Videos tagged with Chopping

This video reviews the top 5 ultimate survival knives available on Amazon in 2021, focusing on their features and applications for survival, self-defense, and outdoor use. The expert analysis highlights the robust construction, material quality, and specific design elements of each knife, including the TOPS Knives Bestia, Gerber Ultimate Fixed Blade, Schrade SCHF61, and Cold Steel Drop Forged Survivalist. The review emphasizes their suitability for demanding tasks in emergency and wilderness scenarios.

This guide synthesizes expert insights on the top 10 bushcraft axes and hatchets of 2020. It covers the specific applications and features of models from CRKT, Hults Bruk, Schrade, and Gerber, including material composition, handle types, and unique functionalities like integrated ferro rods and saws. The information is presented to aid users in selecting and effectively utilizing these tools for outdoor survival and bushcraft tasks.

This review by nutnfancy focuses on the Ontario Knife Company (OKC) Bushcraft Woodsman, a large survival knife. The reviewer emphasizes its 'firepower' in terms of efficiency and work capacity, particularly for wood processing like chopping and splitting. While praising the 5160 spring steel blade and its flat grind, the reviewer expresses significant dissatisfaction with the handle's ergonomics, citing sharp edges and a flared tang that can batter the pinky finger during heavy use. Despite the handle issues, the knife is recommended for its blade performance and value, especially the upgraded version with a superior sheath.

This YouTube video from Sensible Prepper presents a comprehensive review and field test of the Schrade SCHF36M Survival Knife. The video covers various knife applications including chopping, batoning, and piercing, highlighting its effectiveness in fire starting. The reviewer, Sootch00, also shares links to his social media profiles. The content focuses on the practical capabilities of the survival knife, showcasing its performance in different demanding scenarios.

This guide details the effective use of the Condor Village Parang for bushcraft and survival tasks, drawing on insights from experienced reviewer Sootch00. It covers understanding the parang's design philosophy, utilizing its blade geometry for specific tasks, and performing field tests for chopping, carving, and fire starting. The guide also touches upon the historical context and recommendations from survival expert John 'Lofty' Wiseman.

This guide details the field testing and practical application of the Survive Knives GSO 5.1, focusing on its robust CPM-3V blade, ergonomic Micarta handle, and durable Kydex sheath. Expert reviewer Nutnfancy demonstrates its capabilities, including a demanding prying test and chopping assessment, highlighting its 'Woods Blade' philosophy for security and utility. The review emphasizes the knife's excellent balance and toughness, positioning it as a high-value, US-made 'instant classic' in the survival knife market.

This guide details the practical application and maintenance of the CRKT Kangee T-Hawk tactical tomahawk, as demonstrated by Sootch00. It covers grip techniques, utility functions like prying, performance testing for edge retention, and essential maintenance for its SK5 High Carbon Steel blade, including rust prevention with FrogLube. Sootch00, a recognized authority in tactical gear, emphasizes the tool's durability and versatility.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Frank Bowie Survival Knife, a handmade and hand-forged tool. The reviewer, with high authority in tactical gear, demonstrates its effectiveness in wood processing tasks like chopping and batoning, highlighting its full tang construction and thick spine. The knife is presented as an exceptional value for a survival and bushcraft tool.

This guide synthesizes expert insights from a detailed review of the Ontario Ranger RD9 survival knife. It covers practical field techniques for chopping and batoning, highlights potential issues with the stock sheath retention, and advises on maintenance. The review emphasizes the knife's capabilities in high-country environments and provides comparative analysis with other large blades.

This video features a review and demonstration of the Cold Steel Trailmaster survival knife, specifically the Carbon V version. The reviewer, Nutnfancy, highlights its thick blade, good swing, shock-absorbing handle, wedge grind, and acceptable weight. The video showcases the knife's ability to chop down a 25-foot dead Quaking Aspen tree at an altitude of approximately 9,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. The reviewer expresses high praise for the knife, rating it 10 out of 10 on their likeability scale and suggests the current SK5 Trailmaster should perform equally well.

This guide provides an overview of the Becker BK9 and BK7 survival knives, drawing from Nutnfancy's expert assessment. It covers key features like blade geometry, steel type (0170-6 carbon steel), handle ergonomics, and sheath systems. The comparison highlights the BK9's suitability for heavy tasks like chopping and splitting, while the BK7 is presented as a more versatile option for general use.

This guide details field testing techniques for the Fallkniven A1, as demonstrated by reviewer nutnfancy. It covers sheath assessment, effective batoning and chopping methods, and the performance of its VG10 steel. The review emphasizes practical application and durability in outdoor environments, reflecting nutnfancy's 'clinic review' philosophy.