I bought my first KaBar the day before payday and unfortunately only had enough money for the large box of Rose Art crayons, they're not nearly as good as Crayola.
@@theKashConnoisseur I appreciate your comment. In these moments, where I question my KA-BAR 1213 purchase 2 days ago, your point brings me comfort and fulfilment. Long live you and your wisdom. And long live my KA-BAR 1213 that I will now keep, thanks to you.
Mike! We need more recce/survival vids! The gun reviews are cool, but I feel like I get more value out of your survival/wilderness/recce type content. Keep up the great work sir!
The best protection I have found for preventing rust on your knives is using the smallest amount of Burt's Bees Hand Salve. Just a tiny amount, wipe off excess and I guarantee your knife will not rust. Really helpful
@@Tgdr2 I am not, just make sure you use only a little bit. Don't let it get goopy. Rust can show up a few hours after water exposure. My "test" has shown it has worked every time now.
Totally agree with the knife recommendation, RAT 5 or 4 are freaking awesome. Took the RAT 5 to a survival course and it out preformed 90% of the knives other guys brought. Skinning was indeed a pain in the ass so not ideal for a hunting knife, but in a survival situation you can make it work. And I’m not wearing pants.
Ontario makes excellent knives for a very modest cost point. The RAT series is spot on. I have a 4 and a 5. And recently the TAK has been added to my knife usage. My pilot survival knife is a Camillus, 70s era.
Having been in the military, I would agree with your choices of knives. Also, having been in the field a bit myself, I enjoy your professionalism and the fact that you are so straightforward. Keep up the good work.
As a knifemaker, this feedback is key. I like to use 1095 or O1 as edge steel but forgeweld other corrosion resistant steel/other metals to the more exposed areas.
bought an esee 4 a few months ago. now garand thumb recommends it. i've never felt more fulfillment in my life. i shall clothe my firstborn in flannel to honour the thot-vaccinator and bringer of knowledge, garand thumb the great!
I trust your knife reviews because your blades aren't all shiny and fresh out of the box. They're beat to shit so it's clear you use them a lot. Also, you've probably killed a man (or four). Respek.
Garand Thumb I know you’re a busy guy, and the fact that you take the time to make these videos to actually teach people about guns , and survival is amazing, and people take it for granted. Thank you and god bless
Bartender: Why the long face? Horse: Like I haven't heard that one before, assshole. Bartender: I was talking to him. Garand Thumb: [stabs bartender with survival knife]
I have about 100 mora knifes, Ive never broken one at the tang. The old ones are pretty soft so you can bend them, they don't brake at all. The never ones you kan brake, and I have broken some, but it's always the blade itself that brake. If you use it for bending then get the one that has a thicker blade. That one is very hard to brake.
The Mora that he showed here is in fact the Garberg which is a full tang knife, so I'm really questioning his knife knowledge a bit. I agree with the ESEE choice though; I carry an ESEE Laser Strike and it's the best fixed blade I've EVER EDC'd.
@@jontetomte9271 I like moras but they are cheap made and not full tang(except for the Garberg which IS full tang but cost almost 10x more than the other models which is a ripoff when you can get a much better knife for that price
Dear Slim, I commented on your video but you still ain't respondin'. I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom I sent two commente back in autumn, you must not-a got 'em.
If you're going to be doing much wood chopping/field craft I recommend trying a poll hawk in conjunction with a thinner fixed blade knife. The hawk gives you the capability of an axe and hammer without adding much weight. It allows you to chop more efficiently and is great for large game processing. It also saves wear and tear on your knife which you can save for more delicate tasks. The hawk fits nicely on the outside of an assault pack. H&B forge makes a nice one for under $100. It's the best tool I've ever taken to the field.
Quick sit rep, Mora makes the Garberg, full tang send grind. I have used Blind Horse Knives (now Battle Horse Knives) for about 6 years (Professional SAR, as well as hiking, backpacking, personal fieldcraft, etc). It has proven its weight in gold and I own/have tried quite a few. Sorry I don't eat crayons, I gave up looking cool years ago, but I do enjoy the vids!
For survival knives I like 5"+ on the blade. I think that 5-6" are the best length as an all-around survival blade, as you can baton, fight, all that stuff with that length
I own a morakniv. Combined with a folding saw it processes a lot of wood. Been in the military, Cold War USAF Sgt, and the outdoors 5 decades. I've come to really appreciate the Cold Steel Kukri machete for many tasks over the last 3 years. Granted it won't fit on a chest rig. I also own a hand forged Hudson Bay knife with a clip point. I have a hatchet and canoe axe. I've used many tools to do specific tasks. I would not want to rely on one blade. But, if I had to pick one blade, the Kukri machete would be it. If restricted to only a knife then the custom Hudson Bay knife. Modern reproduction Bay knives have a short handle, something to be mindful of. I did have to cushion the handle on the Kukri. The two other mods was to scandi the edge by the handle, and add an across the back of the hand paracord loop to improve efficiency and safety. At a pound and a half and it's compact size I have no trouble packing it along. I use it on my scout pack. On my ALICE camping pack I run a folding saw and Mora. From the French and Indian War up to the 20 th century, most fieldcraft was done with a pocket knife and hatchet. One knife to rule them all is asking a lot. Definitely a modern concept. I've been reenacting F&I and Rev War for years, and did some Seminole Wars as well. Large knives were used for combat in conjunction with a hatchet or tomahawk. I liked the review. Like seeing what works for someone else.
A very good presentation. I was a dealer, own multiples of what you reviewed. Skills count for a lot. Ditto on having a sheath that works - the ones with the most options are spec-ops because the plastic insert can be molded to the knife. My greatest challenge was selecting one for my 30 something son who has no skills. I chose the Ontario TFI that he could put in his car as he is on the road daily. The Moras are fine because the probability of having to chop down a tree is and should be remote. The sheath allows a tremendous number of modifications. They also make great trading goods when shtf.
Solid advice. although; Mora garberg is a fulltang, somewhat thicker blade. So there are other mora options available. And another thing; I agree about the 1095. I make custom knives, and it's a really easy steel to work, and is easy to heat treat., and it's easy to maintain afterwards.
The BK7 is also labelled as a war bowie and it's a versatile knife..i also have the esee 5 and it's fantastic . Just practice sharpening it and use the first centimeters from the tip for fine cutting.
The Ontario 499 Air Force survival knife served me well in my time in the Army in the late 70's, early 80's. Mine was made by Camillus and I inherited it from my dad back in the 60's. He was issued/appropriated it while in the Seabees. I also used a K-Bar and picked up a BK-7 a few years ago. Never know when you might need to build a log cabin. LOL
Man, I'm tellin' ya. There are many people who tune in to this channel and hear all the jokes that you say but don't really pick up on it. That stuff cracks me up.
I'm sure you already know, but Morakniv also makes a full tang stainless survival knife called the Garberg. I've heard many people claim it is the ultimate Mora and its around $80-$90. I'd like to try one out someday as I've heard nothing but good things about them.
Good to see you favor shorter blades. This fixation on survival knives with 7"+ blades is laughable; anything much over 5 inches becomes awkward for general use. You're right about 1095 steel - it's been a good choice for outdoor knives for a couple of generations.
Shawn, I don't think a knife with a 7+ inch blade is intended for "general use", whatever one understands by that. It is a tool for specific uses - chopping, felling, lumber dressing, heavy camp tasks. Trying to do eg, feathering, with it is a little silly. For that you use a knife intended for that purpose, like a 4 inch or so Scandi grind knife, which basically has a single, or very limited use. Neither of these knives are particularly good in the carcass-dressing dept or other food preparation. For that you ideally use a thin flat ground blade that slices meat thinly and neatly with minimal effort. Lastly for those little fine, fiddly tasks that don't require much power, one could go to a small (3") paring knife that doesn't need to be robust, but has a keen edge, like a Victorinox paring knife. Now, many people search fruitlessly for the Holy Grail of knives - one that can do ALL these tasks effortlessly and best! They will, unfortunately, continue in their search for the rest of their days, as such a thing just does not exist. The only way to move forward is to identify your number one priority, and find a knife that does that the best. After that, if it can do some of the others quite well that is a bonus. It's a matter of adapting what you have to what you need it to do. The other alternative is to come to terms with carrying a touch more weight and getting better equipment, ie more than one knife. I hope you see where this is going.
When I was in the air force going through the pipeline, I really learned a lot in my SERE course. Glad to see they are issuing the instructors these knives. Now they need to make it standard issue. Get rid of that pos Ontario knife. Broke 3 before I bought myself a gerber BMF knife. Yep I dated myself. Great vid by the way!
I'm a big fan of the esee 3. I've had the same one for almost a decade and I use a ton. It does everything from fire building to shelter building. If I ever need (want) to buy another knife it'll be the 4.
When I'm in the outdoors, working in the yard, or camping... I carry a Becker BK2 and that thing is a TANK. I've put it through hell and it just keeps on performing. Great Vid!
Fellow Esee Man! sweet! I use the 4 mostly, but have the 6, the Junglas, the Candiru on a paracord neck knife system, & an AH1 Arrowhead that i keep in a custom sheath attached to my 6 sheath (along with ferro rod holders on both the 4 & 6). wearing the full size knife in your chest rig also allows for quick access in the event you round a corner & someone grabs your pistol or rifle barrel. you can draw & get all stabby to keep them off you. ive been a 9th degree mall ninja for 20 years and my mom says im cool!
Both the ESEE blades are also 1095 carbon steel. Yes, when uncoated, it will rust but it's hard to beat the strength and ease of sharpening in the field. Can't go wrong with just about anything with ESEE written in it.
personally, I prefer d2 tool steel, it holds an edge very well and doesn't rust very much, but it takes a little harder to sharpen. Please notice me Sgt. Thumb
As a proud owner of a Ka-Bar 1213 Becker BK-16 ESEE 3P and multiple Mora Companions, I can tell you I prefer the Mora, and carry 2 on my person. It's light. No maintenance. Easy to touch up if needed. If I need wood, I'll use my Cold Steel Barong.
I have a Tops Brakimo, great knife. I also have a Esee Laser Strike. Tops, Esee and Nordsmith are my go to for knives. I am looking at a Esee 5, which is great for extreme survival, but a little much (big, heavy & bulky) for bushcraft.
Your mission and intended use will inform the features of the knife you select. The ESEE 5 was designed as a downed pilot's survival knife, able to cut through an aircraft fuselage. It's a beefy boy of a knife, and it weighs about a pound without the sheath. WAY more knife than most people need. The ESEE 4 is super popular if you don't need the length and heft of the ESEE 5. Another knifemaker I like is PKS knives, I love the Mountaineer and in addition to being full tang, 5" long with micarta scales/grips, it also has a 90 degree spine so I can use it as a striker for a ferro rod. A 90 degree spine is something that ESEE knives don't come with, so I have to file mine down to create it.
Couple of thoughts. I always take Mora knives on trips with me. GREAT trade items or gifts for folk that help you out, and at less than $20, you are getting a huge amount of quality. Just don't lay into it too hard on batonning. My go-to survival knife is the Enzo Trapper - green micarta scales, scandi grind. IMO the best expedition bushcraft knife for the money (around $150). Made in Finland like everything else fine in life. I use their carbon steel in the USA and their stainless on the coast in the tropics. Biggest mistake you can make is to get a large chopping survival knife. I got an Esse Junglas as I thought i could get a machete and a bushcraft knife in one package. Using it all day on the trial as a machete will destroy your wrists, and trying to use it for fine camp work will take the tips of your fingers off as it's hard to control. You really do need both tools in the end. The best machetes out there can be got in the tropics for $10. Light and easy to use on vines and thorny veg all day long. Sharpen the crap out of them with a metal file. Handles will fail you so I have put micarta on my favorites.
Paul lebatard..master knife maker been at it for fourty years now. He was my mentor for a little while, and he suggested 52100 ball bearing steel for material. It is strong and sharpens very well, but it is high carbon. So rust can be an issue.
I own esse 3,4,5 and 6...with those 4 knives I can do anything I need from skinning to survival/ bushcraft...I keep a 27 degree edge on my 5 and 6 and 20 degree edge on my 3 and 4 as that's what works for me! Also thank you for your service! Oh and I am wearing pants!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I EDC the Becker 16 and boy, it gets used every day. Great for prying smashing and just about anything you can throw at it. Battons like a champ with its heavy spine.
Knife definitions: Survival knife: A knife you have on you when the need unexpectedly arrives. Bushcraft Knife: A “camp knife” suitable for camp chores such as building a shelter, making a feather stick, fixing a meal or light chopping of firewood. Tactical knife: A knife capable of use as a weapon to defend yourself in case of attack of either animal or human. Pocket knife: A knife you would normally carry in your pocket in a casual way every day. (This knife sometimes becomes your survival knife.) The ideal survival knife is hardly the one you're going to have on you when the need arrives. If you're out hiking and happen to get lost and you have your “stuff” with you then you're in luck. You have the perfect situation just like it was planned, but it's usually not that way in the real world.
Thomas Jefferson well that is why some of us have a rucksack that has a few extra items in it for the 'just in case' situation. Of course in our life we are unlikely to ever need a knife in a survival situation, but it's better to be prepared than to not. For example I've been robbed when I was 16 years old. If I had a knife on me, being outnumbered would not be as much of an issue.
I been EDC-ing a ESEE4 for 4 years now, I have plenty of large knives but that little ESEE is always with me and is very capable for most problems. Outdoor and construction activities,prying batoning etc.
I've grown to appreciate the Esee Laser Strike, but I do like the 5. Someone stole my bag from my car (about $800 in gear) and I never replaced the 5. I kinda miss it... Good video.
For fieldcraft uses, 1095 is great especially for throwing sparks with a piece of flint or chert. Having a 1095 blade will allow you to start fires via "flint and steel"
I FEEL ENTITLED THAT YOU READ AND LIKE MY COMMENTS AS WELL AS SAYING THINGS I AGREE WITH! Seriously, great content and thanks a lot for bringing a professional perspective with great production skills.
Great overview. I have been using a ESEE 3 for years for hiking, camping, and light bushcraft. Awesome product overall, but I would agree that as a dedicated survival/bushcraft blade that I would want something a bit bigger like the ESEE 4. Plus you never know when you need to go hands on with a THOT in rugged woods of Maine. Sometimes they just sneak up on you outa nowhere. Keep dropping the knowledge!
I went with the OKC RAT-7. Same knife, from back in the day when Randall's Adventure Training(now called ESEE) was working with OKC, and it's 7 inches instead of 5.
The Morakniv Garberg is full tang and available in carbon or stainless steels. I’ve been an ESEE fan for going on 20 years now and have Becker’s as well...all are an outstanding value in such a critical piece of kit. 👍🏻🇺🇸
I have all of these knives and I can confirm they are all good. Becker BK7 is my favorite of the ones he showed. If you are looking for a good bushcraft knife that won't break the bank, Condor out of El Salvador makes a bushlore knife that is usually around $35-$50 on Amazon and I have found it to work just fine. It is a carbon steel though so I don't take it with me when I go kayak-camping.
Some solid knives shown here. Cannot go wrong with an ESSE or a KA-BAR for sure. I need to get me an ESSE 4 and an ESSE 6 sometime. I currently own an ESSE 5 and that thing is a monster.
Definitely value for money, and they have some good full tang knives out now. I'd say if you're using only a knife, get something bigger, but if you're using an axe as part of your setup then something like a Mora or other similar sized knife is absolutely a good choice.
I had a Mora Companion for My entire 4 years in the Army and it is one of their most basic knives for about $10 and it never broke down. Sure it is quite small so you wont be chopping down trees with it, but we always had a short spade with us aswell that could do that.
Mora Garberg is full tang and excellent for survival. Probably best bang for the buck at that level. I prefer a drop point, however, a clip point has its uses. I personally have never broke one but I don’t typically use my knife to pry.
I have a family member who lives in North East Texas there is an elderly craftsman that lives in the general area and he is a third generation knife maker I always send my family member unique things to use as handles and this gentleman makes me knives utilizing the materials I sent as handles they are hi carbon steel and hold an edge even in my most abusive field situations I will get his info and share it they are all fixed blade so that may be a draw back for some of you but he is old and I feel this trade craft is dying with his generation. Cheers! Scott
Mora's are fairly cheap knives. They are practical (I had one during my own service, but I also had a skrama knife), but they're not the most prestigious knives, I mean you can get them for like 6€. For a good knife of the same type (puukko), varusteleka.fi sells some good ones.
I have been a knife dealer and in retirement restore/modify knives/swords/hatchets/axes. Your advice is sound. The only reason I don't own an Esee 5 is because I discovered the Ontario TFI. Otherwise, I have multiples of what you displayed. You are correct on the carry. Most non-military would be better off with a horizontal, behind the back carry rather than the conventional drop sheath. Every knife is a compromise. Yes, a person needs to address a realistic situation.
The 12-15 dollar Morakniv is an excellent utility knife for doing small jobs and as a backup cutter. It doesn’t weigh much and won’t be a heartbreaker if you lose it.
I recommend using an oven cleaner to strip the coating off esee knives, using acid to etch the engravings into the steel beforehand and putting a patina on the blade after to prevent rust.
"Survival Knife" : I'm currently using an Ontario RD-6, 6 inch plain blade ( no serrations ). Big, tough knife with good steel, kydex lined sheath with pocket. .25 inch blade stock, flat ground, holds an edge. Good temper- can baton the hell out of it. Full tang micarda handle is big enough to use all day. Steel tang extends past grip for hammering. Grip shape: swell at end for chopping, integrated blade guard for safety and hard use. Choil for fine work - like feather sticks. Can build shelters, make a fire or dig a cat hole. Excellent under-rated sheath knife. The more I use it, the better I like it! $82 on amazon. Made in USA.
Never ...... underachievers are not recognized in this family. Now make yourself useful and go load my mags and for the love of Pete, shut your pie hole !!
The Morakniv is a great knife. Personally I never had a problem with them. Cheap and easy to maintain. Traditional I keep a woodlore style knife on me while camping because I find the style easier to work with while bushcrafting. So from what I can tell you is…. It is the Indian and not the arrow. Your knowledge is the most important thing with a knife. Get whatever style you like and run with it as long the steel and workmanship is good….. no worries
I like using Helle knives, high quality steel, my knife is a full Tang, can do any small job or skin/quarter a larger animal, used it on my elk this year and it worked great for that too! For felling trees and big jobs I carry a small axe.
Honestly its the only socially accepted form of docking in public. But that doesnt make it any less romantic. Hey garand thumb i heard its not gay if you dont make eye contact, is this true?
The OntarioTFI is no longer offered. In 4 inch blade, the Fallkniven f1 is an option. In the 5 inch range, the 70 year old ka bar Mark 1 Navy knife is a good option. As he might say, if a knife is too big or bulky, you will not have it with you
"And I'm not wearing pants..."
'Murica
Jake K.
Haha. RUclips sign off of the century.
He may not be wearing his pants, but is he wearing his Soffe's? :P
What was it about? Some lost bet? That sounded a lot Old Spice, though :D
Immediately subscribed after hearing the last two lines of the vid lul
I have leather kabar. knife good choppy choppy, cut crayons into bite size so me no choke. good for choppy wood and make fire warm
Thank you United States Marine Corps, your input is always valued.
Garand Thumb Urr
Garand Thumb JDAMs dropped, incoming ordnance.
KABAR BEST KNIFE!!! ME LIKE CRAYONS!!!
I bought my first KaBar the day before payday and unfortunately only had enough money for the large box of Rose Art crayons, they're not nearly as good as Crayola.
I brought a KABAR. Instead of going with a sensibly sized one, I went with something that technically meets all classification specs as a sword.
The Big Brother?
Swabbie?
I know this is 2 years ago, but good job, now you can swing your sword around like a paladin
Big knives can do small knife jobs, but small knives can't do big knife jobs.
@@theKashConnoisseur I appreciate your comment. In these moments, where I question my KA-BAR 1213 purchase 2 days ago, your point brings me comfort and fulfilment. Long live you and your wisdom. And long live my KA-BAR 1213 that I will now keep, thanks to you.
Pretty disappointed you didn't have an opening montage of you cutting paracord and whittling random sticks in the field to epic music.
Yep GT's intros are some of the best!
No!!!!!!!!! We do _not_ want music - epic or otherwise!
Missed opportunity.
I finally found out why marines love classic ka bar's so much. The clip point is great for picking crayons out of there teeth.
The Finn-isher as a Marine veteran, I concur.
"their"
Bryant Amper Welp boys looks like he failed the English test, sign em’ up for the USMC!
@@VousEnculez Ha. Your an idiot. Have fun correcting that loser
@@jerrell1169 Lame P.O.S
Mike! We need more recce/survival vids! The gun reviews are cool, but I feel like I get more value out of your survival/wilderness/recce type content. Keep up the great work sir!
My wife is suspicious because every time one of your vids come through I run into the bathroom and lock the door.... considering a divorce... u in?
considering a divorce.. u in?
yeah, all the way in. Deep in
balls deep
WTF you guys gay?
Game of manback jowsting?
The best protection I have found for preventing rust on your knives is using the smallest amount of Burt's Bees Hand Salve. Just a tiny amount, wipe off excess and I guarantee your knife will not rust. Really helpful
You’re joking right
@@Tgdr2 I am not, just make sure you use only a little bit. Don't let it get goopy. Rust can show up a few hours after water exposure. My "test" has shown it has worked every time now.
@@Tgdr2 any oil will work, mineral oil is the cheapest but i beleive that pork lard makes it so its food safe
Also for lonely nights, sooo say Omar, tent expert.
@@lakepostell6912 Rosey, you're alright.
"Stabbing thots trying to rub up on my Mk18."
-Daddy Garand
The Russki Carl - Thots?
Raider Badlands That Ho Ova There
Ha! That's a new one to me. Man, I guess I'm gettin' old.
The Russki Carl
I got a mk-8
but I was born with it, so why complain about it.
Intro about the cig thing Lmao I did do that couple times haha I just came out the closet ... of denial
Totally agree with the knife recommendation, RAT 5 or 4 are freaking awesome. Took the RAT 5 to a survival course and it out preformed 90% of the knives other guys brought. Skinning was indeed a pain in the ass so not ideal for a hunting knife, but in a survival situation you can make it work. And I’m not wearing pants.
Ontario makes excellent knives for a very modest cost point. The RAT series is spot on. I have a 4 and a 5. And recently the TAK has been added to my knife usage. My pilot survival knife is a Camillus, 70s era.
The Rat series is also designed by Esee Knives, and Ontario Knives is an offshoot of Ka-Bar so wins all around.
@@boramsey3981 What do you fly?
I'm not wearing pants because I spent all my money on knives. 😮💨
I read the last sentence as soon as he said it lmao
5" "is much larger" than 4", I keep telling my girlfriend this!
Don't be such a brute
25 percent longer, ~50 percent larger!
This is a very important point to consider!!!!
I've found that most girls don't like them that thick.
Having been in the military, I would agree with your choices of knives. Also, having been in the field a bit myself, I enjoy your professionalism and the fact that you are so straightforward. Keep up the good work.
I feel like every time I start researching something, GT drops a video on it. Thanks man!
I got you bae
That's because daddy Garand knows everything. ;)
He’s got a friend in the agency
As a knifemaker, this feedback is key. I like to use 1095 or O1 as edge steel but forgeweld other corrosion resistant steel/other metals to the more exposed areas.
bought an esee 4 a few months ago. now garand thumb recommends it. i've never felt more fulfillment in my life. i shall clothe my firstborn in flannel to honour the thot-vaccinator and bringer of knowledge, garand thumb the great!
I'm honored
Garand Thumb i fucking died
Hahaha!!! Nice! Great blade!
LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@GarandThumb I’ll
I trust your knife reviews because your blades aren't all shiny and fresh out of the box. They're beat to shit so it's clear you use them a lot. Also, you've probably killed a man (or four). Respek.
has flannel daddy killed a man?
god no
killed a thot?
multiple
Perhaps he has. If he has, most likely did so with an M4 instead of an ESEE4.
@@NGMonocrom Easy now trupper
"Stop reviewing things that cost 1000 dollars" oh boy here we go
4 u
Garand Thumb I know you’re a busy guy, and the fact that you take the time to make these videos to actually teach people about guns , and survival is amazing, and people take it for granted. Thank you and god bless
Bartender: Why the long face?
Horse: Like I haven't heard that one before, assshole.
Bartender: I was talking to him.
Garand Thumb: [stabs bartender with survival knife]
He was told no more recommending $1000 dollar equipment reviews. Guess he's gonna have to wait to get that new sailboat.
Morakniv does make full tangs now: the Gerberg. It is a great knife and comes in a great stainless steel or carbon steel. Try them
I have about 100 mora knifes, Ive never broken one at the tang.
The old ones are pretty soft so you can bend them, they don't brake at all.
The never ones you kan brake, and I have broken some, but it's always the blade itself that brake. If you use it for bending then get the one that has a thicker blade. That one is very hard to brake.
The Mora that he showed here is in fact the Garberg which is a full tang knife, so I'm really questioning his knife knowledge a bit. I agree with the ESEE choice though; I carry an ESEE Laser Strike and it's the best fixed blade I've EVER EDC'd.
@@stevenpotter4625 thats actually a mora kansbol its not a garberg, and its not full tang. I'm questioning your knife knowledge a bit.
@@stevenpotter4625 that is a kansbol.. question your own knife knowledge.
@@jontetomte9271 I like moras but they are cheap made and not full tang(except for the Garberg which IS full tang but cost almost 10x more than the other models which is a ripoff when you can get a much better knife for that price
Dear Slim, I commented on your video but you still ain't respondin'.
I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom
I sent two commente back in autumn, you must not-a got 'em.
Tacticalincentive PS we should be together too.
jMOPS1993 from all the sex, they're going to call us the human centipede
Omg this comment had me rolling 😂
Omg I was literally just listening to this lol
Stan
If you're going to be doing much wood chopping/field craft I recommend trying a poll hawk in conjunction with a thinner fixed blade knife. The hawk gives you the capability of an axe and hammer without adding much weight. It allows you to chop more efficiently and is great for large game processing. It also saves wear and tear on your knife which you can save for more delicate tasks. The hawk fits nicely on the outside of an assault pack. H&B forge makes a nice one for under $100. It's the best tool I've ever taken to the field.
Agree.
I would low key light a cigarette off of your cigarette while looking you in the eyes... so when are we going to get a tactical flannel shirt guide?
Wanna put comps on our glock 19's and shoot together and then paint over the AR500 steel while holding the same can of white primer paint?
Chris Holton perfect date idea brought to you by Daddy Flannel.
#justgarandthumbmoments
Such a tactically erotic question. 😜😂🤣
Jenn Martinello why did this make sense
The BK 7 is designed as a war bowie..the ESEE 5 also has a glass breaker at the hilt and it's guaranteed for life.. an incredible knife.
I like my knives with a poon tang
You my good sir, are a genius.
G R easily the best TANG.
"Poon Tang" brings with it a WHOLE new set of problems...
Tops also makes great outdoors knives. Thank you for your service Mr Thumb
Quick sit rep, Mora makes the Garberg, full tang send grind. I have used Blind Horse Knives (now Battle Horse Knives) for about 6 years (Professional SAR, as well as hiking, backpacking, personal fieldcraft, etc). It has proven its weight in gold and I own/have tried quite a few. Sorry I don't eat crayons, I gave up looking cool years ago, but I do enjoy the vids!
Appreciate the input!
The full tang Garberg by Mora just cane out two years ago. This video is three years old.
For survival knives I like 5"+ on the blade. I think that 5-6" are the best length as an all-around survival blade, as you can baton, fight, all that stuff with that length
Batoning is what convinced me. I do very light and minimal batoning but using a 5 inch blade limited my options and was riskier.
I own a morakniv. Combined with a folding saw it processes a lot of wood. Been in the military, Cold War USAF Sgt, and the outdoors 5 decades. I've come to really appreciate the Cold Steel Kukri machete for many tasks over the last 3 years. Granted it won't fit on a chest rig. I also own a hand forged Hudson Bay knife with a clip point. I have a hatchet and canoe axe. I've used many tools to do specific tasks. I would not want to rely on one blade. But, if I had to pick one blade, the Kukri machete would be it. If restricted to only a knife then the custom Hudson Bay knife. Modern reproduction Bay knives have a short handle, something to be mindful of. I did have to cushion the handle on the Kukri. The two other mods was to scandi the edge by the handle, and add an across the back of the hand paracord loop to improve efficiency and safety. At a pound and a half and it's compact size I have no trouble packing it along. I use it on my scout pack. On my ALICE camping pack I run a folding saw and Mora. From the French and Indian War up to the 20 th century, most fieldcraft was done with a pocket knife and hatchet. One knife to rule them all is asking a lot. Definitely a modern concept. I've been reenacting F&I and Rev War for years, and did some Seminole Wars as well. Large knives were used for combat in conjunction with a hatchet or tomahawk. I liked the review. Like seeing what works for someone else.
A very good presentation. I was a dealer, own multiples of what you reviewed. Skills count for a lot. Ditto on having a sheath that works - the ones with the most options are spec-ops because the plastic insert can be molded to the knife. My greatest challenge was selecting one for my 30 something son who has no skills. I chose the Ontario TFI that he could put in his car as he is on the road daily. The Moras are fine because the probability of having to chop down a tree is and should be remote. The sheath allows a tremendous number of modifications. They also make great trading goods when shtf.
This might be the most wild comments section I've ever read.
It is a sub culture unto itself.
Welcome to the jungle.
What would make you think that?
Solid advice. although; Mora garberg is a fulltang, somewhat thicker blade. So there are other mora options available.
And another thing; I agree about the 1095. I make custom knives, and it's a really easy steel to work, and is easy to heat treat., and it's easy to maintain afterwards.
The BK7 is also labelled as a war bowie and it's a versatile knife..i also have the esee 5 and it's fantastic . Just practice sharpening it and use the first centimeters from the tip for fine cutting.
The Ontario 499 Air Force survival knife served me well in my time in the
Army in the late 70's, early 80's. Mine was made by Camillus and I inherited it from my dad back in the 60's. He was issued/appropriated it while in the Seabees. I also used a K-Bar and picked up a BK-7 a few years ago. Never know when you might need to build a log cabin. LOL
Man, I'm tellin' ya. There are many people who tune in to this channel and hear all the jokes that you say but don't really pick up on it. That stuff cracks me up.
I'm sure you already know, but Morakniv also makes a full tang stainless survival knife called the Garberg. I've heard many people claim it is the ultimate Mora and its around $80-$90. I'd like to try one out someday as I've heard nothing but good things about them.
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WRONG
But it makes master chiefs breath minty fresh...
Esse has a no questions asked guarantee for the existence of the blade. Hands down one of the best knives on the market.
Good to see you favor shorter blades. This fixation on survival knives with 7"+ blades is laughable; anything much over 5 inches becomes awkward for general use. You're right about 1095 steel - it's been a good choice for outdoor knives for a couple of generations.
Shawn, I don't think a knife with a 7+ inch blade is intended for "general use", whatever one understands by that. It is a tool for specific uses - chopping, felling, lumber dressing, heavy camp tasks. Trying to do eg, feathering, with it is a little silly. For that you use a knife intended for that purpose, like a 4 inch or so Scandi grind knife, which basically has a single, or very limited use. Neither of these knives are particularly good in the carcass-dressing dept or other food preparation. For that you ideally use a thin flat ground blade that slices meat thinly and neatly with minimal effort. Lastly for those little fine, fiddly tasks that don't require much power, one could go to a small (3") paring knife that doesn't need to be robust, but has a keen edge, like a Victorinox paring knife. Now, many people search fruitlessly for the Holy Grail of knives - one that can do ALL these tasks effortlessly and best! They will, unfortunately, continue in their search for the rest of their days, as such a thing just does not exist. The only way to move forward is to identify your number one priority, and find a knife that does that the best. After that, if it can do some of the others quite well that is a bonus. It's a matter of adapting what you have to what you need it to do. The other alternative is to come to terms with carrying a touch more weight and getting better equipment, ie more than one knife. I hope you see where this is going.
Sounds like you're projecting the fact you got a small pecker
@@billylongdick3192 Looks like you continue to live in false hope! Cheers mate!
It really is refreshing to see someone who isn’t expecting 7 inches. In my opinion, even 5 is overkill, but who’s counting
@@kaiserwigglesiii23695 is pretty big, honestly...
When I was in the air force going through the pipeline, I really learned a lot in my SERE course. Glad to see they are issuing the instructors these knives. Now they need to make it standard issue. Get rid of that pos Ontario knife. Broke 3 before I bought myself a gerber BMF knife. Yep I dated myself. Great vid by the way!
I'm a big fan of the esee 3. I've had the same one for almost a decade and I use a ton. It does everything from fire building to shelter building. If I ever need (want) to buy another knife it'll be the 4.
I searched the net and found a new one for $50.00, without the sheath.
When I'm in the outdoors, working in the yard, or camping... I carry a Becker BK2 and that thing is a TANK. I've put it through hell and it just keeps on performing. Great Vid!
"When I skin *pause* animals...." Something you not telling us Papa G?
"It puts the CLP on it's skin, it does this whenever it's told..."
SpittingTruth Haha!
Fellow Esee Man! sweet! I use the 4 mostly, but have the 6, the Junglas, the Candiru on a paracord neck knife system, & an AH1 Arrowhead that i keep in a custom sheath attached to my 6 sheath (along with ferro rod holders on both the 4 & 6). wearing the full size knife in your chest rig also allows for quick access in the event you round a corner & someone grabs your pistol or rifle barrel. you can draw & get all stabby to keep them off you. ive been a 9th degree mall ninja for 20 years and my mom says im cool!
There's one guy in every squad who wears an XL gas mask and a small Kevlar. You're that guy.
I keep the ESEE 4 on my plate carrier. I used it the entire time while I was deployed!
Both the ESEE blades are also 1095 carbon steel. Yes, when uncoated, it will rust but it's hard to beat the strength and ease of sharpening in the field. Can't go wrong with just about anything with ESEE written in it.
Agreed
Zack Harton if you keep rubbing it it will never get time to rust.
personally, I prefer d2 tool steel, it holds an edge very well and doesn't rust very much, but it takes a little harder to sharpen.
Please notice me Sgt. Thumb
And a little clp will negate the majority of oxidation.
Agree! ESEE 5 all the way. It’s a tank!
As a proud owner of a
Ka-Bar 1213
Becker BK-16
ESEE 3P
and multiple Mora Companions,
I can tell you I prefer the Mora, and carry 2 on my person.
It's light. No maintenance. Easy to touch up if needed.
If I need wood, I'll use my Cold Steel Barong.
I'm just here for the opening music. I put it on a loop when I wash my pillow.
Seriously. Where can we get it made in to a full track?
Just picked up an ESEE 4 before I even watched this video. And a Ka-Bar Becker BK18. Validation feels so good.
Bark River (aka: BRKT) Bravo 1 in A2 tool steel is an amazing all purpose survival knife. Thank you
Bravo 1.25LT CPM3V If things really need to get done JXR Vengeful CPM3V
I have a Tops Brakimo, great knife. I also have a Esee Laser Strike. Tops, Esee and Nordsmith are my go to for knives. I am looking at a Esee 5, which is great for extreme survival, but a little much (big, heavy & bulky) for bushcraft.
*generic constructive comment*
Ethan Petrea I second that...
Ethan Petrea I never thought about it that way. Great insight.
Generic keyboard warrior troll
I disagree
Ethan Petrea *generic nonsensical response*
Your mission and intended use will inform the features of the knife you select. The ESEE 5 was designed as a downed pilot's survival knife, able to cut through an aircraft fuselage. It's a beefy boy of a knife, and it weighs about a pound without the sheath. WAY more knife than most people need. The ESEE 4 is super popular if you don't need the length and heft of the ESEE 5. Another knifemaker I like is PKS knives, I love the Mountaineer and in addition to being full tang, 5" long with micarta scales/grips, it also has a 90 degree spine so I can use it as a striker for a ferro rod. A 90 degree spine is something that ESEE knives don't come with, so I have to file mine down to create it.
Couple of thoughts. I always take Mora knives on trips with me. GREAT trade items or gifts for folk that help you out, and at less than $20, you are getting a huge amount of quality. Just don't lay into it too hard on batonning. My go-to survival knife is the Enzo Trapper - green micarta scales, scandi grind. IMO the best expedition bushcraft knife for the money (around $150). Made in Finland like everything else fine in life. I use their carbon steel in the USA and their stainless on the coast in the tropics. Biggest mistake you can make is to get a large chopping survival knife. I got an Esse Junglas as I thought i could get a machete and a bushcraft knife in one package. Using it all day on the trial as a machete will destroy your wrists, and trying to use it for fine camp work will take the tips of your fingers off as it's hard to control. You really do need both tools in the end. The best machetes out there can be got in the tropics for $10. Light and easy to use on vines and thorny veg all day long. Sharpen the crap out of them with a metal file. Handles will fail you so I have put micarta on my favorites.
Paul lebatard..master knife maker been at it for fourty years now. He was my mentor for a little while, and he suggested 52100 ball bearing steel for material. It is strong and sharpens very well, but it is high carbon. So rust can be an issue.
Thot slicer... I fucking love our active duty servicemen.
I own esse 3,4,5 and 6...with those 4 knives I can do anything I need from skinning to survival/ bushcraft...I keep a 27 degree edge on my 5 and 6 and 20 degree edge on my 3 and 4 as that's what works for me! Also thank you for your service! Oh and I am wearing pants!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Tops Silent Hero is my go to knife, as it was designed to be used in the field as well in combat situations.
I EDC the Becker 16 and boy, it gets used every day. Great for prying smashing and just about anything you can throw at it. Battons like a champ with its heavy spine.
Knife definitions:
Survival knife: A knife you have on you when the need unexpectedly arrives.
Bushcraft Knife: A “camp knife” suitable for camp chores such as building a shelter, making a feather stick, fixing a meal or light chopping of firewood.
Tactical knife: A knife capable of use as a weapon to defend yourself in case of attack of either animal or human.
Pocket knife: A knife you would normally carry in your pocket in a casual way every day. (This knife sometimes becomes your survival knife.)
The ideal survival knife is hardly the one you're going to have on you when the need arrives. If you're out hiking and happen to get lost and you have your “stuff” with you then you're in luck. You have the perfect situation just like it was planned, but it's usually not that way in the real world.
Thomas Jefferson well that is why some of us have a rucksack that has a few extra items in it for the 'just in case' situation. Of course in our life we are unlikely to ever need a knife in a survival situation, but it's better to be prepared than to not. For example I've been robbed when I was 16 years old. If I had a knife on me, being outnumbered would not be as much of an issue.
So BK7 (or esse6) to cover the 1st 3 points... SR1 tanto to cover #4?
I been EDC-ing a ESEE4 for 4 years now, I have plenty of large knives but that little ESEE is always with me and is very capable for most problems. Outdoor and construction activities,prying batoning etc.
I've grown to appreciate the Esee Laser Strike, but I do like the 5. Someone stole my bag from my car (about $800 in gear) and I never replaced the 5. I kinda miss it... Good video.
Watching this at 2020, and I'm still not wearing pants.
For fieldcraft uses, 1095 is great especially for throwing sparks with a piece of flint or chert. Having a 1095 blade will allow you to start fires via "flint and steel"
I have an ESEE 5. I LOVE that knife.
I FEEL ENTITLED THAT YOU READ AND LIKE MY COMMENTS AS WELL AS SAYING THINGS I AGREE WITH!
Seriously, great content and thanks a lot for bringing a professional perspective with great production skills.
It's disturbing how many of these things I've done when he says like and subscribe 🤨
Never brake eye contact! 🤔🤣
Just love that you have and use the esee knives!!!! Best knife I have ever had. Esee 5 it’s a beast.
Great overview. I have been using a ESEE 3 for years for hiking, camping, and light bushcraft. Awesome product overall, but I would agree that as a dedicated survival/bushcraft blade that I would want something a bit bigger like the ESEE 4. Plus you never know when you need to go hands on with a THOT in rugged woods of Maine. Sometimes they just sneak up on you outa nowhere. Keep dropping the knowledge!
Finally someone that doesnt think that the Mora is the be all end all of knives, thanks for the honesty.
100 likes on this comment and Daddy Garand will have to wear hawaiian shirt in the next video
totally won't happen
I went with the OKC RAT-7. Same knife, from back in the day when Randall's Adventure Training(now called ESEE) was working with OKC, and it's 7 inches instead of 5.
YAAAAAS FLANNEL DADDY
Son, get back in the basement or else I'll sell your steam account.
I think you meant to say when agendas are pushed through.
@@GarandThumb your genuinly funny
@@lancashiteman you're
@@buzzle-actual yer
Top Tadina gave us pretty much the same advice back in the 80's,a lifetime ago. I still have my Randall
The Morakniv Garberg is full tang and available in carbon or stainless steels. I’ve been an ESEE fan for going on 20 years now and have Becker’s as well...all are an outstanding value in such a critical piece of kit. 👍🏻🇺🇸
I have all of these knives and I can confirm they are all good. Becker BK7 is my favorite of the ones he showed. If you are looking for a good bushcraft knife that won't break the bank, Condor out of El Salvador makes a bushlore knife that is usually around $35-$50 on Amazon and I have found it to work just fine. It is a carbon steel though so I don't take it with me when I go kayak-camping.
Well, batman has a RUclips channel. Who would've thought
In my neck of the woods a good short machete works great, especially with a good sharp folder, pick your style and brand and off you go.
Good to have when Jody comes around.
Some solid knives shown here. Cannot go wrong with an ESSE or a KA-BAR for sure. I need to get me an ESSE 4 and an ESSE 6 sometime. I currently own an ESSE 5 and that thing is a monster.
Mora is probably the worlds best knife when it comes to quality per dollar.
Definitely value for money, and they have some good full tang knives out now.
I'd say if you're using only a knife, get something bigger, but if you're using an axe as part of your setup then something like a Mora or other similar sized knife is absolutely a good choice.
I had a Mora Companion for My entire 4 years in the Army and it is one of their most basic knives for about $10 and it never broke down. Sure it is quite small so you wont be chopping down trees with it, but we always had a short spade with us aswell that could do that.
Mora Garberg is full tang and excellent for survival. Probably best bang for the buck at that level. I prefer a drop point, however, a clip point has its uses. I personally have never broke one but I don’t typically use my knife to pry.
edc knives pls papa garand
SOOoooon
@@GarandThumb why is this comment section so weird I'm new to your channel and didn't expect the nutballs down here
@@ctrain8900 cause us nutballs are what keeps the world turning and laughing.
I have a family member who lives in North East Texas there is an elderly craftsman that lives in the general area and he is a third generation knife maker I always send my family member unique things to use as handles and this gentleman makes me knives utilizing the materials I sent as handles they are hi carbon steel and hold an edge even in my most abusive field situations I will get his info and share it they are all fixed blade so that may be a draw back for some of you but he is old and I feel this trade craft is dying with his generation. Cheers!
Scott
Mora's are fairly cheap knives. They are practical (I had one during my own service, but I also had a skrama knife), but they're not the most prestigious knives, I mean you can get them for like 6€. For a good knife of the same type (puukko), varusteleka.fi sells some good ones.
I have been a knife dealer and in retirement restore/modify knives/swords/hatchets/axes. Your advice is sound. The only reason I don't own an Esee 5 is because I discovered the Ontario TFI. Otherwise, I have multiples of what you displayed. You are correct on the carry. Most non-military would be better off with a horizontal, behind the back carry rather than the conventional drop sheath. Every knife is a compromise. Yes, a person needs to address a realistic situation.
The 12-15 dollar Morakniv is an excellent utility knife for doing small jobs and as a backup cutter. It doesn’t weigh much and won’t be a heartbreaker if you lose it.
mine has outperformed some of my more expensive ones
ESEE has become my new favorite knife company as of recently. Fantastic quality knives.
“It’s very long. I’m used to using something shorter.”
I recommend using an oven cleaner to strip the coating off esee knives, using acid to etch the engravings into the steel beforehand and putting a patina on the blade after to prevent rust.
What kinda acid?
Constructive
thanks boo
Destructive
Disruptive
"Survival Knife" : I'm currently using an Ontario RD-6, 6 inch plain blade ( no serrations ). Big, tough knife with good steel, kydex lined sheath with pocket. .25 inch blade stock, flat ground, holds an edge. Good temper- can baton the hell out of it. Full tang micarda handle is big enough to use all day. Steel tang extends past grip for hammering. Grip shape: swell at end for chopping, integrated blade guard for safety and hard use. Choil for fine work - like feather sticks. Can build shelters, make a fire or dig a cat hole. Excellent under-rated sheath knife. The more I use it, the better I like it!
$82 on amazon. Made in USA.
Dad when are you gunna notice me!
Damnit son, get in the basement
@@GarandThumb damn.
Never ...... underachievers are not recognized in this family. Now make yourself useful and go load my mags and for the love of Pete, shut your pie hole !!
The Morakniv is a great knife. Personally I never had a problem with them. Cheap and easy to maintain. Traditional I keep a woodlore style knife on me while camping because I find the style easier to work with while bushcrafting. So from what I can tell you is…. It is the Indian and not the arrow. Your knowledge is the most important thing with a knife. Get whatever style you like and run with it as long the steel and workmanship is good….. no worries
Since the events of two weeks ago they're now known as "Knowledge MOAB's", Not Knowledge Bombs. lol
My current go to Field Survival Knife is my Tops Brothers of Bushcraft. The ESEE knives are great knives.
“Ive never had to use something quite this long”
I like using Helle knives, high quality steel, my knife is a full Tang, can do any small job or skin/quarter a larger animal, used it on my elk this year and it worked great for that too! For felling trees and big jobs I carry a small axe.
"it you've ever lit a cigarette off of your buddy's cigarette..."
Flannel Daddy watched Black Lagoon confirmed.
first thing I thought of too
Honestly its the only socially accepted form of docking in public. But that doesnt make it any less romantic. Hey garand thumb i heard its not gay if you dont make eye contact, is this true?
Don’t sugar coat it..it’s called monkey fucking in the Marines.
One of the best anime confirmed
The OntarioTFI is no longer offered. In 4 inch blade, the Fallkniven f1 is an option. In the 5 inch range, the 70 year old ka bar Mark 1 Navy knife is a good option. As he might say, if a knife is too big or bulky, you will not have it with you