Military Survival Knife Field Skills! Tips and Tricks! 

It is wiser to have respect and gratitude for both of these men's channels and ongoing service so we can actually learn from them.

As a teacher not in the US), I can say that Andrew is a great teacher.. Concise, easy to understand and presents his content in a way that's memorable and easy to implement

When I went through Army wilderness survival course a buddy who was an E7 18 Bravo in 5th Group advised me not to take a big single blade sheath knife that other guys typically carry on their one knife packing list. He advised me to take a Victorinox Swiss Army pocket knife that includes the wood saw blade as my one knife allowed on the packing list. I was able to complete all bushcraft & survival tasks before my peers whom brought a fixed single blade sheath knife. The spine on the wood saw blade strikes a ferocium rod well. The two knife blades, the awl /reamer, cork screw and even the tweezers along with the wood saw allowed me to do everything required. I can use the pocket knife blade to quickly carve a wedge to split fire wood so never had to baton my knife. The wood saw cut notches perfectly.

“Just like the bark, but completely different.” Another excellent video / instruction block. “…fine, just like me.” 😂

Why you don't have a million+ subscribers is a mystery to me. Yours is by far my favorite channel to watch and I learn valuable skills every time. Thanks much, and thank you for your service to our country.

Andrew, I’m so excited… this channel has gone from” basics” to advanced!!! Still totally enjoy hearing your voice, seeing your smile and learning survival- you are such an excellent instructor… Again… Thanks for your weekly videos…may God continue to bless you and your channel 🙏🏻😇💕

Love the military style of teaching…Corporal’s Corner was my introduction to RU-vid some years ago (I’m an old fart) and I was immediately drawn to the no-nonsense style that I remember from the Army. I didn’t care for the peace-time Army of the 80’s, too interested in buffing floors and shining boots than being good at your actual JOB, but I’ll say one thing, the Army knows how to beat a skill into you! Glad you made it to retirement which I hope is many more years than you served! The Pathfinder School is blessed to have you.

Thanks again for another great and informative video Andrew. Love all that you provide for the community at large.

Very handy indeed!I didn't know the nature of the lithium battery until now,Many Thanks for your Excellent Tutorial Andrew,Cheers!!

You are the true master and teacher of survival! I really appreciate your physical demonstrations! Thank you so much, sir!

Hello 👋 Andrew, thank you sharing these vital survival tips. My brain 🧠 is overloaded with the many tips that you have shared. Stay safe out there. Keep up your great work. 🤗 👋

Always instructional videos with close up veiw of how you work with knife, tool & materials. Too simple! Now we know. Thank you Andrew.

I can never remember all the thousands of things you show. Need a book. Never knew about exposing lithium to air, splitting wood as I've seen with an axe but using the tip of the knife. Always enjoy when people who know what they are doing owns the same knives that I do.

At first glance I thought that the knife was a Mora Bushcraft Black, but when looking more closely it seems clear that the knife is a Terava Jaakaripuuko 110 carbon steel blade from Varusteleka of Finland. Very good knife to own for most situations.

As always thanks again Andrew for the survival skills lessons, I always take away knowledge from these and enjoy them very much

Excellent presentation. You are good at teaching.

quite interesting , captivating and educative work buddy ! kudos from India !!

Wow you packed in a lot of good content in that video. Well done sir.

Great video as always! If you're looking for ideas, some of us would like to see 10 to 20 uses for ranger bands.

Mr. Andrew. Great and practical video as always. Best regards and I wish you good health.

Another great video - just a small suggestion : it takes nothing to magnetize your needle when building the kit, thus saving time when you need to use it. Also allows you to confirm which end is north.

Every book says to use magnetized needle as compass, but You are the very first one who told me How to magnetized needle. This is one of the best survival skills video i saw on YT. You are awesome.

Someone sign this guy up for the outdoor channel or discovery. Amazingly concise and knowledgeable survivalist skills teacher.!!!!

"Just like me" 😂. Awesome video, man! Really appreciate how you put these videos together. Very informative!

That Terava knife is awesome… Mora upgrade…. Andrew is a boss! Dropping knowledge bombs on the daily! 🇺🇸

Thank you Andrew! I'm impatiently waiting for you videos every Sunday.

I spent ten years in United States Army, I try to watch all your videos. I learn something new almost every video thank you

We can not pack Andrew to help bail us out in an emergency situation. We can take notes, pay attention and carry the knowledge with us always. Our young troops are constantly pleased to see the techniques demonstrated work when we do them together in our practice area. Lifelong skills they can carry and pass along.

That was another “mighty fine” video! Always excellent content and format-no fluff, just info. Thank you.

Another outstanding video. How are you enjoying that new knife? The lithium battery was a neat trick. Now I know why all those laptops and planet saving cars caught on fire. Always learning something new from your channel.

Requesting a tutorial on how to get consistent curls on a featherstick. Wood type, knife angle, pressure on blade, knife manipulation, how many curls, when to seek a better piece of wood, etc.

I've never seen the lithium battery fire starting technique. Good stuff man! Thanks for sharing! ✊

Good morning from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your wood lore

Thank you, you rock and I pray that you stay safe and keep making these useful videos.

Great video Andrew! Good to see you back!!

Cool stuff here from someone who knows what they are doing and saying. I spent over 22 years in the service and simple stuff like this can make the difference. Remember the acronym KISS and Andrew does on most of his videos. Thanks for another cool video and demonstrations- Hooooaahhh-

Just like bark, but completely different. Your humor is under appreciated! 😂 I so enjoy your videos….keep this excellent content coming!

Great video and content overall. What are your thoughts about having a paracord loop at the base of the handle to place your hand through to stop accidental dropping?

You're one of the best, probably the best on the internet

Thank for a another comprehensive video and all you efforts to keep producing quality content. Fantastic!

"It's just like bark except completely different." - Great line! Great video. Thanks, Andrew!

Just like bark but completely different! lol, I love that!

Great information , great instructor as always ! Thanks most of all for your service and sacrifice for our country !!

I've also found the Terävä knives to be the best all around survival knives. They meet all the requirements and are super tough. Affordable too.

"fine...just like me..." I caught that sly joke. You're a great teacher. I have learned so much from watching these videos.

To everyone out there watching this video, or any other kind of survival, let em offer this one piece of advice. After you have bought a functional bushcraft survival knife, after you have packed tinder into your survival pack, and added cordage, a tarp, a flashlight, don't put the pack away. The most important piece of equipment you will ever have with you, is YOU. So, take your pack out into your back yard, or the woods behind your house. Now, practice gathering firewood. Practice batoning pieces of deadwood into firewood. Practice making feathersticks. Practice lighting a fire with your Bic lighter, then with matches, and finally with a ferro rod. Practice tying some lines between trees and making a shelter with your tarp. All of this can be surprisingly hard, even in your backyard. If you are ever actually on the trail, out in the woods, miles and miles from help, it will be MUCH harder to do these things without practice. Buying gadgets isn't that useful. Buying good equipment like a good knife or camp hatchet, or even a folding saw, are all helpful. But what will be the most important thing is your ability to actually use your equipment, and everything will be a hundred times easier if you've actually practiced doing it before you find yourself out in the wilderness with just your pack and your skills.

New here. Flipping through your channel. No politics. Subscribed!

"It's fine, just like me." 😁 I love the channel and how much it has grown. Thank you for all of the great videos👍

I don’t know how many times I watch it but it’s still awesome it is awesome great job

Didn't know about the lithium battery technique. Brilliant in a pinch. Really like the one stick fire challenge. I gonna try that this evening. Thanks for braving the weather today.

Thanks for showing all the techniques that everyone should know. I learned a lot many years ago, but it was dormant til just recently when I started watching your videos. Now, my granddaughters are gonna be learning a lot this summer!

There’s a 4 plait weave that makes a nice, round rope, I’ve put one together out of 550 cord that easily supports my weight and still gives me the option of taking it apart for smaller cordage with all the benefits of 550 cord.

Thank you so much for the time you put into making these videos. Could you teach some more about the quality of a knife and how to sharpen it properly?

I agree with comments regarding the knife in use. I personally use a survival knife that has partial serations. I find this to be an advantage in versatility.

I always tell my guys four cans of white gas justin case we gotta light a fire. Another good video.

Wow! That’s a blast from the past..a BlackBerry. I still miss mine lol.

The needle/compass method is awesome

TY SIR, FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TEACH SOME OF UR SKILLS TO US !!!

very well put together. really like all of the demonstrations.

The Swedish torch is my faforite cooking fire in a heavy snow environment.

I found your Channel this morning, and from one Old School Infantry guy to an other, Great job.

Excellent tips and tricks for bushcraft survival and the use of a survival knife. A simple, well-made survival knife like that is a must. Great work.

One more thing, I carry a small container (zip-fizz tube) with magnesium ground off the magnesium rod because it is much easier to use a small file to grind fine pieces especially in the cold when motor skills may be less, and also when windy it's easier to pour magnesium powder into a small area or container like a curled up leaf! Thank you again!

Thank you. I too enjoy your direct approach to demonstration and information .

My favorite knife ever.

Good stuff. I learned 3 new techniques i hadn't previously seen or heard, and I'm no novice. I really appreciate it!

Sir can you show us a HYGINE BUSHCRAFT like toothbrush and deodorant? ❤ BTW. this video was so great😊

Always great tips in a streamlined platform 👏👏👏

Thank you my friend , from Montreal , Québec , Canada ! Cheers

Awesome. I have used the no mallet technique clumsily and don't use it well. Ty for showing it in use, I will try again.

Always the best survival Technics !!👍

Tips like these can save lives 👍

Keep the great knowledge and training coming

Good stuff! As always, I learned a few new things.

I have this knife. I absolutely love it. Best field knife I’ve ever owned

These tips keep getting better and better. Thank you for this info

I mostly clicked to see the knife I own in action, but I must say the needle trick and battery combustion were new to me.

Best part of my Sunday. Outstanding job sir. Cheers for Fayetteville NC

Got a lot out of this video. Thank you.

You’re Awesome thanks for sharing your experience. Great video.

That's why I think stormproof matches are a waste. They're waterproof anyway but I can fit a lot more strike anywhere matches in the safe and I don't need to worry about strikers. That'll cover all the worries from the "match" section. Another great video and thanks again!

Great! I recognized the Morakniv knife. Sitting next to my computer is one of my J.P. Peltonen knives. Similar design. It is the combat knife of the armies of Finland and another Baltic state.

Excellent information. Reminders are always good.

Thx Andrew, Great Video again. Your an awesome instructor 👍🏻✌🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻

Loving the Beard! Great video and much love Brother. 🤜🔥

Great information as always. Brilliant chanel

Top notch Major. Thank you for your time!

Corporal sent me! Great content, amazing skills! Subbed and looking forward to watching all your videos.

Nice quick concise presentation. 👍

Man as soon as I saw you take those fibers from the tree and start weaving something I knew this was going to be an awesome video.

Jääkäripuukko best bushcraft knife! Great team combined with a skrama

“Fine. Like me.” You are great😂

Cool TTP... I always enjoy learning something new or a different way to accomplish a task.

My favorit Knife is my Gerber LMF II.

Full tang: While i agree it is the best option we have won two world wars with a “rat tail” or “stick” tang, not to mention the ghurka and samuria weapons have been the same for centuries . Combat tested and proven. I always taught my soldiers and menties, if the job needs a crowbar, have a crowbar, dont force your knife yo do an axe/ hatchet’s job. I would love to see you make a video comparing the types of tools and the mindsets behind their designs and uses. I know this would be slightly outside your normal style of teaching skills and tricks but i also think it would help as a knowledge and expectation multiplier for many. We dont ford deeper water crossing with standard humvees, they need to be snorkled. Our tools are no different. I’ll stop here before i jump on my soap/tool box and start preaching, but i really think it would benefit the community. Especially since you use several stick and partial tang knives in your videos (mora, kellam, others) Keep up the awsome

Excellent as always Andrew. I like how you keep it short and straight to the point.

Thank you Appreciate your videos

Another excellent instructional video! I have to say, though, I don’t like the sunglasses. I always like to see your earnestness and authenticity that shows in your eyes. It makes a real connection. Hope to see them again someday. Cheers.

Informative and beneficial video!

Hi Andrew. Thank you for another masterclass for beginners and a good reminder for everyone else. How about you glue on an old almost worn out firesteel to the side of the match container - easier to strike on and reuse insetad of throw away. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel