WARNING: Some of the tests shown in this video are destructive in nature. They will likely result in a damaged or broken knife and almost certainly will void your warranty. These tests were done so that you can see the limits of the design and materials. DO NOT REPEAT THESE TESTS WITH YOUR OWN KNIVES.
Extreme Abuse starts at 16:11
The knife tested features Japanese SK85 tool steel. The Elbrus is also available in Bohler K110 (D2) tool steel. These tests are only relevant to the SK85 variant.
Specs: -Knife Type: Fixed Blade -Knife construction: Full tang -Overall Length: 12.2" -Blade Length: 6.7" -Cutting Edge: 6.3" -Blade Thickness: 0.196" -Type of grind: Saber -Blade Shape: Spear Point -Blade Steel: SK85 -Rockwell Hardness: 57-59 -Blade Finish: Acid Wash -Handle Material: 3D machined micarta -Knife Weight: 14 oz Weight w/ Sheath: 15.9 oz Kydex Sheath IncludedEssential Wilderness Navigation book reviewMichael Travis2019-04-27 | This is a review of the new book "Essential Wilderness Navigation" by Craig Caudill and Tracy Trimble. If you want to learn all facets of navigation from GPS, to map and compass to the stars, this is the book for you. Buy your copy here: amzn.to/2J0jsej
Check out Craig's other books, "Extreme Wilderness Survival" amzn.to/2GO8LKl and "Ultimate Wilderness Gear" amzn.to/2IYr7txMust-Have Survival Manual 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the WoodsMichael Travis2019-04-04 | I am excited to introduce a fantastic new bushcraft/survival book! It's written by my good friend Kevin Estela and is a must-have if you are a fan of this genre. Purchase your copy here: amzn.to/2HZso3TNordsmith Knives Pilgrim reviewMichael Travis2018-03-25 | You find out more about David Andersen's Nordsmith Knives here: http://www.nordsmithknives.com
The stove used was a 4 Dogs Stoves Bushcooker. http://fourdog.com/bushcooker-lt-iii-bush-camp-stove Pilgrim Specs: Blade Steel: AEB-L Premium Stainless Overall Length: 8.675" Blade Length: 3.8125” (measured from tip to scale) Sharpened Length: 3.75” Blade Thickness: 5/32” Weight: 6.75 oz. Sheath: Leather pouch sheath with firesteel loop and dangler attachment Sheath Weight: 3.5 oz First Run Handle Material: Green Canvas Micarta with Yellow G10 Liners Standard Price: $236.00Woodswalk and BladetalkMichael Travis2018-02-19 | I needed to get out of the house and into the woods for a little while. As usual, I took a few blades along for the ride. I thought I’d bring you along for the ride.Jeo Tec No7 reviewMichael Travis2017-11-24 | Purchase here to help support my channel: http://amzn.to/2BiBiTg
Specs: Blade Length: 125 mm / 4,92 inches Overall Length: 260 mm / 10,23 inches Blade Thickness: 5 mm /0,20 inches Steel: Böhler N690Cobalt with HRC 56-58 Handle: Available in micarta and cocobolo wood handle Sheath: 100% Genuine leather or cordura. Multi-position (horizontal and vertical)
Website: www.jeo-tec.comSlysteel Skeletek Bushcraft KnifeMichael Travis2017-10-31 | This is my review of the highly capable Skeletek Bushcraft Knife from Slysteel. Designed by Slysteel and manufactured by Tops, this knife is pretty versatile and able to fill quite a few roles out in the woods.Adventure Sworn ClassicMichael Travis2017-09-27 | I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my friend John for lending me this beautiful blade to use and to share with all of you. Adventure Sworn makes an amazing tool and one of the nicest Woodlore clones I've used. If you want one of your own, go check them out at: www.adventuresworn.comOutdoor Vitals Mummypod ReviewMichael Travis2017-07-03 | Do you need a sleeping bag that will also serve in a hammock? The Outdoors Vitals Mummypod does it all. Outdoor Vitals:outdoorvitals.com Mummypod Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/676614269/mummypodtm-first-sleep-system-for-hammock-and-grouHardcore Hardware MFK 04 Gen II-Can a Hardcore Combat Blade Survive in the Woods?Michael Travis2017-04-15 | MFK-04 Gen II Specs: Type: Knife (Fixed Blade) Point: Drop Point Steel: D2 (BOHLER K110/AISI) HRC: 58-60 Finish: Teflon Blade Length: 130 mm (5.11”) OAL: 267 mm (10.51”) Blade Width: 33 mm (1.29”) OAW: 51.6 mm (2.03”) Depth: 6 mm (0.236”) Weight: 319 g (0.70 lb) Handle: G10 Hardcore Hardware: www.hardcorehardware.com.auOutdoor Vitals Rhyolite 60: A Premium Backpack at a Budget PriceMichael Travis2017-04-01 | Looking for an outstanding backpack that will leave you with money to buy the gear to fill it? Look no further. Home Page: outdoorvitals.com Youtube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCA0hrAlLlRRw_RNlE6-Nnjg Survival On Purpose: youtube.com/user/SurvivalOnPurposeSchrade Old Timer 24OT-Pocket Carving PowerhouseMichael Travis2017-03-14 | Buy here and support the channel: http://amzn.to/2oRgsqC
This is an introduction for the new for 2017 Old Timer 24OT from Schrade. It's a slip joint carving multitool with 6 specialty tools made from 65mn carbon steel.Ultimate Direction Fastpack 30Michael Travis2017-03-05 | This is a look at the Ultimate Direction Fastpack 30 that will be featured as part of an article in American Survival Guide in just a few weeks. ultimatedirection.comKoens Kraft Rhino Raffle- EndedMichael Travis2017-02-27 | This is a video overview for a Koen's Kraft Rhino that I am raffling off on our Facebook Group, Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors. 15 slots for $16.00 each. Come over and sign up. facebook.com/groups/351310385057423/?ref=bookmarks I know a lot of you refuse to use Facebook. I will try a YouTube raffle next.Bark River Bravo 1 Raffle-ENDEDMichael Travis2017-02-24 | Follow the link to our Facebook group to participate. https://m.facebook.com/groups/351310385057423?ref=bookmarksWenger Belt 4 ReviewMichael Travis2017-02-04 | This is a review of the Wenger Blades Belt 4. A fantastic knife from a top notch knifesmith.
Wenger Blades: http://www.wengerblades.comSilverfire Mini Dragon Pot- The Prius of Camp PotsMichael Travis2017-02-01 | This is an in depth review of the highly efficient Silverfire Scout Mini Dragon Pot.
Buy yours here: http://www.silverfire.us/mini-scout-2-liter-dragon-pot-onlyAwesome EDC Upgrades from Lester River Bushcraft and Centerline SystemsMichael Travis2017-01-26 | Lester River Bushcraft: http://lrbushcraft.com Center Line Systems: http://www.center-line-systems.com Estela Wilderness Education: http://kevinestela.com Buy a One Hand Trekker here and support the channel: http://amzn.to/2jg4HTO555 Bushfit ChallengeMichael Travis2017-01-25 | This is the 555 Bushfit Challenge as put out by Dave Canterbury. The goal is to do a 5k (3.1 mile) hike with a 50lb. pack in 50 minutes. This is followed by a 5 minute break then 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups. This is my first try. Get out there and get fit!!Ganzo Giveawy ResultsMichael Travis2017-01-03 | Winners Announced! Congratulations!Buy here from Gearbest and support the channel.
Winners, email me here: bluemountainbushcraft@gmail.com
Here is a link to William Collins own introduction of this knife.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DATWbqT-9FU
Feral Woodcraft is the next reviewer to have this blade.https://www.youtube.com/user/overmtnirregularsSchrade SCHF 56 & 56L: A swing and a missMichael Travis2016-07-17 | This is a short review of the Schrade SCHF56 and 56L. They are very similar knives with one very important difference.
Buy them here and support the channel: SCHF56 http://amzn.to/29Z0Mcj SCHF56L http://amzn.to/29L7no4My First Article! American Survival Guide Prepper Survival Field Manual-June 2016Michael Travis2016-06-05 | This is a little bit of shameless self promotion to tell you about my first published article in the American Survival Guide Prepper's Field Manual. I'm a little biased but i think Kevin Estela did one hell of a job putting this edition together. It has high quality content from cover to cover. I highly recommend you pick up a copy! http://kevinestela.com http://engagedmediamags.com/outdoors/magazine-specials/american-survival-guideHX Outdoors Rock Review-A high value survival knifeMichael Travis2016-06-02 | This is an in depth review of the HX Outdoors "Rock" survival knife. It is a 4", full tang blade made with D2 tool steel and G10 grips. It comes in a kydex sheath with a ferro rod and an integral diamond sharpener. The knife can be found at Gearbest and is a great value. You get a LOT of knife for your money. The knife is only $37.59 when you use the coupon code HXYY http://goo.gl/SyGZlA http://goo.gl/xvUCZuCustom Schrade SCHF42 and 42D- Custom Grade Performance at a Budget Friendly PriceMichael Travis2016-05-25 | I think the Schrade SCHF 42 and 42D represent an outstanding value for a hard use woods knife. The steel is good, the heat treat is excellent and the designs are rock solid and well executed. They are good to go right out of the box. I think where they really shine is in the ability to customize them. Schrade gives you a solid foundation to work with and companies like LMF Knives and C2GFab allow you to take these blades to the next level, providing custom performance at a budget friendly price.
Buy your own SCHF 42 and 42D at my Amazon link. It doesn't cost you anything and it helps out my channel just a little bit. SCHF42 http://amzn.to/1U8vLiT SCHF 42D http://amzn.to/1XwAr7T SCHF55 http://amzn.to/1TWoq6eSilverfire Survivor Rocket Stove Review-Must have Preparedness StoveMichael Travis2016-05-22 | The Silverfire Survivor Rocket Stove is a must have piece of emergency preparedness kit. It is extremely well built, highly efficient and very functional. This stove is designed for large scale cooking and water purification while still using minimal fuel. http://www.silverfire.us/silverfire-survivor-rocket-stoveWallace Edged Tools/Yellowhawk Customs SPEAR 1 Gauntlet reviewMichael Travis2016-04-23 | This is a collaborative effort between Mike Wallace at Wallace Edged Tools and Doug Wilson at Yellow Hawk Custom Kydex. It's twice as long as I wanted it to be but the knife and the sheath system each deserve their own video! Head over to www.thegauntlet.tv for more reviews of this system.
Yellow Hawk Custom Kydex: http://www.yellowhawkcustomkydex.comLeatherman Signal One Stick FireMichael Travis2016-04-14 | A challenge was put out to do a one stick fire challenge in wet conditions. The day I had to do the challenge was raining, but the woods were only wet, not soaked. I decided to add another element to the challenge and do the entire fire using only my Leatherman Signal. This was a tough fire!Hike with the Primal Archer ECSMichael Travis2016-03-09 | All of the items featured in this video were purchased by me.
Today we look at the newly updated Fire Bag, Tinder Bag and the brand new Field Box from my friend Malcolm Coderre at The Hidden Woodsmen.Winter Bowdrill Fire PracticeMichael Travis2016-02-13 | Deer Creek Forge http://www.deercreekforge.com
Feral Woodcraft youtube.com/user/overmtnirregularsDatsusara Battlepack ProMichael Travis2016-01-30 | http://www.dsgear.com Specs: Body made of superior grade 100% Hemp canvas (Why Hemp) Size total 21"H x 19"W x 9"D (54x48x22cm), capacity 2,646 cu. in. (43L) Main compartment 21"H x 14"W x 8"D (54x36x20cm) Large zip side pockets 13"H x 6"W x 2.5"D (33x15x6cm) Side velcro pockets 5"H x 4"W x 1"D (12x10x3cm) Front upper zip pocket 9"H x 12"W x 1"D, (23x30x2.5cm) Front lower zip pocket with mesh divider 12"H x 12"W x 1"D (30x30x3cm) Back plate unzips to large padded storage area 21"H x 14"W (54x36cm) Expandable center sling pocket with compression straps Top side zip pocket, microfiber lined for scratch sensitive accessories 4"H x 6"W, (10x15cm) Inside main compartment, multiple zip mesh pockets and large divided back pocket for 17" laptop or other accessories Media player compartment with headphone port to top center Sternum strap (adjustable) and padded waist strap (with hide away pockets) Comfortable back and hip padding Strong top side handle with D-rings on sides YKK® self healing zippers Front and side PALS webbing, compatible with our Bag Accessory Straps (sold separately) Within carry on size limits for most airlines Removable logo with velcro patch and velcro name tape patch area (try these guys for great custom patches) Self healing zippers Includes Nasty Bag Pro for wet/soiled gear separation, 24"H X 17"W (43x61cm) Optional Rain Cover (sold separately)Blizzard Bushcraft OutingMichael Travis2016-01-24 | What do you do when you're in the middle of a record breaking blizzard? Go out and practice your fire making skills! Join me if you like.TJack Survival Knife Giveaway PromoMichael Travis2016-01-19 | youtube.com/watch?v=qOr7uBbwFHI Follow this link, watch the full video and follow the instructions to win this knife. Leaving comments here will NOT enter you into the contest!Blackfeather BushtoolMichael Travis2016-01-12 | www.thegauntlet.tv
Feral Woodcraft: youtube.com/user/overmtnirregularsQuicktips: Field Sharpening TechniquesMichael Travis2016-01-02 | I made this video in response to a viewers request to see how I sharpen my knives in the field. Hopefully you find this helpful!Morning Hike and BreakfastMichael Travis2015-12-23 | I decided to take a morning hike and have a bit of breakfast on the trail. Join me if you like!
The grips on my knife were made by Joe Snarski at LMF Knives on Facebook. They make a huge difference and are highly recommended!LT Wright J1 Prototype-Viewer feedback requestedMichael Travis2015-12-19 | This is a Gauntlet preview of a potential new knife from LT Wright. Please comment below on your likes, dislikes and suggestions for this blade. Follow it's progress through the Gauntlet here: www.thegauntlet.tvFoxelli MX500 Headlamp-Ultimate Rechargable Headlamp?Michael Travis2015-12-06 | Support the channel and buy an MX500 here: http://amzn.to/1Nc38ip
Adjustable lens offers the option of switching instantly from a focused beam to a wide beam Sturdy headlamp body tilts up to 90-degrees, allowing you to focus light as needed Wide range of light modes Ultra bright – 280LM ranging up to 120 meters Bright – 200LM ranging up to 80 meters Average – 95LM ranging up to 40 meters Minimum - 12LM ranging up to 5-10meters - For low light conditions and keep from disturbing others (ideal for reading or fishing) Emergency flashing (SOS) mode and the whistle attached on the headband will help in any kind of emergency situation. Constructed from tough, high quality, lightweight materials. USB Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery with life time up to 100 hours. Takes only 2 hours to fully charge from any USB port. Weighs only 4.4 ounces, which makes it perfect for runners. Comfortable to wear: ergonomically designed elastic headband. Water Resistance rating of IPX7 (immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter). Cold and impact resistance. 100% SATISFACTION OR 90 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE + 12 MONTHS WARRANTY FOR REPAIR OR EXCHANGE!Old Timer Genuine Bone pocket knives. High Quality for an exceptional price.Michael Travis2015-11-29 | This is an overview of some high quality traditional pocket knives from Old Timer. Purchase links: 80TB Senior: http://amzn.to/1SoX3mc 8580tb Lumberjack: http://amzn.to/1Piq84S 720tb Dogleg Jack: http://amzn.to/1kYXrNH 950tb Large Gunstock Trapper: http://amzn.to/1PiqxEo 340tb Middleman: http://amzn.to/1kYXOb5 940tb Gunstock Trapper: http://amzn.to/1PiqUiyRuger Shooting CompetitionMichael Travis2015-11-24 | Click this link to see the original shooting challenge from my friend Magnus Andersson: youtu.be/A2WRQchs5K0
The Rules: Distance- 21 yards/20 meters Target- 8 inch (20cm) circle Weapon- Pistol with at least a 10 round capacity Stance- Unsupported offhand
This video isn't to "show off". It's just to have some fun in the woods and maybe give you some ideas on how you might be able try something new. Please share your thoughts, ideas and techniques down below.