Chinese stuff is crap I bought a hatchet like in old times damn thing I chopped some hard wood and it broke a piece out of blade, it was cast iron not cast steel that what you get for buying cheap crap from China.
@wildernessoutfitters can you tell me if this is a good idea im a 13 year old kid and i love the outdoors and i recently bought a multi tool with a carrying case and what i do is i take a hook and wrap fishing line around it and put it at the bottom of my carrying case anybody feel free to respond telling me if it does me any good plz and thank you
theres a tonne of good knives out there and a tonne better than the ones he showed, i found it funny how he kept saying these were the ONLY knives he would trust his life on haha
If you want Kabar so bad why not go with one of the becker series. youtube is full of vids of Kabar fighting kinves failing miserably at bush craft. breaking with battoning, failing to split wood. they have a weak junction between blade and guard. not to mention the fact that allot of kabar fighting knives arent even made in the US any more.
@898Someone well I saw some made in china kabar stuff and I was pissed. I thought some of the bigger knives were made out of the country but I could be wrong I dont propose to be an expert.
@898Someone The old school Mora knives are full tang. If the new ones can manage not to break 3/4th tang is ok, though I dont plan on searching them out. I have been a fan of ESEE knives for some time own several. I have been eyeballing some cold steel stuff too. I think Im gunna have fun with the mora coming in the mail. my 2 cents
@alanvalentinus Mora's are awesome no denying that, I'm just saying a knife doesn't need too be full tang, you just need to know the limits of your equipment, that's all.
@alanvalentinus You are right. I have a Kabar fighting knife and it just sucks at carving or choping or anything to do with woodworking. I still have it at home but it would only be my fighting knife. Every tool has its own purpose. Oh yeah it is made in US.
i recently purchased a Ka Bar USMC knife. i like protective coating but i also wanted to be able to strike some sparks with it so i took the coating off the spine of the blade. now its on of my favorite bush knives.
I like all of your tools infact I use almost the same one. I have a few remarks however. The pathfinder knife, it's good quality no question but very very expensive, overprised. And the SRK I think made in Japan is much different than made in China. Japanese are known for their knife making. Chinese crap I wouldn't buy it too but I think Japanese products are lot better. Cheers.
this is to Dbejar11, i have read many mixed reviews about the Bear Grylls knife by Gerber. Some people liked it but most people found that it easy to break. I have several Ka-Bars and they are one of the best large suvival knives u can get. u can most likely get one cheap but still well working from ebay. The Pathfinder knife is also a great cutting tool, it's a bit to expansive but it's worth its weight in gold!
Did you cur your hand Dave? Love your videos! Where I live the woods are like alaska in the winters and pretty much like KY in the summers and I find alot of use in your instructions.
The one item I never here mentioned by anyone is the Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife. Maybe there’s reason for that…I know that the blade, pliers, saw, etc. are not ideal. However, the great thing about it is that it is always on my person. I don’t consider it part of any kit but rather an item I carry daily in my pocket and I think there is something to be said about that. A great knife or saw does you no good when you’ve left it in your truck. Great videos Dave!
U can only guess what he really meant about buying the Japanese version but how it was phrased seems like he prefers USA made and that Japanese versions are just not as good. I wish he had data to support it instead of just giving an unsupported opinion.
@flipteezy I do not believe Dave is anti Japanese, I just think he believes we (Americans) should show the same loyalty to our country that the Japanese and many other countries do. As a former Marine that lived in Japan for a year, I understand what he is talking about. They (Japanese) are very proud & loyal to their country and their products, Americans should also be proud and support their products and people the same.
@digdug529 USA is not like the japanese, the japanese are one race (asiatic) and this country is multiracial country. When a country becomes multiracial the national identity go down because that create an unjust social system and everyone is resentful toward the system where he was raise.
@digdug529 Dave Canterbury doesent say anything about Patrotism as the reason not to use a Japanese knife. He is implying that made in the USA is the highest quality. I havent known Japanese quality to be bad, but I dont know the specifics when it comes to knives, besides VG10 is awesome. Maybe he knows something we dont. Honestly he just doesent seem to be open to any new ideas, and everything the US makes and anything the millitary condones is the best in his world.
@digdug529 I am most proud of fair priced high quality American products. It's feels bad when I buy something foreign because their selling cheaper and is just as good or better in quality.
@digdug529 i am happy to see that there is an american with brains and logic ! No racist comments no bs. True intelligent words my friend ! Thank you !
@digdug529 I completely agree I am 13 years old i have undescribeable pride for my country i am in an auxilary air force group called Civil Air Patrol and we go to encampment learn drill go to competitions, officer training school, survival missions, and much much more. i always learn new things from dave when i watch his shows and videos and find it helpful in life and in C.A.P.
@digdug529 yea our cheap faulty products designed to break after very short periods of time with proprietary components forcing you to re purchase the same stuff. hmm sounds kinda like a marketing scam to me. (apple, ect)
America = scamerica... or Hamerica, whatever you choose =0
@chromakey84 actually that's money doing what money does. 60 years ago here in the states we'd make things and push it to the limit to make everything better. now people catch on that there's no since in spending a lot of money to make a product to sell for a decent price when it will last for several years if not a lifetime. now it's all about making the cheapest item you can make and selling it at the highest price.
it's not about a country, it's about greed and that's world wide
@digdug529@digdug529 That makes sense, but he did phrase it poorly. Since there is no American made version any longer, there is no harm in buying the Japanese made version. The Mora was made in Sweden, and he has no problem carrying it. That suggests to me that white foreign people are ok to support, while Asians are not. I'm sure that's not what he meant, but the suggestion is there.
@praharin My statement was purely my opinion. To often people tend to automatically assume the worst. I would not purchase the replacement version because it was made of AUS 8 stainless steel and is not as good as the carbon version. (again my opinion) That is why I purchased the San Mai III version of the SRK and it is a very good product. If Dave just said "I really like the SRK" then a lot of people would have blindly purchased the AUS 8 version assuming it was the same quality.
@digdug529 Well, I also think he's concerned with quality control. I've come across foreign products that were heads above the rest, but then again almost a third of the stuff I buy from Japan and China I have to get refunds on or have another sent out to replace it. That includes knives, radios and the like.
@l3054 Agreed, I think it was more about the material used not the maker. AUS 8 is what the "regular" SRK is now being produced with. I bought the San Mai III version and it is a great knife. It is not even close to the same price point as the AUS 8 version. If dave had stated "the SRK is a great knife", some people would blindly purchase the AUS 8 version and then be angry that he wasn't clear about the knife material. Again, my post was just my opinion.
Hmm, I wish he'd explained why he doesn't like the Japanese made knife - surely he can't be suggesting that the Japanese don't know how to make good blades..... And some American made blades are not awfully good either to be honest. I once bought a SOG. Once being the operative word. Never again. Blunter than a butter knife otb, the horrid thing fell apart after a bit of moderate use......
@zednotzee7 i think its due to the fact the they moved the production of the knife out of America to cut cost thus a cheaper knife and they probably use a cheaper metal now
i personally like to buy American made when ever possible to help support my country we lose jobs left and right and i do not want to be a part of the problem i vote with my wallet to keep jobs in America =)
@randomnoone I expect you are right there, that is probably the answer. But it would have been better if he'd explained that. As for buying US made stuff, your reasons are of course perfectly valid. I'm the same way myself, and will always try to but British (or at least European, as we're in the EEC). However, I won't let that stop me from buying a foriegn product ( American /Japanese etc ) if it is a good piece of gear :)
I appreciate your clear instruction as well the types of tools you use in the field. Especially important for gals whose wilderness experience is limited and have since realized this kind of knowledge is necessary to have in keeping self and loved ones prepared for any eventuality. Thank you for sharing, Dave!
@equallyeasilyfuqyou Personally, I don't think it's a redneck thing. It's about supporting your fellow American workers. If we'd have bought domestic products, the country wouldn't be in it's current economic crisis. Are you hungry? Eat your import.
As already said Japan is definitely one of the leading countries to produce all kinda high tech and reknown for delivering the most reliable and highest quality products in the world. I love your vids alot mate, but I think that has to be said - anything else is a bit ignorant. Nothing wrong with supporting the own economy though...
@TJ41238 google Wettering axe, they are easy to find.Buy now in the summer while prices are cheaper, the price goes up in the fall and winter, and availability disappears quickly. Most of the winter last year they were out of stock in most places that sold them.
Not everything made in USA is better!, we have a lot of great knife in USA, but in others countries too. If you want to support the USA economy, good! really good!!. But is not better that a overseas knife, period. (I'm not talking about china)
replace the folding saw with a pocket chainsaw. It can cut through a 4 inch branch in about 10 seconds with little effort, plus it weighs less and is more compact. Great vid.
I've used the cold steel shovel for years, digging, fire pit making, and chopping with no breakage or bending. I've never chopped concrete simply because "why do it?" it's a shovel not a sledge hammer.....
Hi Dave ! Nice video and you are doing a very good work, I really like your style of making movies. What do you think about Mora knives, or about Opinel knives? Do you recomend a Carbon Steel Blade or a Stainless steel blade?
With all do respect on the japanese produced SRK. A few notes. Ive owned one for over two years and beat the hell out of it.. Now not to say Im nearly as compitant in the woods as Dave but I dont see any real drawbacks to japanese blade in my use. Still I will admit Id love to have the carbon V steel instead of the AUS 8. IT does the job but the Carbon works better in my experiance from other knifes from cold steel with that same blade steel.
Odd comment about the Japanese. Especially since your preferred mora isn't American so it isn't as simple as buy local. As others have said Japanese are renown for both steel and blades, so if your reasons are technical rather than racial I'd love to learn more.
@ Dave Canterberry...All those are very good choices, I use the tom brown tracker by tops but the knife I am most comfortable with and have beat all to hell and it's still a fantastic knife is the Ka Bar BK2 Companion knife, it's inexpensive and surprisingly one of the best knives I've ever owned. Thank you for all the videos dave and keep them coming, I've learned a lot from them. I thought I knew it all before I found your channel on youtube, boy was I wrong, I'm glad to be a student onceagain
Watched this again, don't understand the anti-Japanese comment. Japan has the longest history of making the best knives and swords. I would not buy a Chinese knife, because they make a lot of crap, but anything I ever got from japan has been top class. I have a 1890 Japanese knife that will out cut any American knife.
@johnmonk66 I think the key here is that "Its not made in th US anymore" , Because 99% of the time if you are not going to move production to another country, unless it's only to cut costs, and with it quality. I love Japanese wood working tools, and im sure there are still some people making great knives in Japan, but I don't think he meant to come across as anti-Japanese knives all together. that particular knife, yeah.
@PghGingerKid "not made in america" can not be the point, Dave himself has a book out there and did not use American publishing houses, he published it overseas, So he does not have the right to talk about japanese knives being unamerican when he doesn't use american resources to publish his book.
I find it funny Dave put a kit together but the tv show won't let him use any of it. We NEED the show to do 3 episodes on how being prepared can save you out there. Show one should be about a survival tin and it's uses. Show two can show how a full ten price kit can help, and show three can be about carrying a full bug out kit. These episodes would be more realistic and more educational.
Idk about cold steel's version but i'd have to say the special forces shovel is a more useful design. of course when it comes to gear what u are most capable and confident with is gonna be best. this vid is a good guide to what the pro's like dave use. Thanks for the vid man!
i have a gerber bear grylls survival knife. the carbon steel blade holds a great edge and the pommel came off but i used apoxy to put it back on and the fire steel works great. the sharpener isnt the greatest but it better than nothing
I love the honesty of Dave showing you all the knives that he himself finds suitable and not just promoting his new knife. Unlike some other instructors knives, I'd trust the Pathfinder knives because I know that BHK makes good knives. It's not a knife from an overseas factory with his name on it, it is a knife that starts first with a quality knife company. Dave, have you tried the Sawvivor saw? It's made in my province and I find it pretty decent as a bow saw; I have the one you show too.
@Jayho74 The reason for American blades being more valuable is because of the higher quality steel (usually), higher price (unfortunately), and lower production rate. Simple economics man. Supply goes down because we produce less blades with higher quality as opposed to more blades with intermediate quality, so demand goes UP! Japanese blades are good and all, but usually aren't the best quality
@Jayho74 that is not at all how it comes across he just prefers american made knives and therefore instinctively reccomends them. You need to research your oppinion a little better it looks like your view on this is based on cars and MOVIES. and using the racial slur "Jap" makes you ignorrant wether it was to shorten the word or not
...and If people are afraid of having to keep up with an allen wrench in a survival situation...then they could always use lock tight on the bolts in the handle and then paracord wrap the handle.
Just read this entire string of comments...funny stuff. I think what people need to realize is that these are DAVE'S preferred carry items. Not yours! These are the tools HE prefers based on HIS experience. Also the people complaining about Dave's take on the BK2 need to lighten up. Personally, I think the BK2 and his Pathfinder knife are very similar in design. But I don't have $275 to spend on a custom Blind Horse Knife. So I carry a $65 BK2 and an allen wrench...haha
@stratagize Im glad to see at least one person isnt an ignorrant fool on youtube and i hate when people say hillbilly, being from Alabama its very offensive
Japan is not a third world country, it is not China. Japanese made knife are as good as European or American made one. In fact, since 1985, everyone one know that, all the all the best stuff is made in Japan.
Thanks for your advice in cutting tools. Can you tell me what kind of medicines and food you will carry or recommend in case you need to live in the jungle or in the forest for a long time?. Thanks.
a good knife is just that A GOOD KNIFE it could be made from stone, iron, or steel as long as it cuts well and holds it's edge, it's still just a good knife.
I think it's funny how people shun the new SRK (as well as other Cold Steel knives) because they moved production to Japan. I'm proud of U.S. made equipment, but Cold Steel uses the same quality standards no matter where the blade is produced, and the VG-10 San Mai is a superior steel...
I would try the Glock entrenching tool, it is quite sturdy and does lock in different positions, it also has a saw blade that comes out of the back that is more sturdy than the folding saw.
@wildernessoutfitters what do the pathfinder instructors or anyone else with a reputable opinion think of the cold steel SRK in Aus-8? I love it but I was just curious
Widershins: That,s a pretty good cut you gave yourself looks like pretty much the bone stopped it those little mothers do bit. I had a knife in my hand eight to twelve hours a day for about twenty years lucky I never ever cut my self I did very fast repetitive work. I had some very close ones like shaving a bit off a finger nail and closer but no cigar. Your equipment looks good cant think of anything better how ever a lot of this stuff I never used. If I need it Ill start from your stuff.
Great vid, but am I the only one that hears the nasal wheezing from I'm guessing the camera guy? Made me think of the dog from that movie "Snatch?" Just kind of funny is all.
The only thing i'd change is the Cold Steel SRK and switch it for the Cold Steel Recon Scout.
I understand your point dave on the overseas production. though im not disagreeing with you on that bases I just wanted to inform you that they are actually made all over the world I think the only over seas area besides asia is africa, there are still *some* made in the u.s. but it's never certain, i asked this in another post but are their any higher quality folding saws the the laplander?
Check out ka-bar's new "potbelly" knife, a.k.a Johnson adventure blade. It looks to be a good all round blade, and it's made of good materials. It's also 1/4in. think which means it'll be good for fire prep and shelter building. I think you'll like what you see in this knife, and I love watching dual survival!
carbon v is comparable to 50100b (1095 cro-van). it is a good steel, but over rated IMO. you will get 90% of the preformance with higher toughness from standard 1095 or even 5160. It got discontinued beacuase the vanadium and nickel prices have gone WAY up in the last few years.
i dont understand why you wouldnt trust a japanese blade (newer cold steel SRK) i definitely understand that you would rather buy american made, i would as well, but made in japan is not a bad thing. its not like made in china where its most likely crap. besides the japanese are very well known for their bladesmithing and excellent blade steels. i agree the american SRKs are better, but you say you wouldnt even trust the japanese ones.
Yes. I have a couple of China made knives and they aren't bad. But if you do get a bad one, it's BAD. When something is made in China it's to make it cheaper. Much of the time the materials used are not very good.
When NorthPole Antiques and Collectibles was selling the lowest cost knives, the main item which allowed for lower-cost is the lack of, quality-control. There is a common-remedy for lack of quality-control, which is known as massively over-engineering the knife. That business couldn't legitimately go out of business, because of the cost of doing inventory, along with complications related to liquidation of inventory.
you should ditch the e tool and the axe and carry a cold steel shovel, its based on russian saperka. as long as your not hacking 6 inch thick oak trees the handle wont break. it stays sharp, and is great as an axe and as a shovel. folding shovels are inferior because i find they are heavier, and the mechanism is weaker than a single sturdy unit.
You should do some better research brother, wtch the cold steel movie add for this shovel and puse it when the cut the concrete block and you will see that the shovel ripps and doubles over. junk! imho
so when you think about it, a good russian shovel takes the place of a big knife, a small axe, and well an e tool.
you can build an entire shelter with only this tool. you cant with an ordinary e tool. i also like the fact that a fixed handle spade is more break resistant, and should it break you can repair it in the field. ill post a video on it and see if it changes your mind.
@wildernessoutfitters lol, thats why shovels are traditionally used for digging, axes for chopping. People should listen in Shop Class, "Use the right tool for the right job"
@wildernessoutfitters. yes the spesnas groop is strong but ther tools are not.haha my kit is a tarp,cook set,550cord,axe,and a knife. simple but usefull
@wildernessoutfitters The real, issued Sapierka is a solid piece of Russian Steel though. Lots of good things to be said for simple, solid Russian equipment. Unless you disagree?
@yourredcomrade717 plus you have a lot more versatility in the folding one, they can be used as a seat, a toilet, a grappling hook, a slingshot/sling bow, and many more, if your inventive enough you can use them for numerous situations
I've found my Snow and Nealley axe is equal in quality and much less weight on the wallet. Their made in Maine. Check them out.
kushluk33 14 hours ago
Chinese stuff is crap I bought a hatchet like in old times damn thing I chopped some hard wood and it broke a piece out of blade, it was cast iron not cast steel that what you get for buying cheap crap from China.
kskk9368 3 days ago
What the hell is that awful sound? The cameraman breathing? That sounds disgusting and detracted from the entire video.
TheMoneyIsMyMine 1 week ago
its good to see you are still doing this even after becoming famous and earning more money with dual survival,
mrLdog96 1 week ago
I have no problem with him supporting an american product. i believe in patriotism, in loving your home
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but i would have preferred him to say the REASON .. so as not to give the impression that Japanese blades are total crap.
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fullfist 1 week ago
gerber is an amazing company
cptmuska 1 week ago
Love your show
Haze0260 2 weeks ago in playlist Kits, Kit Mentality and Prefered Gear
did any one els get annoyed by the camera mans whistling nose?
belar91 3 weeks ago
plus seki city japan makes some of the best blades in the world..
chromakey84 3 weeks ago
@wildernessoutfitters can you tell me if this is a good idea im a 13 year old kid and i love the outdoors and i recently bought a multi tool with a carrying case and what i do is i take a hook and wrap fishing line around it and put it at the bottom of my carrying case anybody feel free to respond telling me if it does me any good plz and thank you
GeneralZerimar 3 weeks ago
Dave I have to ask you what you think about spetsnaz machete, or something like that?
Djola92 4 weeks ago
i just got a 7 inch USMC non sarrated knife and its realy good but i can see why you would like a saw blade two
natezgreat4222 1 month ago
what size machete is dave using 18 0r 12 inch?
tehfatkitteh1 1 month ago
Japan has made blades much longer then America and has one of the best standards for blades in the world
Cheeseburgerwallrace 1 month ago
who made the leather sheath for your T1?
Wildc0rd1 1 month ago
this is a stupid question probably but are you the guy off dual survival
HuntFishTrapWY 1 month ago
@HuntFishTrapWY Yes he is. he has some amazing videos.
sagequan 1 month ago
theres a tonne of good knives out there and a tonne better than the ones he showed, i found it funny how he kept saying these were the ONLY knives he would trust his life on haha
l1ttleguy1 2 months ago
If you want Kabar so bad why not go with one of the becker series. youtube is full of vids of Kabar fighting kinves failing miserably at bush craft. breaking with battoning, failing to split wood. they have a weak junction between blade and guard. not to mention the fact that allot of kabar fighting knives arent even made in the US any more.
alanvalentinus 2 months ago
@alanvalentinus Every single KA-BAR fighting knife is made the USA, i think it's something like 80% of all KA-BAR products are made in the U.S.
What about Mora's? and Puukko's? they aren't full tang.
898Someone 1 month ago
@898Someone well I saw some made in china kabar stuff and I was pissed. I thought some of the bigger knives were made out of the country but I could be wrong I dont propose to be an expert.
alanvalentinus 1 month ago
@898Someone The old school Mora knives are full tang. If the new ones can manage not to break 3/4th tang is ok, though I dont plan on searching them out. I have been a fan of ESEE knives for some time own several. I have been eyeballing some cold steel stuff too. I think Im gunna have fun with the mora coming in the mail. my 2 cents
alanvalentinus 1 month ago
@alanvalentinus Mora's are awesome no denying that, I'm just saying a knife doesn't need too be full tang, you just need to know the limits of your equipment, that's all.
898Someone 1 month ago
@alanvalentinus You are right. I have a Kabar fighting knife and it just sucks at carving or choping or anything to do with woodworking. I still have it at home but it would only be my fighting knife. Every tool has its own purpose. Oh yeah it is made in US.
nitroflesh 1 month ago
@nitroflesh Good to know I was wrong about made in the USA. and yes If I just had to get in a knife fight the kabar would quickly cross my mind.
alanvalentinus 1 month ago
Dave, what are your thoughts on the estwing campers ax? Seems like a good tooland I believe it's made here.
WWBILL2 2 months ago
i recently purchased a Ka Bar USMC knife. i like protective coating but i also wanted to be able to strike some sparks with it so i took the coating off the spine of the blade. now its on of my favorite bush knives.
sergeantsilverheart 2 months ago
@sergeantsilverheart not great in the bush. look at the kabar destruction test.
alanvalentinus 1 month ago
Thank you Dave, Excellent products, a lot of great choices to choose between.
shadowflight762 2 months ago
A cheaper alternitave to the KA-BAR is the good ol' Buck 119 Special. Made in USA and only $40 at wally world.
TheM1fan 2 months ago
i actualy used these technequies in the bush
ilovethevag696996 2 months ago
I like all of your tools infact I use almost the same one. I have a few remarks however. The pathfinder knife, it's good quality no question but very very expensive, overprised. And the SRK I think made in Japan is much different than made in China. Japanese are known for their knife making. Chinese crap I wouldn't buy it too but I think Japanese products are lot better. Cheers.
nitroflesh 2 months ago
this is to Dbejar11, i have read many mixed reviews about the Bear Grylls knife by Gerber. Some people liked it but most people found that it easy to break. I have several Ka-Bars and they are one of the best large suvival knives u can get. u can most likely get one cheap but still well working from ebay. The Pathfinder knife is also a great cutting tool, it's a bit to expansive but it's worth its weight in gold!
InsaneInfidel14 3 months ago
Buy American. Hire American. Build American
Go Dave!
Augz1776 3 months ago in playlist Shelter Building
Did you cur your hand Dave? Love your videos! Where I live the woods are like alaska in the winters and pretty much like KY in the summers and I find alot of use in your instructions.
/Marcus from Sweden
mrcsnlssn 3 months ago
Hi Dave,
Really enjoy your videos. When you are describing the Kabar fighting knife are you saying Ermy or Army? Trying to find the knife. Thanks.
palaina61 3 months ago
his black knife is not japanese or american it is a swedisch knfe maker called fallkniven and comes in many diffrent sice and his knive is called S1
pallervante 4 months ago
@pallervante
Cold steel SRK carbon V. I know what ur talking about though mate.
TheRATPT01 4 months ago
this is how discovery channel discovered Dave?
SaggyBawlz 4 months ago
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Jafarmarar 5 months ago
The camera man whistles as he breathes. lol, anyways nice videos
IvanKesja 5 months ago 25
does anyone know what the mora review is called. I've never seen it
cooper1768 5 months ago
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TheRATPT01 4 months ago
The one item I never here mentioned by anyone is the Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife. Maybe there’s reason for that…I know that the blade, pliers, saw, etc. are not ideal. However, the great thing about it is that it is always on my person. I don’t consider it part of any kit but rather an item I carry daily in my pocket and I think there is something to be said about that. A great knife or saw does you no good when you’ve left it in your truck. Great videos Dave!
DJLCPA 5 months ago
U can only guess what he really meant about buying the Japanese version but how it was phrased seems like he prefers USA made and that Japanese versions are just not as good. I wish he had data to support it instead of just giving an unsupported opinion.
flipteezy 5 months ago
@flipteezy shutup
roboitoe88 5 months ago
@flipteezy shut up
JohnAndLizVids 5 months ago
@flipteezy I do not believe Dave is anti Japanese, I just think he believes we (Americans) should show the same loyalty to our country that the Japanese and many other countries do. As a former Marine that lived in Japan for a year, I understand what he is talking about. They (Japanese) are very proud & loyal to their country and their products, Americans should also be proud and support their products and people the same.
digdug529 4 months ago 56
@digdug529 There's a difference between the people and government and corporation and the country.Right.
TheBi0Mistake 3 months ago
@digdug529 We Canadians do the same. I only buy food that's grown or raised here in Canada.
KnifeNut88 3 months ago
@digdug529 USA is not like the japanese, the japanese are one race (asiatic) and this country is multiracial country. When a country becomes multiracial the national identity go down because that create an unjust social system and everyone is resentful toward the system where he was raise.
MrElmataviejas 2 months ago
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digdug529 2 months ago
@digdug529 Dave Canterbury doesent say anything about Patrotism as the reason not to use a Japanese knife. He is implying that made in the USA is the highest quality. I havent known Japanese quality to be bad, but I dont know the specifics when it comes to knives, besides VG10 is awesome. Maybe he knows something we dont. Honestly he just doesent seem to be open to any new ideas, and everything the US makes and anything the millitary condones is the best in his world.
alanvalentinus 2 months ago
@digdug529 I am most proud of fair priced high quality American products. It's feels bad when I buy something foreign because their selling cheaper and is just as good or better in quality.
manderpino 1 month ago
@digdug529 i am happy to see that there is an american with brains and logic ! No racist comments no bs. True intelligent words my friend ! Thank you !
Navis19 1 month ago
@digdug529 I completely agree I am 13 years old i have undescribeable pride for my country i am in an auxilary air force group called Civil Air Patrol and we go to encampment learn drill go to competitions, officer training school, survival missions, and much much more. i always learn new things from dave when i watch his shows and videos and find it helpful in life and in C.A.P.
MRSNIPERPRO1000 3 weeks ago
@MRSNIPERPRO1000 this my new account i canceled my MRSNIPERPRO1000 account
SurvivalGeek12 3 weeks ago
@digdug529 yea our cheap faulty products designed to break after very short periods of time with proprietary components forcing you to re purchase the same stuff. hmm sounds kinda like a marketing scam to me. (apple, ect)
America = scamerica... or Hamerica, whatever you choose =0
chromakey84 3 weeks ago
@chromakey84 actually that's money doing what money does. 60 years ago here in the states we'd make things and push it to the limit to make everything better. now people catch on that there's no since in spending a lot of money to make a product to sell for a decent price when it will last for several years if not a lifetime. now it's all about making the cheapest item you can make and selling it at the highest price.
it's not about a country, it's about greed and that's world wide
TheRaellz 1 week ago
@TheRaellz its the greed indeed..
chromakey84 1 week ago
@digdug529 well if they (the government) keep taking our constitutional rights away thats never going to happen
SamuelSavage777 1 week ago
@digdug529 @digdug529 That makes sense, but he did phrase it poorly. Since there is no American made version any longer, there is no harm in buying the Japanese made version. The Mora was made in Sweden, and he has no problem carrying it. That suggests to me that white foreign people are ok to support, while Asians are not. I'm sure that's not what he meant, but the suggestion is there.
praharin 1 week ago
@praharin My statement was purely my opinion. To often people tend to automatically assume the worst. I would not purchase the replacement version because it was made of AUS 8 stainless steel and is not as good as the carbon version. (again my opinion) That is why I purchased the San Mai III version of the SRK and it is a very good product. If Dave just said "I really like the SRK" then a lot of people would have blindly purchased the AUS 8 version assuming it was the same quality.
digdug529 1 week ago
@digdug529 Well, I also think he's concerned with quality control. I've come across foreign products that were heads above the rest, but then again almost a third of the stuff I buy from Japan and China I have to get refunds on or have another sent out to replace it. That includes knives, radios and the like.
TheMoneyIsMyMine 1 week ago
@digdug529 well said.
maxpullara1 3 days ago
@digdug529 i think its funny cause japanese are known for making high quality knives
l3054 3 days ago
@l3054 Agreed, I think it was more about the material used not the maker. AUS 8 is what the "regular" SRK is now being produced with. I bought the San Mai III version and it is a great knife. It is not even close to the same price point as the AUS 8 version. If dave had stated "the SRK is a great knife", some people would blindly purchase the AUS 8 version and then be angry that he wasn't clear about the knife material. Again, my post was just my opinion.
digdug529 2 days ago
Hmm, I wish he'd explained why he doesn't like the Japanese made knife - surely he can't be suggesting that the Japanese don't know how to make good blades..... And some American made blades are not awfully good either to be honest. I once bought a SOG. Once being the operative word. Never again. Blunter than a butter knife otb, the horrid thing fell apart after a bit of moderate use......
zednotzee7 5 months ago
@zednotzee7 i think its due to the fact the they moved the production of the knife out of America to cut cost thus a cheaper knife and they probably use a cheaper metal now
i personally like to buy American made when ever possible to help support my country we lose jobs left and right and i do not want to be a part of the problem i vote with my wallet to keep jobs in America =)
randomnoone 5 months ago
@randomnoone I expect you are right there, that is probably the answer. But it would have been better if he'd explained that. As for buying US made stuff, your reasons are of course perfectly valid. I'm the same way myself, and will always try to but British (or at least European, as we're in the EEC). However, I won't let that stop me from buying a foriegn product ( American /Japanese etc ) if it is a good piece of gear :)
zednotzee7 5 months ago
He isnt bashing japanese made, he's reffering to that particular model!!! It's better in the USA version!!!
tybassett 5 months ago
I appreciate your clear instruction as well the types of tools you use in the field. Especially important for gals whose wilderness experience is limited and have since realized this kind of knowledge is necessary to have in keeping self and loved ones prepared for any eventuality. Thank you for sharing, Dave!
SpiritedHearts 5 months ago
Wait, what's wrong with Japanese knives?
rolthox 6 months ago
What is wrong with a knife produced in japan?
Impavidius 6 months ago
@Impavidius nothing but he's a redneck and rednecks must say those sort of things. love you dave. :)
equallyeasilyfuqyou 6 months ago
@equallyeasilyfuqyou Personally, I don't think it's a redneck thing. It's about supporting your fellow American workers. If we'd have bought domestic products, the country wouldn't be in it's current economic crisis. Are you hungry? Eat your import.
anynameplease 6 months ago
camera man had a nose whistle
TheMarshall2012 6 months ago
As already said Japan is definitely one of the leading countries to produce all kinda high tech and reknown for delivering the most reliable and highest quality products in the world. I love your vids alot mate, but I think that has to be said - anything else is a bit ignorant. Nothing wrong with supporting the own economy though...
netfischer 6 months ago
were can i get that axe at ive looked all over the place and cant find it
TJ41238 6 months ago
@TJ41238 google Wettering axe, they are easy to find.Buy now in the summer while prices are cheaper, the price goes up in the fall and winter, and availability disappears quickly. Most of the winter last year they were out of stock in most places that sold them.
illyounotme 6 months ago
never mind just found the answer...
MilSimAirsoft1 7 months ago
dumb question... Are you the guy from Dual Survival?
MilSimAirsoft1 7 months ago
Not everything made in USA is better!, we have a lot of great knife in USA, but in others countries too. If you want to support the USA economy, good! really good!!. But is not better that a overseas knife, period. (I'm not talking about china)
Joranba 7 months ago
you talk in this video about cutting your finger and suturing it. Which one of your videos do you do that in?
ithrow2 7 months ago
what size axe to you use? is that the 19inch axe?
tnraines 8 months ago
replace the folding saw with a pocket chainsaw. It can cut through a 4 inch branch in about 10 seconds with little effort, plus it weighs less and is more compact. Great vid.
mauddib111111 8 months ago
@mauddib111111 pocket chainsaws arent that great also dave knows what hes taking about dont critic his kit
dexterlexter123 6 months ago
I've used the cold steel shovel for years, digging, fire pit making, and chopping with no breakage or bending. I've never chopped concrete simply because "why do it?" it's a shovel not a sledge hammer.....
campcomp00 8 months ago
Does anyone know the difference of th s2 or sl2
TayLewis100 8 months ago
Is there a difference between the s2 our the sl2
TayLewis100 8 months ago
Hi Dave ! Nice video and you are doing a very good work, I really like your style of making movies. What do you think about Mora knives, or about Opinel knives? Do you recomend a Carbon Steel Blade or a Stainless steel blade?
Adywqm 8 months ago
With all do respect on the japanese produced SRK. A few notes. Ive owned one for over two years and beat the hell out of it.. Now not to say Im nearly as compitant in the woods as Dave but I dont see any real drawbacks to japanese blade in my use. Still I will admit Id love to have the carbon V steel instead of the AUS 8. IT does the job but the Carbon works better in my experiance from other knifes from cold steel with that same blade steel.
RenmarStriff 9 months ago
@RenmarStriff caviot I ment over a year. NOt two >< bleh dont know why I put that.
RenmarStriff 9 months ago
whats the difference between kydex and plastic
balfarzarkar1 9 months ago
Odd comment about the Japanese. Especially since your preferred mora isn't American so it isn't as simple as buy local. As others have said Japanese are renown for both steel and blades, so if your reasons are technical rather than racial I'd love to learn more.
dmgm1970 9 months ago
Good video, lol By the end, I found myself breathing at the same rate as the camera man.
02abbottracing 9 months ago
that wetterlings axe...is that like 20 inches?
SpartanJohns 9 months ago
@ Dave Canterberry...All those are very good choices, I use the tom brown tracker by tops but the knife I am most comfortable with and have beat all to hell and it's still a fantastic knife is the Ka Bar BK2 Companion knife, it's inexpensive and surprisingly one of the best knives I've ever owned. Thank you for all the videos dave and keep them coming, I've learned a lot from them. I thought I knew it all before I found your channel on youtube, boy was I wrong, I'm glad to be a student onceagain
SurvivorsGuild 11 months ago
Have you ever considered a Gurkha Kukri? Bloody brilliant all-round knives, cut through anything they will.
upturnedkangaroo 11 months ago
Hey, can't tell you how much I love this video. I'm wondering what you used for cutting the grooves in the grip.
Honeycomb9000 11 months ago
Japan is knowen for very, very high quality. I would maybe trust a japan knife more than an american one.
It's China that is knowen for bad quality. ;)
54114142 11 months ago
Watched this again, don't understand the anti-Japanese comment. Japan has the longest history of making the best knives and swords. I would not buy a Chinese knife, because they make a lot of crap, but anything I ever got from japan has been top class. I have a 1890 Japanese knife that will out cut any American knife.
johnmonk66 11 months ago
@johnmonk66 I think the key here is that "Its not made in th US anymore" , Because 99% of the time if you are not going to move production to another country, unless it's only to cut costs, and with it quality. I love Japanese wood working tools, and im sure there are still some people making great knives in Japan, but I don't think he meant to come across as anti-Japanese knives all together. that particular knife, yeah.
PghGingerKid 11 months ago
@PghGingerKid "not made in america" can not be the point, Dave himself has a book out there and did not use American publishing houses, he published it overseas, So he does not have the right to talk about japanese knives being unamerican when he doesn't use american resources to publish his book.
johnmonk66 11 months ago
Awesome video.
19t86 11 months ago
I find it funny Dave put a kit together but the tv show won't let him use any of it. We NEED the show to do 3 episodes on how being prepared can save you out there. Show one should be about a survival tin and it's uses. Show two can show how a full ten price kit can help, and show three can be about carrying a full bug out kit. These episodes would be more realistic and more educational.
johnmonk66 11 months ago
Idk about cold steel's version but i'd have to say the special forces shovel is a more useful design. of course when it comes to gear what u are most capable and confident with is gonna be best. this vid is a good guide to what the pro's like dave use. Thanks for the vid man!
bosephusthebruce 1 year ago
i have a gerber bear grylls survival knife. the carbon steel blade holds a great edge and the pommel came off but i used apoxy to put it back on and the fire steel works great. the sharpener isnt the greatest but it better than nothing
MadNerf 1 year ago
great info
anye4009 1 year ago
Its a retarded shovel!the tip bends! how retarded is that! DURRRRRR! xD
condorlegion89 1 year ago
I never though of carrying a shovel. That's a really good idea , Thank you.
assym2006 1 year ago
I love the honesty of Dave showing you all the knives that he himself finds suitable and not just promoting his new knife. Unlike some other instructors knives, I'd trust the Pathfinder knives because I know that BHK makes good knives. It's not a knife from an overseas factory with his name on it, it is a knife that starts first with a quality knife company. Dave, have you tried the Sawvivor saw? It's made in my province and I find it pretty decent as a bow saw; I have the one you show too.
Yoshin9 1 year ago
@Jayho74 The reason for American blades being more valuable is because of the higher quality steel (usually), higher price (unfortunately), and lower production rate. Simple economics man. Supply goes down because we produce less blades with higher quality as opposed to more blades with intermediate quality, so demand goes UP! Japanese blades are good and all, but usually aren't the best quality
braxtonamour 1 year ago
@braxtonamour .ant that the truth
thebushman243 1 year ago
@Jayho74 .look dud im just kiding around i like the spesnas.and i do my reserch.
thebushman243 1 year ago
@Jayho74 that is not at all how it comes across he just prefers american made knives and therefore instinctively reccomends them. You need to research your oppinion a little better it looks like your view on this is based on cars and MOVIES. and using the racial slur "Jap" makes you ignorrant wether it was to shorten the word or not
FalconProduktions 1 year ago
WELL THEN!!! I'm off to conquer and pillage bitches lolz!!!
martinaee 1 year ago
...and If people are afraid of having to keep up with an allen wrench in a survival situation...then they could always use lock tight on the bolts in the handle and then paracord wrap the handle.
stratagize 1 year ago
Just read this entire string of comments...funny stuff. I think what people need to realize is that these are DAVE'S preferred carry items. Not yours! These are the tools HE prefers based on HIS experience. Also the people complaining about Dave's take on the BK2 need to lighten up. Personally, I think the BK2 and his Pathfinder knife are very similar in design. But I don't have $275 to spend on a custom Blind Horse Knife. So I carry a $65 BK2 and an allen wrench...haha
stratagize 1 year ago
@stratagize Im glad to see at least one person isnt an ignorrant fool on youtube and i hate when people say hillbilly, being from Alabama its very offensive
FalconProduktions 1 year ago
Japan is not a third world country, it is not China. Japanese made knife are as good as European or American made one. In fact, since 1985, everyone one know that, all the all the best stuff is made in Japan.
newtubetubetube 1 year ago
Love mora knives. Quality knives great price.
PACER2320 1 year ago
Thanks for your advice in cutting tools. Can you tell me what kind of medicines and food you will carry or recommend in case you need to live in the jungle or in the forest for a long time?. Thanks.
lorddinaire 1 year ago
a good knife is just that A GOOD KNIFE it could be made from stone, iron, or steel as long as it cuts well and holds it's edge, it's still just a good knife.
Killahofosho 1 year ago
@wildernessoutfitters hi. hello. how are you...
lasttonothing 1 year ago
Dave have you ever got to try out a trailblazer sawvivor??
HadesmyBoa569 1 year ago
Dave- could you do a kabar knife review I am planning on getting one for camping and was wanting to know the feats of it
McBeasty10 1 year ago
I prefer a Good Khukuri knife. I own a Nepalese Khukuri's made from Leaf Springs off of a truck. . Have you ever used a Khukuri?
frankgon4 1 year ago
Not a fan of the Becker BK2? Thats my workhorse, has never let me down
tccfootballplya 1 year ago
I think it's funny how people shun the new SRK (as well as other Cold Steel knives) because they moved production to Japan. I'm proud of U.S. made equipment, but Cold Steel uses the same quality standards no matter where the blade is produced, and the VG-10 San Mai is a superior steel...
blackroses4her 1 year ago
DAVE> YOU ARE THE SHIT> they should of had u play in that movie predator. cuz shwarzanigger is a PUSS.
chitownplaya0913 1 year ago
U should try 2find a ww2 entrenching tool it is like a pick hybrid
FOWLER167 1 year ago
I would try the Glock entrenching tool, it is quite sturdy and does lock in different positions, it also has a saw blade that comes out of the back that is more sturdy than the folding saw.
Bassman018 1 year ago
no rat 3??
nick617617 1 year ago
@wildernessoutfitters what do the pathfinder instructors or anyone else with a reputable opinion think of the cold steel SRK in Aus-8? I love it but I was just curious
braxtonamour 1 year ago
Widershins: That,s a pretty good cut you gave yourself looks like pretty much the bone stopped it those little mothers do bit. I had a knife in my hand eight to twelve hours a day for about twenty years lucky I never ever cut my self I did very fast repetitive work. I had some very close ones like shaving a bit off a finger nail and closer but no cigar. Your equipment looks good cant think of anything better how ever a lot of this stuff I never used. If I need it Ill start from your stuff.
widershins 1 year ago
id go with the Gerber LMF 2. reliable and just awesome
MrCrazycracker10 1 year ago
Great vid, but am I the only one that hears the nasal wheezing from I'm guessing the camera guy? Made me think of the dog from that movie "Snatch?" Just kind of funny is all.
FEDS91 1 year ago
Dave,
Would you say 2 good survival knives would be enough for a B.O.B?
Are you familiar with the Gerber LMF II or Kabar BK2?
Thanks
CantaGalo86 1 year ago
how much for the axe?
Zeppelinfaktor 1 year ago
The only thing i'd change is the Cold Steel SRK and switch it for the Cold Steel Recon Scout.
I understand your point dave on the overseas production. though im not disagreeing with you on that bases I just wanted to inform you that they are actually made all over the world I think the only over seas area besides asia is africa, there are still *some* made in the u.s. but it's never certain, i asked this in another post but are their any higher quality folding saws the the laplander?
jaigooroo 1 year ago
The Gerber tool is made by Fiskars in Finland.
aseglkj 1 year ago
Check out ka-bar's new "potbelly" knife, a.k.a Johnson adventure blade. It looks to be a good all round blade, and it's made of good materials. It's also 1/4in. think which means it'll be good for fire prep and shelter building. I think you'll like what you see in this knife, and I love watching dual survival!
Tegulicious 1 year ago
Great Video Dave!
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010countryboy010 1 year ago
Personally I carry the marine raider bowie. It's strong and big enough to act as a axe and is still a knife.
SupComRaiden2 1 year ago
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BlueOysterCult89085 1 year ago
carbon v is comparable to 50100b (1095 cro-van). it is a good steel, but over rated IMO. you will get 90% of the preformance with higher toughness from standard 1095 or even 5160. It got discontinued beacuase the vanadium and nickel prices have gone WAY up in the last few years.
capnnewb 1 year ago
Tracker also makes a great boat anchor. I'd take a khukuri from Himalayan Imports over the Tracker.
gorzinplatz 1 year ago
Did dave seriously cut his finger on purpose for the sutcher video? That's hardcore XD
MrVoiceofreason123 1 year ago
i dont understand why you wouldnt trust a japanese blade (newer cold steel SRK) i definitely understand that you would rather buy american made, i would as well, but made in japan is not a bad thing. its not like made in china where its most likely crap. besides the japanese are very well known for their bladesmithing and excellent blade steels. i agree the american SRKs are better, but you say you wouldnt even trust the japanese ones.
camikins772 1 year ago 2
What happened to the pathfinder khukri?
BlackthornBushcraft 2 years ago
This is being filmed by Darth Vader??
misternylon 2 years ago 8
@misternylon hhahahahhahaha you noticed too huuh
TheMCBADGER 2 years ago
what happened with the rat 3? isnt that as relient for you?? just asking...
NeickoPow 2 years ago
Hey Dave I think your friend with the camera is having a asthma attack ...
ViolentKisses87 2 years ago 4
great video dave but are america made knives better then china made one
littletobykeith 2 years ago
Yes. I have a couple of China made knives and they aren't bad. But if you do get a bad one, it's BAD. When something is made in China it's to make it cheaper. Much of the time the materials used are not very good.
zerk54 2 years ago 12
When NorthPole Antiques and Collectibles was selling the lowest cost knives, the main item which allowed for lower-cost is the lack of, quality-control. There is a common-remedy for lack of quality-control, which is known as massively over-engineering the knife. That business couldn't legitimately go out of business, because of the cost of doing inventory, along with complications related to liquidation of inventory.
brentpieczynski 2 years ago
@zerk54 like 95% of the Cold Steel stuff
aseglkj 1 year ago
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veggpapp 2 years ago
Where did you get your pathfinder blindhorse knife? Did you say it was custom? How could a person get one?
woodsman04 2 years ago
you should ditch the e tool and the axe and carry a cold steel shovel, its based on russian saperka. as long as your not hacking 6 inch thick oak trees the handle wont break. it stays sharp, and is great as an axe and as a shovel. folding shovels are inferior because i find they are heavier, and the mechanism is weaker than a single sturdy unit.
yourredcomrade717 2 years ago
You should do some better research brother, wtch the cold steel movie add for this shovel and puse it when the cut the concrete block and you will see that the shovel ripps and doubles over. junk! imho
wildernessoutfitters 2 years ago 24
its not junk. i used it twice in the white mountains i plan on bringing it again this time. i do hiking in late fall early winter.
with all due respect dave, you shouldnt knock a product you have not used. granted cold steel has alot of hype in their videos.
everytime i hike or camp, it fits the bill of axe, machete, and latreen digger.
yourredcomrade717 2 years ago
so when you think about it, a good russian shovel takes the place of a big knife, a small axe, and well an e tool.
you can build an entire shelter with only this tool. you cant with an ordinary e tool. i also like the fact that a fixed handle spade is more break resistant, and should it break you can repair it in the field. ill post a video on it and see if it changes your mind.
yourredcomrade717 2 years ago 2
@wildernessoutfitters lol, thats why shovels are traditionally used for digging, axes for chopping. People should listen in Shop Class, "Use the right tool for the right job"
kaldicuct 1 year ago
@wildernessoutfitters. yes the spesnas groop is strong but ther tools are not.haha my kit is a tarp,cook set,550cord,axe,and a knife. simple but usefull
thebushman243 1 year ago
@wildernessoutfitters The real, issued Sapierka is a solid piece of Russian Steel though. Lots of good things to be said for simple, solid Russian equipment. Unless you disagree?
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Billybob09871 8 months ago
@yourredcomrade717 Ill buy one when I run into wild cinder blocks and feel the need to chop a cow in the thigh.
E-Tool is Proven and much more useful.
IBallistaphobia 9 months ago
@IBallistaphobia really? because most trifolding shovels break unless your using it to build sand castles.
yourredcomrade717 3 months ago
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@yourredcomrade717 plus you have a lot more versatility in the folding one, they can be used as a seat, a toilet, a grappling hook, a slingshot/sling bow, and many more, if your inventive enough you can use them for numerous situations
Billybob09871 8 months ago
I know you didn't mention the knife, but I have a Cold Steel Recon Scout Carbon V. Just wondering what your opinion is of this knife
calld2serve 2 years ago
great video, love to see them
survivalgeek 2 years ago