Kevin Estela, a seasoned instructor, shares his favorite outdoor gear, emphasizing multi-functional items for hunting, fishing, and backpacking. He highlights a versatile signal panel from Team Eties, a Garmin GPS for navigation, a Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest Axe for bushcraft, Auto Ear Pro for hearing protection, and his signature Montana Knife Company Fieldcraft Survival Knife. Estela also stresses the importance of maintaining knife edges with stropping pads and carrying a compass in a protective pouch.
This review covers the Peltonen M95 Ranger Puukko, a Finnish military field knife inspired by traditional Puukko designs but adapted for military use. It highlights the knife's 80CrV2 steel blade with a PTFE coating, comfortable TPV grip, and the innovative Easylock sheath system. The review details its performance in various tasks including batoning, feathering, and general cutting, concluding it's a versatile tool suitable for both field use and as a combat knife.
This video provides a comprehensive overview of a duty belt setup from Locs N Load Firearm Reviews. The presenter details his Blue Alpha Gear two-piece belt system, emphasizing its stability and secure fit. He explains the rationale behind each component, including medical gear, magazine pouches, a flashlight, a knife, and his Glock 45 pistol with specific accessories, highlighting their utility for training and security duties.
This video features a review of the Kwaiback Mk6 knife by Jake Hoback Knives. The reviewer highlights the knife's cool design, blade thickness, material, and geometry, deeming it a great EDC (Every Day Carry) knife. While acknowledging its utility for camp chores, fire starting, and field dressing game, the primary focus is on its aesthetic and overall appeal as a knife. The description also includes links to the reviewer's other content and merchandise, as well as the manufacturer's website.
This video reviews the Glock FM 81 Survival Knife, highlighting its features such as a saw on the blade back, a polymer sheath, and its polymer grip available in multiple colors. Specifications for weight, grip material, and blade construction are provided, including blade length, material (Spring steel), hardness (HRC ~ 55), and coating (electrophoretic). A link to the official Glock product page is included, along with an invitation to join the channel for exclusive perks.
This guide synthesizes expert insights from a former Navy SEAL on selecting and utilizing various knives in military and tactical scenarios. It covers standard issue gear like the Cold Steel SRK and SOG Seal Pup, personal favorites such as the Benchmade Nimravus, and specialized tools like breaching knives (First Edge ELMAX) and hook knives for air operations. The information emphasizes practical application, durability, and historical context from high-stakes environments.
This video focuses on evaluating fixed-blade knives suitable for field use, comparing several models sent by manufacturers. The host, while passionate about knives, defers the hands-on testing to two experts, Randy "Rawhide" Wurst and Imri Morgenstern, who have extensive experience with knives, including knife fighting and professional knife making. They tested knives such as the Browning GG Bush Craft Zebra, Buck Ground Combat Knife, Cold Steel SRK, Skallywag Gunnersmate, ESEE-6, Kershaw Camp-10, Off Grid Knives Tracker, and Cold Steel Outdoorsman San Mai. The key takeaway is that initial impressions can be misleading, and thorough testing is crucial for determining the best performing knives. The video also briefly mentions the sponsor, the National Association for Gun Rights.
This video provides a review of the ESEE AGK (Ashley Game Knife) fixed blade knife. The description highlights that the knife upholds ESEE's quality standards and is presented as an excellent companion for field use. The video also includes a discount code for EXOTAC products and a Patreon link for the creator, Sootch00. Music is from Epidemic Sounds.
This YouTube video provides a review of the Condor Mini Bushlore fixed blade knife. The reviewer highlights its utility for tasks such as creating fire tinder and food preparation, emphasizing its suitability as a small, reliable fixed blade. The quality of the included leather sheath is also noted as a positive aspect.
This video details the collaborative design process between Kit Badger and CKnife and Tool to create a versatile field knife. The design prioritizes utility for backcountry tasks like fire-making and game processing, while also incorporating features suitable for defensive use. Key specifications include S35VN steel, a tapered tang, Micarta handles, and a balanced blade geometry aimed at providing both cutting performance and durability. The discussion highlights the iterative process of prototyping and refinement to achieve the desired balance of features.
The Benchmade Jungle Bolo is a fixed-blade knife designed for chopping and clearing tasks in outdoor environments. It features a 1095 steel blade with a black coating for corrosion resistance and a Santoprene handle for grip. While excellent for smaller branches and confined spaces, it's not intended for heavy hacking on large branches, which can lead to finger slippage. The knife comes with a leather sheath and is available from Nebo Knives Australia with a discount code.
This video reviews the Up Armored Knives Plate Knife, a compact yet robust utility knife designed for tactical gear and field use. The knife features a 3.5-inch blade made from 1095 Chrome Vanadium steel with a midnight bronze Cerakote finish, a full tang construction, and textured Micarta scales for a secure grip. The reviewer highlights its versatility for various tasks, including cutting, prying, and self-defense, emphasizing its compact size for integration with existing gear. The review also covers the custom Kydex sheath with a synthetic suede lining for quiet deployment and various carry options.
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