I have both the PLSK 1 and the Scout and agree with you, I like both knives and it depends on what I'm doing at the time which knife I carry. One tool option and teaching class it's the PLSK 1. Hunting large game and doing bushcraft work, I like the scout. It's nice to have options. My son will still be using these works of art long after I'm gone. Nice review. Take care.
I've been trying to get the SOSPES knife for a few years now. I guess LT is no longer making these Tarzan replica knives which is a real shame! Please let LT know we would greatly appreciate him putting this beauty back in production and if you're wanting one please let LT know it! Just looking at the SOSPES knife makes me feel like fighting an alligator!
Great video again. You saw a Becker break, say it aint so! Love these vids man, and you are right, buy the best the first time rather than just ok stuff a bunch of times. Boots, mattress, blade, whatever, it applies in most cases.
I have been coveting a PLSK1 for a year now and the scout since they put it out. I love both knives, I like that scout carry sheath you got from voyager also. I gotta talk to him about one after I get my great knife, Interesting that you interjected on breaking knives. I have broke 2 Ka-bars in my life. both were marine fighting knives. I'll never buy another Ka-bar/Becker/Cutco knife ever again. And I agree with you on handing stuff down to people, I buy either knife and when In 30 years I'm too dang old to get dirt time anymore I can give it to my grandson and He can use it till he is ready to give it to his kids or Grandkids. Great video Bro.
first time commenter here. But i got to say thanks for another great vid. i love that you have a more woodsman than survival feel to your vids. on to the question. i have been looking at the scout for a while now, and trying to decide between it and the diving sparrow northern bushcraft tool (because i cant afford both). what are the chances you will do a comparison in the future?
What do you think of the new Pathfinder Scout knife that is on the Pathfinder Store with the flat grind? How do you think it would compare to these two?
Beautiful Knives both of them. I have followed you and Chris for quite sometime now. I know this is almost a Two year old video, but is your PLSK Scout still your primary knife or have you found a new love?
I've always heard you want at least a 3/16" blade width. Is there any worries on the 5/32" blade on the scout? Is the warranty good enough that you could baton through 4" logs with no worries?
Don't get me wrong, I like Blind Horse Knives, especially my flattened polished canvas micarta bushcrafter, beautiful, and very functional, but I really started to get into my Swamp Rat's, in this class, three to come to mind, my Ratmandu, a Rodent 6, with the top gaurd taken off, it looks like a Ratmandu on steriods, beautiful, I luv Saber Grinfs, but add a Choil, and it's like two knives in one, that's why my Rodent 7, which I recently received is becoming my (one of) favorite camp knives, that choil will do that, and that's why I'll pick the Swamp Rat over the Blind Horse anyday, and the SR101 is better in my opinion, but I like my Blind Horse too, especially what your showing.
I also have a question for you brother, what camera are you using. I need a new one for videos that a dummy can use but that will still film well even in low light. I do alot on the appalachian trail and the lighting is not always the most ideal.
This video reminds me to "BUY NICE, or BUY TWICE" Money sure won't buy Happiness...however good money spend on good gear will surely improve my bargaining position in a real life Survival situation. Cheers ;-))
Knice nife man ! Got a new nife on the way myself ! My buddy Forrest Tindall with Tindall knives is makin me a custom bushknife ill shoot ya a pic or vid when i get it!
Hey Will shout out from Canada bro. Long time subscriber. can't decide between the highlander H1 saber vs the Pathfinder scout (saber or flat grind)? any advice would be awesome. Been using the Esee 6 for a couple years btw just for some contrast knife comparison. Thanks bud
Say Heah Will, Yeah a new explanation on how my Battle Horse Attitude which I modified. That Lowered Drop Point is more like Iz Turley's Gasconade. I love how B M made it.,,. p
Excellent review of a great knife. Nothing wrong with forking out the cash for quality! Escpecially for some one who really uses the gear a lot. The knives seem to be bomb proof. What brand hunting shirt did you mention?
Hi Will, realy cool knife, I might order one in a medium short future (finances permitting). For now I use the (in)famous BK2, and I love that knife dearly. I would like jour opinion of that knife: you probably have students that show up with it once in a while. So, aside from the relative low price (in Europe, they are realy not that cheap, I paid mine 107€, 147$), what do you think of that knife?
its a stout knife thats for sure im not a fan of the handles but they are ok i like a more round handles i dont think you will ever run in to a problem with that knife ive seen people process wood all weekend with it without any problem... it will serve you well for years
I thought this was a great video! My question is this, if you could get the PLSK1 with a saber grind would that be preferable over the Scout? I ask because I am looking at the BHK Highlander vs Scout Platoon which each come in both grinds. Looking for a knife that won't be too large or heavy for camp use, but still substantial. Thanks for the great videos. - Tim
+Tim Ennenbach Take an old butter knife to a grinder, and put an edge on it. Then go out in the woods for a couple of weeks and use it. At the end of that time you will know what you want, and not depend on sponsored experts to tell you what to buy.
Bama Prepper Do you think it is better to follow the advice of some sponsored "reviewer" who is paid to say the knife is good? Or do you think a woodsman spends his day batoning firewood and making feather sticks? ANY knife will do for a short camping trip. I have gone 3 months with only a Case Sod Buster folding pocket knife as a cutting tool. You just don't do that much cutting. Experience is a far, far greater adviser than some paid shill.
+tom jackson i am not sponsored by bhk in any way bro so you way off base here i spend more than 200 days a year in the woods for both my enjoyment and gathering the food that feeds my family
Hmm that soo looked like i was advertising ! srry not my intention! I buy lots of gear from the pathfinder store ! great quality so not trying to take away from that lol
I owned a Bk7 and I am not surprised. the steel that Becker uses is terrible. I095 needs a really good heat treat to be really tough and the beckers don't have it. I used it twice and was so disappointed with the steel that I sold the custom Kydex sheath I bought for it and included the knife for free. Lesson learned
Do you know what the difference is between the Pathfinder Scout and the Scout Platoon from Battle Horse Knives? I looked it both of them and they same almost like the exact same knife. Thanks
I heard that they are both the same. Wildernessoutfitters emailed me (I asked) and told me they no longer carry the pathfinder scout but BHK sells it under the name Scout Platoon.
With all due respect i think you would do a far better job making feathersticks with your neck knife.These big knives are unyielding for precision chores. I would pick a 4inch blade and small forest axe over a piece of steel like that
It's cool all views, opinions and comments are welcomed... I've found I can do most things with a larger blade myself with practice, obviously my 4" BHK Woodcrafter or Mora etc maybe better at some smaller tasks, however I think it's a good idea to practice with both in case either one becomes your only option. I have no experience with the Scout however I have a 5 1/2" high scandi that performs finer tasks very well and imagine the saber grind on the Scout makes for the same case.
The Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail are trips that take about 6 months. How many thru-hikers, spending 6 months on the trail, camping and hiking, carry one of those overweight and overpriced "survival knives"? Real life outdoorsmen, like trappers, use a light knife with a long curved belly, like Grohman's Canadian Belt Knife. In my last trip, 7 months outdoors, I did everything I needed to do, and most of what I wanted to do, with a Case Sod Buster folding pocket knife. How long will you "survive" loaded up like a miner's jack ass with oversized and overweight gear?
Awesome review I love your channel! I've wanted a scout for some time but this review sells it to me.
Keep up the great work thank you.
Got one just like it, love it. So useful blade shape, and robust. The Hudson Bay trade blanket is cool too.
Your right about buying great gear only once and it being able to last and pass it on. Great review.
thanks wingman
I have both the PLSK 1 and the Scout and agree with you, I like both knives and it depends on what I'm doing at the time which knife I carry. One tool option and teaching class it's the PLSK 1. Hunting large game and doing bushcraft work, I like the scout. It's nice to have options. My son will still be using these works of art long after I'm gone. Nice review. Take care.
I've been trying to get the SOSPES knife for a few years now. I guess LT is no longer making these Tarzan replica knives which is a real shame!
Please let LT know we would greatly appreciate him putting this beauty back in production and if you're wanting one please let LT know it!
Just looking at the SOSPES knife makes me feel like fighting an alligator!
Love my Battle Horse Knives scout platoon in full flat grind. Same knive just different grind but its an amazing piece of equipment.
Thanks for the great video always learning
Great video man that sheath is really sweet thanks for sharing
Great video again. You saw a Becker break, say it aint so! Love these vids man, and you are right, buy the best the first time rather than just ok stuff a bunch of times. Boots, mattress, blade, whatever, it applies in most cases.
Nice knife will. I hope to be getting my plsk1 in a few days. Cant wait. Keep up the great videos brother. God bless
I have been coveting a PLSK1 for a year now and the scout since they put it out. I love both knives, I like that scout carry sheath you got from voyager also. I gotta talk to him about one after I get my great knife, Interesting that you interjected on breaking knives. I have broke 2 Ka-bars in my life. both were marine fighting knives. I'll never buy another Ka-bar/Becker/Cutco knife ever again. And I agree with you on handing stuff down to people, I buy either knife and when In 30 years I'm too dang old to get dirt time anymore I can give it to my grandson and He can use it till he is ready to give it to his kids or Grandkids. Great video Bro.
you got it bro my thoughts exactly
I own this knife as well as the benchmade bushcrafter and I think you would really love the benchmade.
Great video brother and happy to be a new sub!
Will ,will you do a updated gear check, mainly blades?
Hey I'm your newest sub!!!! Saw you on pm101 a couple times I really like your stuff
great bro glad to hear you subbed
William Myers MantisOutdoors What is that neck knife you have on? Thanks
Just found your channel..looking forward to watching your vids..
Another Great Review William! Thank you! Your thoughts on Jeff White Bush one? Thank you.
Nice reviews, thanks for sharing ;)-
no prob thanks foe viewing
Great Video Will!
great vid brother thx!
Nice video. I think you where fair and acurate. Keep it up!
first time commenter here. But i got to say thanks for another great vid. i love that you have a more woodsman than survival feel to your vids. on to the question. i have been looking at the scout for a while now, and trying to decide between it and the diving sparrow northern bushcraft tool (because i cant afford both). what are the chances you will do a comparison in the future?
haha luv how you put your f-ups at the end of the vid!
What do you think of the new Pathfinder Scout knife that is on the Pathfinder Store with the flat grind? How do you think it would compare to these two?
Beautiful Knives both of them. I have followed you and Chris for quite sometime now. I know this is almost a Two year old video, but is your PLSK Scout still your primary knife or have you found a new love?
I've always heard you want at least a 3/16" blade width. Is there any worries on the 5/32" blade on the scout? Is the warranty good enough that you could baton through 4" logs with no worries?
hey will, what camera is that?? and app if you don't mind me asking??? btw great video just subscribed
Hey will. Bushcraft. Which do you prefer... LT outback or BHK pathfinder. Thanks
i see your van all the time in the parking lot across the way and decided to check out your stuff, i work at the dog daycare behind you
Justin W awesome brother welcome to the channel
I like ur arrow head necklace
I DO like the blades.. Maybe someday.
Thanks for the video
i hope you do soon bro
Thank you.
Thanks you for viewing
when your new knife coming out?
This may be a question you have answered before but what is the neck knife you have In this video??
Don't get me wrong, I like Blind Horse Knives, especially my flattened polished canvas micarta bushcrafter, beautiful, and very functional, but I really started to get into my Swamp Rat's, in this class, three to come to mind, my Ratmandu, a Rodent 6, with the top gaurd taken off, it looks like a Ratmandu on steriods, beautiful, I luv Saber Grinfs, but add a Choil, and it's like two knives in one, that's why my Rodent 7, which I recently received is becoming my (one of) favorite camp knives, that choil will do that, and that's why I'll pick the Swamp Rat over the Blind Horse anyday, and the SR101 is better in my opinion, but I like my Blind Horse too, especially what your showing.
I also have a question for you brother, what camera are you using. I need a new one for videos that a dummy can use but that will still film well even in low light. I do alot on the appalachian trail and the lighting is not always the most ideal.
he uses a cannon vixia hf r42
Brother, its like you are in my head about the grind and finer wood working. A saber grind is more gradual and it feathers easier etc.
This video reminds me to "BUY NICE, or BUY TWICE" Money sure won't buy Happiness...however good money spend on good gear will surely improve my bargaining position in a real life Survival situation. Cheers ;-))
I was wondering if your BHK Pathfinder Scout had grind marks going perpendicular to the blade? My has lines that go from the blade to the spine.
yes thats the natural grind of the steel
Buy quality buy once buy cheap it will cost you more replacing it when it brakes I totally agree
Knice nife man ! Got a new nife on the way myself ! My buddy Forrest Tindall with Tindall knives is makin me a custom bushknife ill shoot ya a pic or vid when i get it!
have you ever had a Tom Brown break?
What camera are you using? The only one I've seen that has an app like that is the go pro but I didn't think it zoomed.
cannon vixia hf r42
the app is called camera access
Hey Will shout out from Canada bro. Long time subscriber. can't decide between the highlander H1 saber vs the Pathfinder scout (saber or flat grind)? any advice would be awesome.
Been using the Esee 6 for a couple years btw just for some contrast knife comparison. Thanks bud
Personally I would say the scout
Say Heah Will, Yeah a new explanation on how my Battle Horse Attitude which I modified. That Lowered Drop Point is more like Iz Turley's Gasconade. I love how B M made it.,,. p
Excellent review of a great knife. Nothing wrong with forking out the cash for quality! Escpecially for some one who really uses the gear a lot. The knives seem to be bomb proof. What brand hunting shirt did you mention?
It's a Boreal from Lester River Bushcraft. I did a video on it here: Boreal shirt from lester river bushcraft
Good vid... But esee 6 for me
Hi Will, realy cool knife, I might order one in a medium short future (finances permitting). For now I use the (in)famous BK2, and I love that knife dearly. I would like jour opinion of that knife: you probably have students that show up with it once in a while. So, aside from the relative low price (in Europe, they are realy not that cheap, I paid mine 107€, 147$), what do you think of that knife?
its a stout knife thats for sure im not a fan of the handles but they are ok i like a more round handles i dont think you will ever run in to a problem with that knife ive seen people process wood all weekend with it without any problem... it will serve you well for years
nice knife jeff try a jeff white knife
Jeff white makes great knifes
Hey Will, another great video man, but, you and Chris must be neighbors. @ 11:15 same pesky dog. Minus the ice cream man, lawn mower, airplane or?
no we live close but we are not neighbors we live about 10 mins from each other
I thought this was a great video! My question is this, if you could get the PLSK1 with a saber grind would that be preferable over the Scout? I ask because I am looking at the BHK Highlander vs Scout Platoon which each come in both grinds. Looking for a knife that won't be too large or heavy for camp use, but still substantial. Thanks for the great videos. - Tim
+Tim Ennenbach Take an old butter knife to a grinder, and put an edge on it. Then go out in the woods for a couple of weeks and use it. At the end of that time you will know what you want, and not depend on sponsored experts to tell you what to buy.
+tom jackson don't be ridiculous.
Bama Prepper Do you think it is better to follow the advice of some sponsored "reviewer" who is paid to say the knife is good? Or do you think a woodsman spends his day batoning firewood and making feather sticks? ANY knife will do for a short camping trip. I have gone 3 months with only a Case Sod Buster folding pocket knife as a cutting tool. You just don't do that much cutting. Experience is a far, far greater adviser than some paid shill.
+tom jackson i am not sponsored by bhk in any way bro so you way off base here i spend more than 200 days a year in the woods for both my enjoyment and gathering the food that feeds my family
WELL SAID!
Not a bk 2 or an Esee 5.........But you do get what you pay for.
Hmm that soo looked like i was advertising ! srry not my intention! I buy lots of gear from the pathfinder store ! great quality so not trying to take away from that lol
What beckers have broken in your class?
bk7 snapped while a student battened through a oak log
oh wow
I owned a Bk7 and I am not surprised. the steel that Becker uses is terrible. I095 needs a really good heat treat to be really tough and the beckers don't have it. I used it twice and was so disappointed with the steel that I sold the custom Kydex sheath I bought for it and included the knife for free. Lesson learned
dang bro that sucks sorry you had such a bad experience
Do you know what the difference is between the Pathfinder Scout and the Scout Platoon from Battle Horse Knives? I looked it both of them and they same almost like the exact same knife. Thanks
I heard that they are both the same. Wildernessoutfitters emailed me (I asked) and told me they no longer carry the pathfinder scout but BHK sells it under the name Scout Platoon.
Oh Yea Will, Its " Battle Horse Knives" Not blind horse.
MrEladerman1 at the time this video was made the company was called blind horse knifes
jeff? sorry bill nice knife BILL try a jeff white knife
Two great looking knives. I would be hesitant to switch off the PSK just because you'd lose that great leather kit that goes with it!
How much did your new one set you back?
$274.00 im not losing the sheath because im having my good friend at voyage leather work make me the same sheath to fit the scout
I think it better to go cheap your first time you said you teach classes .*«•_•»* (I.d.n.k.
#iwannatakeclassesplease
Never see you have any Adventure Sworn bushcraft knives
John Ace Canterbury fan boy :-D
My name is Anthony I'd like to talk to you about your sheath for your plsk-1 I would really appreciate it if you could get in touch with me thanks .
With all due respect i think you would do a far better job making feathersticks with your neck knife.These big knives are unyielding for precision chores. I would pick a 4inch blade and small forest axe over a piece of steel like that
we all have opinions and different styles and there all welcome here thanks for your view and comment bro
It's cool all views, opinions and comments are welcomed... I've found I can do most things with a larger blade myself with practice, obviously my 4" BHK Woodcrafter or Mora etc maybe better at some smaller tasks, however I think it's a good idea to practice with both in case either one becomes your only option. I have no experience with the Scout however I have a 5 1/2" high scandi that performs finer tasks very well and imagine the saber grind on the Scout makes for the same case.
You sound like Dave William. I personally like William a little better. You've never seen a bk 2 break I bet..........lol
Eh look at me beating the Shit out of this knife man I'm a fucking bushcrafter Daniel Boone ain't got Shit on me Lmfao
The Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail are trips that take about 6 months. How many thru-hikers, spending 6 months on the trail, camping and hiking, carry one of those overweight and overpriced "survival knives"? Real life outdoorsmen, like trappers, use a light knife with a long curved belly, like Grohman's Canadian Belt Knife. In my last trip, 7 months outdoors, I did everything I needed to do, and most of what I wanted to do, with a Case Sod Buster folding pocket knife.
How long will you "survive" loaded up like a miner's jack ass with oversized and overweight gear?