Weapons equal power which equals resources. Nobody robs the homeless man who has nothing. If you've got guns and people find out, they will come for you.
@@yurisilvestri7388 I'm plenty friendly if you actually need something. I usually give food to homeless people at stop lights. But like any other animal, back me into a corner and try and harm me and I will do my best to stay alive
@Jack Obrein - That crowbar can create shelter from bad weather or a bad crowd. Don't forget basement pipes always have water if you have the right tool.
I agree an OTF is not what I'd choose. I carried an AFO and auto Styker in Iraq and Afghanistan. Never had a problem and used it a thousand times more than a fixed blade. The spirit behind the video is EDC that can help. Most US cities you're going to jail if you have a fixed blade or it's just not practical. I personally carry a Guardian 3 and my AFO, but I live in the south where I don't have to worry about cops. The Guardian is not an ideal survival knife but it's light weight and comfortable. I have a few "survival" knives. They're fine once shit goes sideways, but annoying everyday as a civilian.
@Griztophe LeBaire I agree. I'd tell everyone to carry a fixed blade, a folder and a gun whether it's legal or not myself. I don't have a RUclips channel though. That was my original point. They were just making suggestions and the comment about autos is not based in fact. It's an opinion. Autos are fine for EDC and can be used for survival. All that happens when the spring breaks is it becomes a button lock knife. Not much different from any other locking folder.
I believe having about 50 buck cash helps in many ways. Also I believe that everyone should carry a good backpack, not a tactical backpack but an everyday backpack. I keep my first aid kit in there and a couple other things that are good for emergencies.
I know I’m like the 100th person to facepalm over the “shotgun rack” thing... but dear lord is that a terrible plan. You have to assume for that to work you’re attacker is of sound mind. Love the channel & buy knives from you but ignoring a firearm in any survival scenario is a bad idea. You’re not going to be able to use your gear when the other guy shoots you for it.
Thanks for the feedback. I couldn't agree more that you should never count on the sound or appearance of something to scare some one off. Simply put if you pull it you should be willing and able to use it. The idea is that when all other things fail to deescalate this may be the line where some one would stop and realize your seriousness. -Zac
I always heard that a shotgun was the best weapon to have in that situation but not because of the sound. I've always understood that a shotgun with buckshot or birdshot minimizes collateral damage because the pellets often won't make it through a wall if you do need to shoot like bullets from a handgun or rifle might, minimizing the risk of hitting an unintended target.
@@loamy4743 Buckshot, particularly the larger pellets, will easily make it through multiple walls. A typical 12ga 00 buck shell is nine pellets, each .33 cal and ~55gr, moving ~1200 fps. That's about the same as a hot .32 ACP load out of a +5" barrel. And you're firing nine of them. Smaller pellets have less mass, thus less inertia. They can be deflected and stopped much easier by sheet rock and other materials in your walls. That said, #4 buck and #6 birdshot will still go through a wall or two. Part of this is because shotgun patterns don't spread near as fast as a lot of people think. At 10 feet, the pattern will be a couple inches across at most. So even if the first pellets don't go through the wall, they will weaken it, making it easier for the following pellets to break through. Paul Harrel has done excellent videos experimenting with shotguns in home defense scenarios. ruclips.net/video/zaR1EVybUgc/видео.html
That water key was definitely something I hadn't thought of before. I don't live in a big city, but I've seen countless times where water spouts had the little handle removed. It was brilliant, because in any "survival situation" water is definitely a key thing you need to find access to.
I really like the idea that you guys emphasized the brain being the most important tool to survive in a situation. You can have the best of the best tools in your pack but they don’t amount to anything unless you know how to use them. And admittedly I’m a Leatherman freak, I have almost every large leatherman tool out there. Lastly, a lock pick kit, they can fit in a typical wallet.
1 ) Taurus raging judge magnum with a grip of munitions 2 ) Cold steel trailmaster bowie knife 3 ) Lightning strike fire steel 4 ) Grail water filter bottle with stanley camping cup5 ) Mestel SGE 150 or SGE 400/3
Please show how to fix a broken car with a multitool. And use the bottle cord as shoe lace, too. I want to see that really. Wouldn't be a pry bar and a gun with ammo the better choice?
They live in a people's republic area I think.....the only ones with guns there are bad guys and govt. The honest citizens are at the mercy of the above two parties.
It depends on the context. If we are talking about the scenario they mentioned, aka natural disaster or other types of emergencies which you will need to travel with a lot of other people and the law enforcement is not completely down, then having a loaded gun is more trouble than benefits, weights you down and draws a lot of unwanted attention. A prybar shares a similar problem, and I hope you are not the one who try to loot during the initial chaos. If we are talking about SHTF, all hell break loss scenario, then go crazy.
@@9SS94Cr ???? WTF are you talking about? I'm armed. Period. Regardless of who else is or isn't.....but I don't live in an area where people are stacked on top of each other anyway.....and they couldn't disarm us if they tried.
@@paulpasche7853 I agree to that. I love my pew pew stuff....but I'm in love with my edged collectibles. Lol. I definitely think a well rounded survivalist should have a way to jack somebody up without making a bunch of racket. :)
For my list it's a good knife like a spyderco or Benchmade, my Leatherman wave, a good flashlight, a glock, and a way to start a fire. All those things can be carried on my person and don't require me to carry a bag with me. A go bag can be in your car, or at your desk at work, whatever. That's where you put med kits, water bottles and filters, possibly a carbine if you have room and are allowed to keep one where you store the bag, a pry bar, some calorie dense food like fritos and snickers bars, extra clothes, etc.
Imagine thinking someone hearing your microtech will stop them from breaking into your house 😂 what are you doing? Eating chips? I can’t quite tell what sound that is
Good small water filter. Button compass and an analog watch. Also, go out practice with your bag. Scout your route out on foot. It's great exercise and you are refining your preplan.
Guys, this was fantastic content and a great collaboration across some of my favorite content creators. The weather in central PA has been stormy and severe for about a month now. My wife and I were shopping at Target when a storm knocked power out to the shopping complex. There was NO light in the store, whatsoever. Thankfully I was carrying my Olight and I was able to get my wife and myself to safety. Others were using their cell phones, and they worked ok. My little Olight was throwing almost 1000 lumens across the store. Other people were thankful for my light. Can not stress the importance of a flashlight enough. Thanks again for the great video!!
A good solid pry bar, a must for urban survival. You may need to enter or exit buildings without all the noise of booting doors in or smashing windows.
Brilliant idea that water key. But why not go further and get yourselves something we call a janitor key - basically two 4-way wrenches held together by magnet and giving you ability not only open all sorts of water faucets but also electric boxes or elevators. That might prove very useful in urban environment. Recently I have been in a situation when I needed water and there were plenty of outlets around but no knob. It wasn't a crisis, but having access to the water would make my day much better. I couldn't be bothered to carry water key on my person though and it would have to sit in my backpack. Paradoxically, had i had my backpack with me, there wouldn't be need to get to the water.
Papi Maximus lighter so you can start the trash and tire fires and water filter so you can drink the gasoline that’s going to be everywhere(A gallon of gasoline (about 4 liters) contains about 31,000 calories. )... obviously
These people acting like it's hard too survive in a first world city lmao. Food and water everywhere and places too stay. It's not the damn zombie apocalypse...
1. Cell phone. 2. Walking shoes. 3. Warm or light clothing for the season, including ball cap in the summer. 4. Wallet with plenty of cash. 5. CCW handgun. Yep, no knife. That probably would be #6. Also, if you said, "top 5 urban tools for SHTF/WROL" this list would change.
Until they have firearms and you realize you've watched too many action movies and that practicing your speech skill and stealth skill would've been the better bet
Get out gear is what every single one of you forgets. After an earthquake or during a power failure where you're trapped in a subway car, in an elevator or a building that has jammed doorways you need to be able to have gear to get you out of your situation before you even think about getting home and every single person forgets this. I carry a gerber lmf II because of the insulated handle and serrations to cut the many different types of material you find in an urban setting and if I am in a subway car I can smash the safety glass with the end of this knife. Also I carry a Schrade SCAX5 tactical axe, Leatherman Surge, True nite headlamp and a heavy duty firefighters bail out kit. I can easily stash this gear, Geo tag it and retrieve it at a later date when things get better
I live in a smaller town, but the county I am in has very small towns spread wide out. and most times you are going from town to town to get to services you need every month. it is not uncommon to have a tree fall across the road, have the mountain fall on the road, or the road fall off of the mountain. I built a 72 hour get home/survival bag into the back of my wheelchair. I made a video on my channel about the gear I put on my chair, and I have actually had to stay out overnight with nothing but my chair gear on two occasions. planning to do a video on that in July. also, I am glad to see bigger channels recommending a silcock key. I have carried one of those every since I was in the ARMY in 85-94
Coming from a 13 year old I do think a reliable Handgun that takes a very common type of ammunition such as 22.LR or 9mm should be considered an EDC item that can be implemented into your survival kit if need be, where I live there is a large amounts of crime and I do think it would be a lot worse if SHTF, I think this goes for anywhere.
@@papimaximus95 You've never been in a shit situation. I'll explain. Sometimes there is no water. Like last year when a hurricane destroyed everything around me and people were attacking each other in Wal-Mart over canned peaches (bottled water had been gone for 2 days at that point).
@@papimaximus95 Sorry, I wasn't willing to break into people's houses during the hurricane and the tub of water ran out after a few days. I NEEDED a filter in my urban survival situation. You're not very bright, are you?
Be careful with “didn’t see it coming.” Lawyers would have a heyday turning you into the criminal even when you’re defending yourself. But yes hopefully the attacker is dead so he can’t change your words either
The sound of a racking shotgun is not a fallacy. The vast majority of home break-ins happen when no one is home. Criminals are their for petty theft not violence. If they hear a shotgun rack in a house they thought was empty they will likely flee. If they don't flee then guess whose holding a racked shotgun.
Great video but the knives you chose are literally the two worst folders you could actually have. 1. Benchmade has a stupid lock which WILL break after some time and when it happens the knife will become useless. 2. The OTF is really a bad choice because it's too complex, it can break which makes it useless as well and you can't open it discreetly. Benchmade folders and OTFs are for show, if you want a knife that you can actually rely on go for maybe a Spyderco or Cold Steel.
Knipex adjustable pliers. I use them on everything. I've even turned on fire hydrants with them in a pinch. I cary that, my 1st edition letterman and a fixed blade.
Personal opinion here but for an (urban) survival knife, whether you go folder or fixed, I’d opt for a softer steel. Supersteels are attractive sure, edge holding is great for an edc but in a survival situation easy sharpening > longer edge holding. The thing is, most “accidents” with your blade that dull the edge on a softer steel will more than likely damage your supersteel too. Hitting rock, absolutely having to use your blade for prying etc. Being able to sharpen your blade on the bottom of a mug or smooth brick takes priority over a long term edge holding abilty imo.
I'll just tell you my top 5(most important to "least" important) 1. Fixed blade knife. Works for everything from self defense to splitting wood. 2. A gun. Can't go wrong with a gun. 3. A multitool. Again, can't go wrong with a good multitool. 4. A pry bar. Opens all kinds of doors😉. 5. A butterfly knife. To keep you entertained.
Thanks for sharing great video. I would have 1.Knife and i would prefer a fixed blade one with tanto shaped blade. 2 Multitool 3.Folding knife.4 Waterbottle. 5. Firesteel/Lighter 6 First aid kit.
@Rick koontz true when i was homeless in Los angeles. I never begged, i ate well by eating pigeon's, rats, and stray dogs. And homelessness today isnt like late 90s to 2000s
@Rick koontz im just glad when i was homeless i got into bushcrafting and survival watching those youtube videos on shitty internet connections at the public library did pay off
A flashlight, multi tool, trauma kit, handgun, sawed off shotgun as a last resort, Bowie knife, and as many mags and slugs as possible without hindering my movement too much. Also, a bag and some MRE’s
A thick knife, a pistol, a lighter, a trash bag, and a lot of duct tape (Can be used for duct tape it things, can be used as tinder for a fire, can make rope). Extras would be zip ties, a sillcot key, a firesteel, a small steel pot, a water filter, and more trash bags.
i carry a Bark River Bravo 1 in cpm 3v....Leatherman charge TTi....HnK VP9.....Spyderco Mannix 2.....and the bag i carry is the 5.11 all hazards prime....obviously plus a lot more including lock picks and silcock key an Olight H2r nova
Well maybe the video isn't directed only towards people living in the US...In most countries it's almost impossible to get any sort of a firearm. Ammunition will be even harder to get in a survival scenario
@@JernOne a firearm is a tool as well, just have to think a little differently. Apart from the obvious defense/offensive capabilities you can use them as signally devices, fire lighting, securing food to name just a few.
@@wzukr yes because 9/11 is how every urban survival scenario would go? Irrelevant. Also, if the non terrorists on the planes had a firearm it would have helped a lot to defeat box cutters.
@@davegiddings2545, don't forget the campaign donations to gun grabbing/gun banning Democrats that want to classify 6+ shot revolvers & anything with a detachable magazine as "high capacity assault weapons." I never will. Benchmade very clearly picked their side. Until Benchmade publicly donates equal or greater amounts to GOA and/or other gun rights advocates to try to undo what they've actively done, their "regrets" are just double talk out of both sides of their mouths. Since they haven't, their only "regret" is making their base aware of where they stand.
Glock 19 or other 9mm pistol, AR-15 in the US, AK in most of the rest of the world. 9mm ammo is plentiful in most of the world. 5.56 or .223 is easy to find here, 7.62X39 is probably easier to find in other parts of the world. Fixed blade knife. Cash, American dollars, small bills, no one will make change when they know they can get all of your money. Water filter, comfortable shoes, space blanket, poncho, etc.
FYI, I carried my Letherman Wave for a few decades in Germany. Now it is banned; you are no longer allowed to carry them. Why? Because the blade (doesn’t matter how long), can be opened and locked with one hand. It is therefore classed as a weapon.
Wow really awesome/really amazing edc Survival video!!! (:^D And My favorite tool I use in Survival is Leatherman Wave and Spyderco Para3 because I use it everyday and anywhere!!! ^w^
One thing I always took with me doing military training was a neck gaitor. Wear it around your head to keep from getting sunburnt. Wear it around your mouth and nose if its smokey or dusty. And if it's cold your breath will warm you up, even with a thin one.
Agree!!!!!. In 2011, it was a huge flood in Thailand and I had to evacuate to the safe area. Smartphone and money are all you need. Not wrong to be prepared but don't be crazy about it.
That is dumb lol people already KILL for money w/o some disaster to fuel their desperation lol you start going around flashing money on the street with or without the disaster to complicate things and you will get mobbed on haha
a solar charger should be on this list as well. batteries die and a lot of times we need to charge them but in power outages that not nearly as accessible. things like flashlights and communication devices need a charge in order to work
Sounds don't intimidate violent people.....it gives away your location...or let's them know what you have.... The only time a perp should hear you rack a shotgun is after you've blown his head off..... That said.....your company is freaking awesome and I love your vids....so I'm not trying to get down on you.
Patrick Dutton I see you have never taking a ccw or home defense training class. Actual science proves the best chance you have is to hide quietly with an already loaded weapon while you wait for the cops. You never know what weapons the other person has.
@@patrickdutton6768 it's actually settled tactically sound fact. If you have to pull a gun or a knife....the time to use it is THEN. If not it is called brandishing or menacing or attempted assault....etc. You know jackphuq about it dude....it just sounds right in your head....so you think it's true. There are many facets to the areas of self defense and if I heard you click an auto knife during an argument....your getting tapped...if you don't stop me from it with your knife that you pulled out.....
Boxer Pig ccw class I took recommended calling out if you think someone is in your house. The sound you heard might be your dog or a family member and accidentally shooting them would be worse then getting shot yourself. But yes relying on any sound being intimidating enough to scare people is foolish. Especially in SHTF when everything is out the window.
I think I would ad a couple of things a good source of fire, lighter, fero rod or even a fire steel as fire can be so versatile. It keeps you warm dry cooks your food improves your mood signals rescue and so much more. I would also get a good portable solar mat to charge the electronics we carry. If power goes out and your phone is dead or rechargeable light is dying a way to charge them up could be invaluable. Well that’s my 2 cents. Thanks for the vid guys.
2:02 I was going to take this seriously but then a grown man told me that a small click would scare an intruder, right after he compared a small knife to a shotgun. Get real
You couldnt be more wrong about the sound of the knife chasing intruders away. Please do not rely on the sound of a gun or knife racking to save you. Practice using your tools. Practice defending your home.
Couldn't agree more. If you pull a weapon you must be able and willing to use it. The idea is not to count on the sound of anything scaring people away but making them think twice before advancing which might buy you time and give you advantage in the situation. Thanks for the feedback! -Zac
I like to keep a little crystal meth in my kit for emergencies. Say you had a long, long day, been up for 20 hours , get in bed and then a calamity happens, fire, earthquake, nuclear bomb, or whatever and now you need to act , bug out, be engaged, aware and ready for action. If you are completely depleted it can be dangerous. You forget things, you are sluggish, basically you can die if you have no fuel in the tank. A little line and, boom! LETS GO!!! Seriously it could save my life. I haven’t used it since 1999 and only tried it a few times so it’s not like I would get hooked on it.
I would swap the silcock water key for a portable water filter. If you've already got pliers you can use them instead of a water key for the same purpose.
I made an Altoid survival tin which is awesome to throw in a bag and have things like clippers, tweezers, small tools and medicines. I always am using it.
Frizzlefry , I guess I just have a different opinion. I say, use your element of surprise, don’t give your position away, or give them time to be prepared to deal with an armed homeowner. Of course every person / situation is different. I just don’t think it’s a good idea to make a noise and hope for the best.
Ollie9mm I respect your opinion for sure. I’m not going to start deploying my microtech as soon as someone breaks into my house. Lol. Nor am I going to rack my shotgun. You’re right though, every situation could play out differently.
Another great option just depends on where you live. I have primarily lived in very dry desert areas so finding a pool of water that is not chlorinated in an urban environment would be more of a challenge then finding a spigot. However I lived in Florida for a while and would probably trade the key for a water filter there. -Zac
Always have a go bag in my truck with extra magazines and ammo a medical kit and warm snow clothes being im in Colorado besides that I always have my pistol and a pocket knife but in my bag I have a survival knife and random food or snacks a few water bottles and jugs of water and of course fire starting tools. The tool box of my truck I have basic mechanics tools and fluids in case of a break down and a machete and hatchet plus a good pair of boots and jacket at all times stays in the back seat and in the tool box don’t even notice it but if I need it I have it
@@Mex_the_Fox Well , some of them doesnt work even brand new, and especially as "self defense" knife. Yeah bad guy with 5$ flea market fixed blade vs you with missfired Microtech.
You're missing a key word. URBAN survival. If I'm stuck in the forest, obviously I don't want my Ultratech. But in an urban situation, the glass breaker is very valuable, its likely going to be used for some sort of defense so a dagger blade comes in handy, and the visual deterrent factor of an OTF is very useful. Keep a bigger fixed blade in your car or a small one as a neck knife, but that OTF can really come in handy.
@@ezraveno558 lol, Well every other pocket knife w/ glassbreaker Is better choice , also OTF needs more maintenence and cleaning than any other type of pocket knife. And to be fair I would be more scared of Adamas , or lets say it in better way , I would be scared of every knife. Also unless you're John Wick or any other godly skilled assasin any other blade with good grip and sharp point will do the job. You're gonna be lucky to even survive one knife attack/Fight.
I would say Lockpicks, a city rake and a short/small hook plus one or two tension wenches and padlock shims including a combination lock shim. I may have missed it but, also needles and thread for when you need to suture wounds.
Francisco Pacheco with a pry bar you need none of those. Lockpicks are really only useful when you have the time to pick, and want the lock to stay intact. In shtf locks being intact are the least of your problems.
Francisco Pacheco if by some chance you really do need to lockpick however, stick with a pick gun. It’s faster and if it breaks you get the lockpick from it anyways.
Thanks for the feedback. I would agree 100% that if you pull out a weapon you need to be ready to use that weapon. My intention here was to highlight that the act of getting ready to defend yourself could potentially be the thing that deescalates an aggressors intention. Hope that helps clarify a bit. -Zac
Great vid guys...and yeah Pastor Tim I also have the Benchmade Adamas as one of my EDC knives. Zac ,glad you made it back to the living after your accident --going to add my Shemagh to my EDc year round (it has many uses as you said)...and the Wave just rocks!
1. Knife
2. Medical kit
3. Multitool
4. Water container
5. Lighter/ fire starter
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Actually On this list #1. Should be a little over half a Grand to buy these knives & tools we advertising.
1.Water
2.Firearm
3. Multitool with knife blade
4.Flashlight
Also,
If the perp is close enough to hear you open your knife, you're already screwed.
A single microtech is in the price range of budget handguns and tasers....
that makes it even more silly
You're not thinking of how to use a OTF in that situation correctly in respects to using it's sound as a teterrent. I carried one as my work knife as an EMT... in Detroit, I'd keep it tuned so it sounded as much like a firearm cambering a round as possible. If a situation was Sketchy like no PD on scene (SUPER commone in Kwami's Detroit), and questionable people on the street, before I took the stretcher out I'd put my foot up on the bumper, with my back to them let the thing rip open, then point it at the ground while cocking it a manner that looks like you're again cycling a round to the chamber, tuck it back into the lowest pocket and fix my boot. Peoples attitudes would shift walking to the back of the truck they'd look like, is this prey, and when I'd look back after messing with that knife, it was a look like, "Nah it's not worth it, to mess with that guy."
...Violence Perceived is Violence Achieved...
If there’s really rioting in the streets, nobody’s going nowhere. Even with a firearm, it will be dangerous and likely not worth the attempt. I agree with Tim and you best bugin until you have a clear way to get off the X.
I whole heartedly agree with you, the only thing I would say to counter that is that if you are forced from your home, then stealth of some kind is the best thing to do.
Yup. More than likely most soy boys will just need a few day supply of Starbucks. Some tissues to cry in and maybe have a fire with. Boo boo kits are sold everywhere.
I'd go as far as saying most situations(Riots/civil unrest severe weather active shooter) the safest thing to do is shelter in place at your place of work or a safe building(I just assume worst case scenario when something happens ie an environment where you're most likely having to stow a firearm or any major weapon in your car safe as the building you're in prohibits them). I am a huge proponent of keeping a set of "Motel Keys" in a Bugout bag, they temporarily disable a lock, allowing you do hide or rest securely until the situation has resolved it self or has gotten to a point where travel is a safe option.
A physical / paper/ map of whatever city or area you live in.
A good idea! Never thought of that thank you for that
Make sure you have it laminated. Can take it somewhere or buy your own laminating supplies for cheap
I’ll just stick with google maps
I live in Santa Rosa Ca- that being said, I was home, asleep next to my son when the Tubbs Fire broke out and I was evacuated at 3:30 AM telling me to “get out and leave the valuables alone and just leave as fast as possible.” This was one of my first experiences with a red alert, Evac warning, with “no patrol” warning- this means that they expect you to be gone, and to not endanger yourself by staying in unsafe place- my home was deemed unsafe, and was being pillaged by thieves that were “looting” the evacuated homes. Signs were up on doorknobs “you loot, we shoot!” And it felt like it was only a message left by those who were obviously gone and it was clearly stamped on the door. I had been in situations before where I had to call the police, and even then when there’s any emergency in an un-evacuated area, it takes about 10 minutes for anyone to get there- this situation was completely different and it was a “no police area.” The streets were covered and it was impossible to drive out unless you were waiting in line and it stayed black as night for days and days with no power (burned) and no police (they were all busy and not able to respond to the high amount of calls) and it was “bugout/SHTF” situation. I was relieved to already have a bag made, and I was worried that the fire would spread to my safe locations all the way across the bay area. Not only is it smart to consider anything, I feel like it is now naïve to think that something crazy couldn’t happen to me and my son. My love of folders had my bag already packed with a few really good plates, and some good medical kits for me and my son, and all of the things that I thought that I had been caring around for no reason we’re automatically some of the most valuable things I could have on me and wouldn’t be able to buy right away. It never hurts to be too prepared. It can hurt when you are under prepared. There should always be a good bag prepped, and ready to grab within seconds. I had to leave my place with my socks off and with what I could grab- it pays to have a bugout bag ready. You owe it to yourself, and to your family in my opinion!! In a bad situation, we need the good guys happy and healthy with the rest of us and we don’t want to become the target while being unprepared. Love the adamus- same SNG vibe or Medford vibe - nice choice. And the can trick was new for me and I thought I watched them all after being a traveller for years and hitting the road for almost 6 years straight and living out of tents with friends. My son’s mom can open a Can with her bare hands and a rock and I start to feel a little less survival-ready when I’m digging around for a p-38 military opener lol. Zac always has the best tips and I think he’s a dad too - I get that “protector of my kin” vibe from him and that “ready for anything” attitude. Zac, you rolled around Vegas in the same way I did along the Ca coast (hitching /traveling). Would love to hear about some of the ways that you used your knives for traveling, because Lord knows I have wild stories about how the sound of a well - flipped knife was able to clear back a couple steps for my son’s mother when she was getting harassed by three guys in the park after dark. I heard her scream and came running and the first thing I did was slam out the knife and scream as loud as I could - THEY BOLTEDDD when they saw how much I cared about it, and the jump back when I deployed the knife was a sure sign of defense in itself. Zac is exactly right that the sound something makes can have a huge role in a “oh shit” situation where you may need to defend yourself and you want that extra “don’t do it” sound to your tools!! Best video in a long time. Great choices you guys. Zac’s a champ and I can’t get enough Zac picks and useful tips - please keep em comin!
1. A .22 mag pistol is concealable and lethal...with a suppressor it’s ideal. Thousands of rounds can be easily carried.
2.Life straw(small portable water filter)....and water.
3. Decent knife
4. A back pack for misc. items you find(dried foods, lighter, tools, meds, bullets etc)
5.Xlarge bottle of Advil.
Love the video but please don’t spread that “rack the shotgun to let them know you have it”. The only time a bad guy should know you’re armed is when you are putting rounds in them. Don’t give away the best thing you have going for you in a home invasion which is the element of surprise that you are an armed home owner. Sincerely, USMC infantry/Afghan vet and firearms instructor.
I really enjoy it when Blade HQ teams up with guys like Tim, Nick, Mike, Shane and others in the community. I like to hear a lot of different perspectives on what works and what doesn't. Some I agree with, some I don't, all are welcome and valuable.
With whole 'letting the attacker know you're armed', I'm gonna quote Shakespeare, "Have more than you show, speak less than you know." The only time an attacker is going to know I'm armed with a knife is when it's in his kidney
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I agree. Weapons equal power which equals resources. Nobody robs the homeless man who has nothing. If you've got guns and people find out, they will come for you.
@@33rdGemini they will come and they will die when they try to take what is mine
Remind me not to cross you in a dark alley
@@yurisilvestri7388 I'm plenty friendly if you actually need something. I usually give food to homeless people at stop lights. But like any other animal, back me into a corner and try and harm me and I will do my best to stay alive
Mini crowbar, trust me on this.
@Jack Obrein - That crowbar can create shelter from bad weather or a bad crowd. Don't forget basement pipes always have water if you have the right tool.
Sure, look how well it worked out in Half Life ...
I have a mini prybar in my pack.
My pack has an ox mini prybar in it, got a hammer end so it's a decent two in one
Why?
Great setup, very realistic kit. One additional item: a small headlight; good to have your both hands free when needed
I'm not a survivalist far from it but even then i know an auto knife is not suitable for survival. the simpler the better.
I agree an OTF is not what I'd choose. I carried an AFO and auto Styker in Iraq and Afghanistan. Never had a problem and used it a thousand times more than a fixed blade.
The spirit behind the video is EDC that can help. Most US cities you're going to jail if you have a fixed blade or it's just not practical. I personally carry a Guardian 3 and my AFO, but I live in the south where I don't have to worry about cops. The Guardian is not an ideal survival knife but it's light weight and comfortable. I have a few "survival" knives. They're fine once shit goes sideways, but annoying everyday as a civilian.
@Griztophe LeBaire ok. So do I.
@Griztophe LeBaire I agree. I'd tell everyone to carry a fixed blade, a folder and a gun whether it's legal or not myself. I don't have a RUclips channel though. That was my original point. They were just making suggestions and the comment about autos is not based in fact. It's an opinion. Autos are fine for EDC and can be used for survival. All that happens when the spring breaks is it becomes a button lock knife. Not much different from any other locking folder.
If you have a full tang and some poon tang you can survive.
@@dark_gravity_edc what shitty state do you live in where you go to jail for any kind of knife?
Gloves, i almost always have some mechanix gloves on me or near by and in an urban environment during a disaster would be essential
Absolutely! I also have some paramedic grade rubber gloves in my day bag/car and first aid kit.
Hell yeah I love my mechanix gloves. I have a regular black pair and a black mpact pair, like you said always on me or close by
Damn Zac, I didn't know about your accident. Glad you're up and running again. Also, the sling backpack thing is genius.
Thanks man! Glad to still be kicking around.👊
What happened
Nvm
“Knowledge weighs nothing.” Right on!
I believe having about 50 buck cash helps in many ways. Also I believe that everyone should carry a good backpack, not a tactical backpack but an everyday backpack. I keep my first aid kit in there and a couple other things that are good for emergencies.
Yea, be the gray man, and try to blend in, vs. the tactical Joe.
I know I’m like the 100th person to facepalm over the “shotgun rack” thing... but dear lord is that a terrible plan. You have to assume for that to work you’re attacker is of sound mind.
Love the channel & buy knives from you but ignoring a firearm in any survival scenario is a bad idea. You’re not going to be able to use your gear when the other guy shoots you for it.
Thanks for the feedback. I couldn't agree more that you should never count on the sound or appearance of something to scare some one off. Simply put if you pull it you should be willing and able to use it. The idea is that when all other things fail to deescalate this may be the line where some one would stop and realize your seriousness. -Zac
I always heard that a shotgun was the best weapon to have in that situation but not because of the sound. I've always understood that a shotgun with buckshot or birdshot minimizes collateral damage because the pellets often won't make it through a wall if you do need to shoot like bullets from a handgun or rifle might, minimizing the risk of hitting an unintended target.
loamy47 it all depends on your specific situation.
@@loamy4743 Buckshot, particularly the larger pellets, will easily make it through multiple walls. A typical 12ga 00 buck shell is nine pellets, each .33 cal and ~55gr, moving ~1200 fps. That's about the same as a hot .32 ACP load out of a +5" barrel. And you're firing nine of them.
Smaller pellets have less mass, thus less inertia. They can be deflected and stopped much easier by sheet rock and other materials in your walls. That said, #4 buck and #6 birdshot will still go through a wall or two. Part of this is because shotgun patterns don't spread near as fast as a lot of people think. At 10 feet, the pattern will be a couple inches across at most. So even if the first pellets don't go through the wall, they will weaken it, making it easier for the following pellets to break through.
Paul Harrel has done excellent videos experimenting with shotguns in home defense scenarios. ruclips.net/video/zaR1EVybUgc/видео.html
You should look into getting your knives somewhere else their guys blow me off on a fuck up and didn’t even offer me a 5% discount they are dicks
That water key was definitely something I hadn't thought of before. I don't live in a big city, but I've seen countless times where water spouts had the little handle removed. It was brilliant, because in any "survival situation" water is definitely a key thing you need to find access to.
I would throw in a water bottle. It's good to have the water key but you need to be able to take the water with you as well.
In the cities you can find bottles just about everywhere
Yea because it's so hard too find water in a first world city lmao..
I really like the idea that you guys emphasized the brain being the most important tool to survive in a situation. You can have the best of the best tools in your pack but they don’t amount to anything unless you know how to use them. And admittedly I’m a Leatherman freak, I have almost every large leatherman tool out there.
Lastly, a lock pick kit, they can fit in a typical wallet.
Good fitness is critical. - dude with the beer thumbnail
1 ) Taurus raging judge magnum with a grip of munitions 2 ) Cold steel trailmaster bowie knife 3 ) Lightning strike fire steel 4 ) Grail water filter bottle with stanley camping cup5 ) Mestel SGE 150 or SGE 400/3
Please show how to fix a broken car with a multitool. And use the bottle cord as shoe lace, too. I want to see that really.
Wouldn't be a pry bar and a gun with ammo the better choice?
They live in a people's republic area I think.....the only ones with guns there are bad guys and govt. The honest citizens are at the mercy of the above two parties.
It depends on the context. If we are talking about the scenario they mentioned, aka natural disaster or other types of emergencies which you will need to travel with a lot of other people and the law enforcement is not completely down, then having a loaded gun is more trouble than benefits, weights you down and draws a lot of unwanted attention. A prybar shares a similar problem, and I hope you are not the one who try to loot during the initial chaos.
If we are talking about SHTF, all hell break loss scenario, then go crazy.
@@9SS94Cr ???? WTF are you talking about? I'm armed. Period. Regardless of who else is or isn't.....but I don't live in an area where people are stacked on top of each other anyway.....and they couldn't disarm us if they tried.
Firearms would be a separate category and a separate video.
@@paulpasche7853 I agree to that. I love my pew pew stuff....but I'm in love with my edged collectibles. Lol. I definitely think a well rounded survivalist should have a way to jack somebody up without making a bunch of racket. :)
For my list it's a good knife like a spyderco or Benchmade, my Leatherman wave, a good flashlight, a glock, and a way to start a fire. All those things can be carried on my person and don't require me to carry a bag with me. A go bag can be in your car, or at your desk at work, whatever. That's where you put med kits, water bottles and filters, possibly a carbine if you have room and are allowed to keep one where you store the bag, a pry bar, some calorie dense food like fritos and snickers bars, extra clothes, etc.
Also note that I don't live in a super urban environment even though it is a city, so my list would be different than someone in a true urban setting.
Great list!👊
Imagine thinking someone hearing your microtech will stop them from breaking into your house 😂 what are you doing? Eating chips? I can’t quite tell what sound that is
:'D
*click* I'm warning ya!
Attacker: cries in pulling out large bat
Good small water filter. Button compass and an analog watch. Also, go out practice with your bag. Scout your route out on foot. It's great exercise and you are refining your preplan.
Great idea to run through some common routes you could use between home and work!👊
Guys, this was fantastic content and a great collaboration across some of my favorite content creators. The weather in central PA has been stormy and severe for about a month now. My wife and I were shopping at Target when a storm knocked power out to the shopping complex. There was NO light in the store, whatsoever. Thankfully I was carrying my Olight and I was able to get my wife and myself to safety. Others were using their cell phones, and they worked ok. My little Olight was throwing almost 1000 lumens across the store. Other people were thankful for my light. Can not stress the importance of a flashlight enough. Thanks again for the great video!!
Which model olight?
A good solid pry bar, a must for urban survival. You may need to enter or exit buildings without all the noise of booting doors in or smashing windows.
A 4-way sillcock key is a MUST in an urban survival setting.
We agree😁
Brilliant idea that water key. But why not go further and get yourselves something we call a janitor key - basically two 4-way wrenches held together by magnet and giving you ability not only open all sorts of water faucets but also electric boxes or elevators. That might prove very useful in urban environment.
Recently I have been in a situation when I needed water and there were plenty of outlets around but no knob. It wasn't a crisis, but having access to the water would make my day much better.
I couldn't be bothered to carry water key on my person though and it would have to sit in my backpack. Paradoxically, had i had my backpack with me, there wouldn't be need to get to the water.
Lighter
Multi tool
Flashlight
First aid
Water bottle w/ filter (like the sawyer)
Papi Maximus lighter so you can start the trash and tire fires and water filter so you can drink the gasoline that’s going to be everywhere(A gallon of gasoline (about 4 liters) contains about 31,000 calories. )... obviously
These people acting like it's hard too survive in a first world city lmao.
Food and water everywhere and places too stay.
It's not the damn zombie apocalypse...
1. Cell phone.
2. Walking shoes.
3. Warm or light clothing for the season, including ball cap in the summer.
4. Wallet with plenty of cash.
5. CCW handgun.
Yep, no knife. That probably would be #6.
Also, if you said, "top 5 urban tools for SHTF/WROL" this list would change.
Great list!
Handgun??? Survival your going to fight off attackers. Maybe one but when they have power numbers having a firearm is your equalizer.
Until they have firearms and you realize you've watched too many action movies and that practicing your speech skill and stealth skill would've been the better bet
Get out gear is what every single one of you forgets.
After an earthquake or during a power failure where you're trapped in a subway car, in an elevator or a building that has jammed doorways you need to be able to have gear to get you out of your situation before you even think about getting home and every single person forgets this. I carry a gerber lmf II because of the insulated handle and serrations to cut the many different types of material you find in an urban setting and if I am in a subway car I can smash the safety glass with the end of this knife. Also I carry a Schrade SCAX5 tactical axe, Leatherman Surge, True nite headlamp and a heavy duty firefighters bail out kit. I can easily stash this gear, Geo tag it and retrieve it at a later date when things get better
A portable water filter in case water is not drinkable. U can make it drinkable by the filtration system.
I live in a smaller town, but the county I am in has very small towns spread wide out. and most times you are going from town to town to get to services you need every month. it is not uncommon to have a tree fall across the road, have the mountain fall on the road, or the road fall off of the mountain. I built a 72 hour get home/survival bag into the back of my wheelchair. I made a video on my channel about the gear I put on my chair, and I have actually had to stay out overnight with nothing but my chair gear on two occasions. planning to do a video on that in July. also, I am glad to see bigger channels recommending a silcock key. I have carried one of those every since I was in the ARMY in 85-94
#5 Multi-tool ( Swiss, Leatherman etc.
#4 Knife (Fixed blade)
#3 Med pack
#2 Body armour
#1 Gun and ammo
Armor? ... Nah too heavy. Get a big German Bible. Ain't nothin gets through the first 1/4 of that
You preparing for zombie apocalypse??
Mall nerds lmao.
"Omg earthquake! Quick got too grab my guns and body armour!" Lmao
@@AG.Floats When another earthquake the size of San Francisco 1906 hits and destroys 80% of whatever city you're in, you'll want guns and body armor.
Coming from a 13 year old I do think a reliable Handgun that takes a very common type of ammunition such as 22.LR or 9mm should be considered an EDC item that can be implemented into your survival kit if need be, where I live there is a large amounts of crime and I do think it would be a lot worse if SHTF, I think this goes for anywhere.
Lock pick/prybar
Multi tool
Firearm
Knife
Water Filter
flashlight
@@teun7923
Fleshlight as well.
@@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS also very important for your proteine lol
@@papimaximus95
You've never been in a shit situation.
I'll explain. Sometimes there is no water.
Like last year when a hurricane destroyed everything around me and people were attacking each other in Wal-Mart over canned peaches (bottled water had been gone for 2 days at that point).
@@papimaximus95
Sorry, I wasn't willing to break into people's houses during the hurricane and the tub of water ran out after a few days. I NEEDED a filter in my urban survival situation. You're not very bright, are you?
My heart sank when you mentioned racking a shotgun to intimidate a home invader
"The sound of racking the shotgun" is a fallacy. You know what's more dissuading to an attacker? Being shot or stabbed when they didnt see it coming.
There is a saying that I heard alot growing up, knives are not ment to be seen they are ment to be felt.
Be careful with “didn’t see it coming.” Lawyers would have a heyday turning you into the criminal even when you’re defending yourself. But yes hopefully the attacker is dead so he can’t change your words either
The sound of a racking shotgun is not a fallacy. The vast majority of home break-ins happen when no one is home. Criminals are their for petty theft not violence. If they hear a shotgun rack in a house they thought was empty they will likely flee. If they don't flee then guess whose holding a racked shotgun.
Really? Tell that to gun store owners. That's where you hear it.
I don't know, I'd think twice before attacking someone when I hear them rack a shotgun.....
I agree a pocket knife it's a great survival I always carry a multi tool I use it at work and I use it in the woods and around the house
That water key is a genius item. I'm going to get one asap
Agree - I've seen this before and I need to one, as well.
Daniel Rios
They're actually called a sillcock key when you look for one
I just got one. Now, when l’m walking around with it, I’m looking at buildings in a whole new way!
Great video but the knives you chose are literally the two worst folders you could actually have.
1. Benchmade has a stupid lock which WILL break after some time and when it happens the knife will become useless.
2. The OTF is really a bad choice because it's too complex, it can break which makes it useless as well and you can't open it discreetly.
Benchmade folders and OTFs are for show, if you want a knife that you can actually rely on go for maybe a Spyderco or Cold Steel.
It's called a silcock key.
Knipex adjustable pliers. I use them on everything. I've even turned on fire hydrants with them in a pinch. I cary that, my 1st edition letterman and a fixed blade.
You should do zac’s knife collection you showed a couple when heels getting a new knife but I would love to se the hole thing
Personal opinion here but for an (urban) survival knife, whether you go folder or fixed, I’d opt for a softer steel. Supersteels are attractive sure, edge holding is great for an edc but in a survival situation easy sharpening > longer edge holding. The thing is, most “accidents” with your blade that dull the edge on a softer steel will more than likely damage your supersteel too. Hitting rock, absolutely having to use your blade for prying etc. Being able to sharpen your blade on the bottom of a mug or smooth brick takes priority over a long term edge holding abilty imo.
You guys should make a video about left handed knifes and Multi tools
I'll just tell you my top 5(most important to "least" important)
1. Fixed blade knife. Works for everything from self defense to splitting wood.
2. A gun. Can't go wrong with a gun.
3. A multitool. Again, can't go wrong with a good multitool.
4. A pry bar. Opens all kinds of doors😉.
5. A butterfly knife. To keep you entertained.
Zac- good tips & great attitude-blade hq hit gold when you signed on- well done!!
Thanks for sharing great video. I would have 1.Knife and i would prefer a fixed blade one with tanto shaped blade. 2 Multitool 3.Folding knife.4 Waterbottle. 5. Firesteel/Lighter 6 First aid kit.
A homeless man has a higher chance of survival then you or me in a urban environment
@Rick koontz true when i was homeless in Los angeles. I never begged, i ate well by eating pigeon's, rats, and stray dogs. And homelessness today isnt like late 90s to 2000s
@Rick koontz im just glad when i was homeless i got into bushcrafting and survival watching those youtube videos on shitty internet connections at the public library did pay off
Yeah but is anyone paying attention to him?
@@crowman8914 how did you trap and kill these animals. Mainly stray dogs?? I bet that was ugly business. .
When the soup kitchen folds up so does the homeless people...!
Knipex Cobolt mini bolt cutters. I figure this would be very useful in an urban environment.
Do a video on a edc bag
I wholeheartedly agree.
A flashlight, multi tool, trauma kit, handgun, sawed off shotgun as a last resort, Bowie knife, and as many mags and slugs as possible without hindering my movement too much. Also, a bag and some MRE’s
Every survival load out needs a firearm. It’s one of if not the most important tool in a survival scenario.
Yes I agree! 100% I believe people that don't have Firearms during a terror Time they will be the first to go.
A thick knife, a pistol, a lighter, a trash bag, and a lot of duct tape (Can be used for duct tape it things, can be used as tinder for a fire, can make rope). Extras would be zip ties, a sillcot key, a firesteel, a small steel pot, a water filter, and more trash bags.
Ohh and a bandana that’s a super good thing to have.
Great vid y’all! 👍
i carry a Bark River Bravo 1 in cpm 3v....Leatherman charge TTi....HnK VP9.....Spyderco Mannix 2.....and the bag i carry is the 5.11 all hazards prime....obviously plus a lot more including lock picks and silcock key an Olight H2r nova
Umm..I think a handgun should have cracked the top 5
Well maybe the video isn't directed only towards people living in the US...In most countries it's almost impossible to get any sort of a firearm. Ammunition will be even harder to get in a survival scenario
Dont want to get demonetized
A knife is a tool, not only self-defense. Hard to get work done with a gun
@@JernOne a firearm is a tool as well, just have to think a little differently. Apart from the obvious defense/offensive capabilities you can use them as signally devices, fire lighting, securing food to name just a few.
@@wzukr yes because 9/11 is how every urban survival scenario would go? Irrelevant. Also, if the non terrorists on the planes had a firearm it would have helped a lot to defeat box cutters.
was the outcut in the guys hat to access his peripheral vision?? just curious..
They are notches for sunglasses.
We don't buy Benchmade like we don't buy Nike, Levi's, or Yeti. Anti 2A never gets a dime.
What did Benchmade do?
They helped the local police chop up a bunch of confiscated guns. They admitted it was a bad idea afterwards, but damage to their rep had been done.
@@davegiddings2545, don't forget the campaign donations to gun grabbing/gun banning Democrats that want to classify 6+ shot revolvers & anything with a detachable magazine as "high capacity assault weapons." I never will. Benchmade very clearly picked their side. Until Benchmade publicly donates equal or greater amounts to GOA and/or other gun rights advocates to try to undo what they've actively done, their "regrets" are just double talk out of both sides of their mouths. Since they haven't, their only "regret" is making their base aware of where they stand.
@@LTSRIDE24 I'm guessing you buy from Troy Indus. as well?
@@judesheckelberg5135 I don't have much Troy. A pair of iron sights on my vector & that's it. Are they compromised also?
Glock 19 or other 9mm pistol, AR-15 in the US, AK in most of the rest of the world. 9mm ammo is plentiful in most of the world. 5.56 or .223 is easy to find here, 7.62X39 is probably easier to find in other parts of the world. Fixed blade knife. Cash, American dollars, small bills, no one will make change when they know they can get all of your money. Water filter, comfortable shoes, space blanket, poncho, etc.
I would disagree about the pump shot gun sound. You dont load your gun to scare. You load your gun to go to work
FYI, I carried my Letherman Wave for a few decades in Germany.
Now it is banned; you are no longer allowed to carry them. Why?
Because the blade (doesn’t matter how long), can be opened and locked with one hand. It is therefore classed as a weapon.
Wow really awesome/really amazing edc Survival video!!! (:^D
And
My favorite tool I use in Survival is Leatherman Wave and Spyderco Para3 because I use it everyday and anywhere!!! ^w^
One thing I always took with me doing military training was a neck gaitor. Wear it around your head to keep from getting sunburnt. Wear it around your mouth and nose if its smokey or dusty. And if it's cold your breath will warm you up, even with a thin one.
No. 1 tool for Urban Survival - Money 💰
ATech Reviews money will be worthless. Better to barter with things such as ammo, clean water, tools, food medicine...
Agree!!!!!.
In 2011, it was a huge flood in Thailand and I had to evacuate to the safe area.
Smartphone and money are all you need.
Not wrong to be prepared but don't be crazy about it.
@@flatman5632 Cigarettes also!
I disagree. We had an earthquake recently and cc machines and ATM s were down but cash was king. It just depends.
That is dumb lol people already KILL for money w/o some disaster to fuel their desperation lol you start going around flashing money on the street with or without the disaster to complicate things and you will get mobbed on haha
a solar charger should be on this list as well. batteries die and a lot of times we need to charge them but in power outages that not nearly as accessible. things like flashlights and communication devices need a charge in order to work
The click of a knife opening inspires as much terror as a bug going splat on a car windshield. Get real ...
The water key is not as light however can make the difference in survival. Food 3 weeks, water 3 days, air 3 minutes.
Sounds don't intimidate violent people.....it gives away your location...or let's them know what you have.... The only time a perp should hear you rack a shotgun is after you've blown his head off.....
That said.....your company is freaking awesome and I love your vids....so I'm not trying to get down on you.
Red River thought the same
i get you’re a tough guy but science disagrees
Patrick Dutton I see you have never taking a ccw or home defense training class. Actual science proves the best chance you have is to hide quietly with an already loaded weapon while you wait for the cops. You never know what weapons the other person has.
@@patrickdutton6768 it's actually settled tactically sound fact. If you have to pull a gun or a knife....the time to use it is THEN. If not it is called brandishing or menacing or attempted assault....etc. You know jackphuq about it dude....it just sounds right in your head....so you think it's true. There are many facets to the areas of self defense and if I heard you click an auto knife during an argument....your getting tapped...if you don't stop me from it with your knife that you pulled out.....
Boxer Pig ccw class I took recommended calling out if you think someone is in your house. The sound you heard might be your dog or a family member and accidentally shooting them would be worse then getting shot yourself. But yes relying on any sound being intimidating enough to scare people is foolish. Especially in SHTF when everything is out the window.
I think I would ad a couple of things a good source of fire, lighter, fero rod or even a fire steel as fire can be so versatile. It keeps you warm dry cooks your food improves your mood signals rescue and so much more. I would also get a good portable solar mat to charge the electronics we carry. If power goes out and your phone is dead or rechargeable light is dying a way to charge them up could be invaluable. Well that’s my 2 cents. Thanks for the vid guys.
There should be 6 things.
1. GOD./Bible.
2. Gun with ammo,
3. Good multitool,
4. fixed blade Knife full tang.
5. flashlight,
6. lifestraw,
yea let me just put god in my pocket
@@aesopwolf3126 Sorry you don't like my 1st. Choice.
Lmao yea go pray for your survival
@@AG.Floats why is my belief so funny to you? I wouldn't make fun of yours whatever your belief is.
@@AG.Floats Thats the first and best choice.Without Jesus you will not survive and without Him you can say hello to Hell.Repent
2:02 I was going to take this seriously but then a grown man told me that a small click would scare an intruder, right after he compared a small knife to a shotgun. Get real
You couldnt be more wrong about the sound of the knife chasing intruders away. Please do not rely on the sound of a gun or knife racking to save you. Practice using your tools. Practice defending your home.
Couldn't agree more. If you pull a weapon you must be able and willing to use it. The idea is not to count on the sound of anything scaring people away but making them think twice before advancing which might buy you time and give you advantage in the situation. Thanks for the feedback! -Zac
2:00 that's not what he's referring to BigDaddy
I like to keep a little crystal meth in my kit for emergencies. Say you had a long, long day, been up for 20 hours , get in bed and then a calamity happens, fire, earthquake, nuclear bomb, or whatever and now you need to act , bug out, be engaged, aware and ready for action. If you are completely depleted it can be dangerous. You forget things, you are sluggish, basically you can die if you have no fuel in the tank. A little line and, boom! LETS GO!!! Seriously it could save my life. I haven’t used it since 1999 and only tried it a few times so it’s not like I would get hooked on it.
You missed the most important one.....a pistol.....haha
I would swap the silcock water key for a portable water filter. If you've already got pliers you can use them instead of a water key for the same purpose.
Yooooo, I love this type of video:)! Good job 👍
I made an Altoid survival tin which is awesome to throw in a bag and have things like clippers, tweezers, small tools and medicines. I always am using it.
Keep it in a Ziploc bag. It would keep it dry and you will have a spare bag for your kit
Wait...... no gun?!?!? Survival...... and no gun?
Probably didn't want to get demonitized?
Surly a gun increases the chance people won't survive
Yak Fishing with Keith Carson I feel like that’s the only reason
no one it’s about personal survival
no one it Increases the chance that the thug trying to attack you won’t survive yes.
Byrd cara cara 2, leatherman supertool 300, fenix pd36r, eno double hammock,10x10 synthetic tarp
urban survival kits without basic lockpick sets are silly
Lock picking is timely I'd never want to be out in the open that long in an urban survival.
i like that u dudes dont argue and fight against each other...discovery series??
Has a multitool with a can opener on it. RUB IT ON THE FILTHY CONCRETE!
Alot of holes in this video, i think they are trying to show off how much survival skills they know.
What would you change to these items?
Yeah effectively sanding it to where you will end up with metal shavings in your food.
@@grizzlycountry1030 that's how you get your iron and minerals.
@@ethanstang9941 a water bottle?
Someone may have already mentioned this. If you are in a plumbing dept searching for a water key you may have to ask for a “sillcock key”.
I cringed when you talked about racking the shotgun... ok video except for that nonsense.
??? That's the whole idea. Hopefully they cringe or they're about to have a bad day.
Frizzlefry , I guess I just have a different opinion. I say, use your element of surprise, don’t give your position away, or give them time to be prepared to deal with an armed homeowner. Of course every person / situation is different. I just don’t think it’s a good idea to make a noise and hope for the best.
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Ollie9mm I respect your opinion for sure. I’m not going to start deploying my microtech as soon as someone breaks into my house. Lol. Nor am I going to rack my shotgun. You’re right though, every situation could play out differently.
Frizzlefry if someone were to break into my house they may hear my micro tech deploying, because I just sit there and fire it over and over again. 😂
My top 5, a good flash light, ZT 0808, leather man wave, med kit and my S&W shield.
Well thought out list!
Water key? I suggest a good quality packable water filter.
Another great option just depends on where you live. I have primarily lived in very dry desert areas so finding a pool of water that is not chlorinated in an urban environment would be more of a challenge then finding a spigot. However I lived in Florida for a while and would probably trade the key for a water filter there. -Zac
Always have a go bag in my truck with extra magazines and ammo a medical kit and warm snow clothes being im in Colorado besides that I always have my pistol and a pocket knife but in my bag I have a survival knife and random food or snacks a few water bottles and jugs of water and of course fire starting tools. The tool box of my truck I have basic mechanics tools and fluids in case of a break down and a machete and hatchet plus a good pair of boots and jacket at all times stays in the back seat and in the tool box don’t even notice it but if I need it I have it
Why bother with a water key if you already have a good set of pliers on your multi tool?
I agree lets see Zac's knife collection
An auto knife for a SHTF scenario? No way and base that in the "sound" benefit? no, just don't do that...
Some of these guys making vids like this are so clueless, literally giving advice that is going to get people killed smh
Stickers for a settling torch, or propane torch start a fire for if you can't use magnesium Stryker
Ultratech... Survival... no thanks , otherwise awesome video !
In a survival situation you probably don't wanna have so many moving parts like in an automatic OTF knife that can fail...
@@Mex_the_Fox Well , some of them doesnt work even brand new, and especially as "self defense" knife. Yeah bad guy with 5$ flea market fixed blade vs you with missfired Microtech.
You're missing a key word. URBAN survival. If I'm stuck in the forest, obviously I don't want my Ultratech. But in an urban situation, the glass breaker is very valuable, its likely going to be used for some sort of defense so a dagger blade comes in handy, and the visual deterrent factor of an OTF is very useful. Keep a bigger fixed blade in your car or a small one as a neck knife, but that OTF can really come in handy.
@@ezraveno558 lol, Well every other pocket knife w/ glassbreaker Is better choice , also OTF needs more maintenence and cleaning than any other type of pocket knife. And to be fair I would be more scared of Adamas , or lets say it in better way , I would be scared of every knife. Also unless you're John Wick or any other godly skilled assasin any other blade with good grip and sharp point will do the job. You're gonna be lucky to even survive one knife attack/Fight.
@@gilbertmckown6161 Well said.
I would say Lockpicks, a city rake and a short/small hook plus one or two tension wenches and padlock shims including a combination lock shim. I may have missed it but, also needles and thread for when you need to suture wounds.
Francisco Pacheco with a pry bar you need none of those. Lockpicks are really only useful when you have the time to pick, and want the lock to stay intact. In shtf locks being intact are the least of your problems.
Francisco Pacheco if by some chance you really do need to lockpick however, stick with a pick gun. It’s faster and if it breaks you get the lockpick from it anyways.
@1:55 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO PUT THAT LOGIC OUT OF YOUR MIND.....
I know right, why do Americans always think that there going to be in a knife fight?
no one Yea, that's more of a London thing :P
I agree. That sound is more likely to get you killed. No one should ever see/hear your knife - they should feel it when necessary.
no one because criminals are allowed to run loose.
Thanks for the feedback. I would agree 100% that if you pull out a weapon you need to be ready to use that weapon. My intention here was to highlight that the act of getting ready to defend yourself could potentially be the thing that deescalates an aggressors intention. Hope that helps clarify a bit. -Zac
Great vid guys...and yeah Pastor Tim I also have the Benchmade Adamas as one of my EDC knives. Zac ,glad you made it back to the living after your accident --going to add my Shemagh to my EDc year round (it has many uses as you said)...and the Wave just rocks!