BRKT Bravo 1 & Debris Shelter, Part 3

[m4rch10r1]

Sometimes you sound like Arnorld. Good job!

[maydanlex]

Thanks for the reviews. I was thinking of either the F1 Fallkniven or the Bravo 1....after seeing your videos I' going with the Bravo. What do you think of the Stainless Steel Bravo's? Worth the extra cash or not?

[strawalker]

Don't be a pussy you got a lifetime supply of WD40. Oh i forgot my military grade knee pads! Best quotes in a survival shelter video.

[Mr308Winchest]

nice vids man !!

[renrakali]

After seeing Noss' destruction test where he said that the edge rolled on a Barkie I was doubting these knives but after seeing this EXCELLENT working review I am sold!

[aseglkj]

Looks like you could've used a saw. Maybe a better choice of knife would've been one of the large Victorinoxes with a long saw, like the Trailmaster or Rucksack models. Because I'm guessing you actually did sweat after all that batoning :D

[samurai165]

Wow really great debris shelter series...you just made my day! Keep em comin man

[L1TTLEPrObLeM]

it was a good way to show how strong and sharp the knife is, i like your stuff. You are one of the very few who know what your talking about and you put your videos together pretty good.

[U8berGTI]

I love your videos bro! Pls make more soon.

[arlocid]

Great Video! Will be ordering a Bravo 1 today. Loved the way the video review also combined instruction on building a debris shelter.

[fappometer14]

Ha heineken nice. Great series of vids.

[marcou07]

nice video, nice shelter, nice knife and of course nice beer. i've spend good time to watch this and i think i will buy BRKT but a little more bigger like the Magnum Fox River.

Marc from France

[ayokay123]

What kind of cord were you trying to pop to test for sharpness? Regular 550 paracord or something else?

[NothingCoherent]

I really wish this knife came without the little ramp / striker thing by default. I don't trust myself to remove it on my own... I bought a RAT instead because of that little detail =\

[STRIKER520]

They do make it without the ramp its just harder to find try dlt trading company,com

[ar15death]

awesome vids man...very helpful! hope all is well,we need more vids man!!

[josuelitos]

5 star videos. great reviews and great everything overall. do u work construction in nyc? u sound and look familiar to someone i used to know on my old job.

[Doggorunning]

this your backyard? I think I will be picking this knife up. I've broke a Gerber LMF and a Helle Eggen in the last week.

[codyy123ify]

you ever sleep in one?

[jeepnicc]

Just finished your debris shelter series. Man, what great set of vids! Thanks for all the hard work, and a very thorough test of the BRKT Bravo! Just a thought, I couldn't help but think that a larger knife would have made things a bit quicker, easier? I could be wrong. Thanks again man!!

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

Thanks for all your positive comments on the vids.

The problem with a larger knife, like my RTAK2, is that you are not likely to want to take it into the woods EVERY time you go - just too big and heavy (though it would make the work much easier).

Then, when it comes time to do the finer bushcraft stuff, like making cups, bowls, spoons, traps, etc., the smaller knife would work MUCH better.

[jeepnicc]

10-4 on that man. On one hand you've got the smaller knives that, like you mentioned are better for carving cups, bowls, and spoons, and on the other you've got larger blades that excell at shelter and firemaking. Personally, I can't remember the last time I had to carve out a cup or bowl in the bush, but I do make fire every time, and IF I get caught out there needing a shelter, the big blade would be the one to have. So it usually wins with me.

[batmanbeyond400]

where can i get one of the knives, and how much are they?

[parateve]

I spend hours watching your videos, man! I really love them, and your style, please never stop making them. :-)

(I also have some same stuff like you, Izula, Sage, etc.)

-rebel.

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

I really appreciate your comment!!

I have some bad news, however.

I have to take a long time off from vid making, starting in about a month. Can't say why, but I think I'll be back someday.

Shit happens, and it just happened to me.

[streetmaster63]

Wow man, that really sucks. I don't know what happened, but I hope everything works out ok.

Hope to see you back soon Steve.

[RRFF12345]

@BLUNTRUTH4U ,what happened?that doesnt sound good... be back soon .we NEED more of your videos :-)

[Leadingedg]

Hey Bluntruth

THANKS for taking us along. Great stuff I learned some stuff and plan to share it with my son and nephew who hunt with me. Keep on sharing....love this, and keep the knife use a part of it!!

[thecajunblaze]

Blunt, very educational. I really enjoyed these mini ser. videos. I put them in my fav so I can go back and look at them multiply times. Thanks for taking the time and putting the work into these bushcraft videos. I want my sons to watch them before we go camping again.

Reminds me of Survivorman shows. Thanks again!

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

Don't know if you saw it, cajunblaze, but my vid "Blunt's Essentials . . . " is geared toward kids like yours (or anyones, really).

Too many kids get lost and die of hypothermia. Down where you live, that's not an issue, but up here it happens EVERY YEAR!

[thecajunblaze]

Yes I watched them all and then I put them in fav. The "Blunt's Essentials " was the first on I watched and that gave me the idea that I wanted my boys to watch it also. Great stuff man! Keep these kinda vids comming. We can all learn a lot from watching what other have to show and say. Thanks!

[iRaptor59]

Love these videos and your style. Thank you for deciding to do them, great work! I had an old Boar Hunter from Cold Steel and lucked out, as it had the same type of sheath attachment as your sheath. I quickly switched it to the Bravo and it's wonderful. Keep it up.

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

Thank you! Glad you liked the series.

[stripymccatpuss]

thanks for speedie reply and the info

Now get back in those woods !! :o)

[stripymccatpuss]

SOooo, you like the bravo, could not tell...

How did you get rid of the striker bit ?

Yes ,you ground it down but could you tell us stoopid people exactly how...

Cheers mate,

Ps in a few of your previous vids you asked ,Should I do bush craft vids, coz there are other people who are doing them....

PPs my answer...Yup, get on with it...lol

we are waiting.........

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

Ya, obviously I decided to do a few bushcraft vids once in a while. Always (or almost always) using a knife - I am a knife guy, after all.

The striker was simply ground off (as you said you already know), using a coarse abrasion wheel on my Dremel (you could use an ordinary drill). It wasn't very tough going, just be careful when you get close to the Micarta.

[7yearstogo]

Blunt , great set of videos, great info, your intruction was eccellent ! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and skill ! A +++++++++

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

You're very welcome! More to come!

[compounding1]

Hey, Semicircular1

I asked kinda the same question in another vid. (I don't know, I can barely start a fire with gasoline)

He did think the Saw would be faster. But the fastest would be just gathering dead wood. Boring, much more fun watching a knife get used and abused. Hit it harder!

[semicircular1]

Very good video and a great knife, but realistically wouldn't a small saw do all of that work in half the time and energy? Can you elaborate why you choose a knife over a saw in your must have survival essentials. Thanks

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

A saw would be a better tool for shelter building, but that's about all it would be better for. So not a good "one tool for all" choice.

Skinning, gutting, trap making, bark stripping for pot and vessel making, weapon making, etc. etc., are all MUCH easier with a good knife.

A saw WITH a knife would work, but a saw alone would not be wise, IMO.

[shihulud1982]

I must also add that this would make an excellent hunting blind!

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

Thanks for your comments!

Not far from this site I actually built a blind for whitetails. It has two walls leaning together in a "V" shape. Sitting in it you can shoot in any direction through a gap that also serves as a gun-rest.

[shihulud1982]

I stalk from the ground and usually try to find piles of deadfall I can climb into/under. Always works well for me. Sometimes I'm not sure of where propertie lines end so I don't like to leave any evidence that I was there

[shihulud1982]

Thanks for Keeping it real man! Other Youtube personalities are what I call "backyard bushcrafters" with all the conveinence of WD-40, expensive and extensive tools and which few people have even heard of, let alone carry into the woods. Great vids man!

[kevisit111]

Steve, next time use the Acme survival scissors!

[knivesandstuff]

haha, how big is that beer bottle? thirsty work huh? :)

[nycdave212]

Brilliant series, Man... just brilliant! Thank for all the effort and time to make it happen...

Awesome, Man.... Enjoy that beer!

[virtuovice]

You always finish up the incredible job. I am very impressed, which has just persuade me to order Bark River Bravo1 on accout of the competition with my RC-4. I fortunately have an old Cold Steel sheath which should provide the belt loop. Thak you very much.

[Rozzrocks666]

Good video man!

[Denomolise]

Great series man, great knife too. I hope to see more bushcraft videos from you very soon.

[survivalexpert93]

are all those logs from the same tree

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

No. Don't tell the "green police" on me, but I killed 3 trees that day.

Not trying to put more value on these vids than they are worth, but if I per-chance helped save ONE kid's life with these vids, then damn the whole forest.

[SageSofa]

Dude you got that right.

Excellent stuff. Great choice on beer too.  'Tis what I drink.

[mukatsukuful]

Very well said. I agree with that statement 120%. Good job on your videos btw.

[gangsta965084]

Cannot wait for the sharpening vid on convex grinds great series 5 stars

[streetmaster63]

Awesome series, Steve.  I learned a lot from it. Would you build it the same way for two people, only bigger?

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

I guess that would depend on the sex and cuteness of my survival mate.

I could see myself saying "I know, babe, but we have to combine our body heat."

LOL

[streetmaster63]

Haha, either that or "build your OWN damn shelter!"

[BuildMoreFences]

wow, fantastic effort and video...thank you!

awesome knife.

[Dom1487]

awesome thanks for all ur time man

[vulcangunner58]

Good job Steven...nice video series.

[PeaceInTheNow]

yay! great little series - thanks!

[888zzz]

Excellent series. Wouldn't it be better if the shelter was level so warm air wouldn't escape out the entrance as much when it rises?

[BLUNTRUTH4U]

Maybe, but my theory is that the closer it is to your body, the better. So it tapers down where your legs are. Like a mummy sleeping bag. I actually made this just a bit too big inside, even for big old me.

[clubtc05]

Thanks for the informative learning videos. I really learned alot!

[kevisit111]

Thanks, Steve. I learned alot. I'm gonna show this whole series to my kids. And I'm getting a Bravo.

[Burson69]

great 3 part series on making a debris shelter. i gotta get a bravo 1.

[HolyFragGrenade]

Very cool. I wonder how well the edge would've held up if it wasn't convexed.

[shummyshum]

wow. outstanding edge retention

[CallsThunder]

Great little knife. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to the sharpening vids.