Toyokuni handy axe and cKc Forrester7 in wood chopping

[metawolfdblade]

My Toyokuni hatchet arrived today! Thanks for your help with the Japanese literature!!!! Took it out earlier cutting woods, clearing fallen trees and doing maintenance on my mountain bike trails. ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT!

[virtuovice]

@bossbozzy If you don't need to fight a bear with a knife, I will recommend you the rampless Bravo1. I highly depend on its A2 steel and its edge geometry. It's really handy and versatile. KSF will issue the S35VN SS version very soon. I will get it. Thanks.

[virtuovice]

@bossbozzy "SellYourKnife" is his website. Thanks.

[metawolfdblade]

Thank you for adding more great and informational videos. I'm a fan! I did sent you a message.... hope you could reply/give me an opinion when you are not busy... I bet it is hunting season for you and you might be occupied

[johnwoodz1220]

Yes the cKc handles are very well done. And the geometry is very good on my Knife. It is surely very very cool. This is my first convex. It cuts through cardboard like its not there. Very impressive. The hatchet is very nice and a good tool for chopping. A lot of wieght behind the blade with the rectangular profile for chopping down massive lumps of hardwood.

[ryanrrx]

We must see the ckc vs bk2 :) they are a better match for each other :)

[nihontoman]

great video, a real pleasure to watch. so what are the knife regulations in japan? I may visit japan pretty soon and as I am a knife guy, I would like to know what can I carry there as an edc knife :)

Thanks.

[virtuovice]

@nihontoman Knife EDC is totally forbidden in Japan even for a small Swill Army Knife. If you did it here, you could be in trouble. By the way we CAN OWN blades under 6 inches, and if they have a chioil or deep jimping, the cutting edge length is measured. And we CANNOT CARRY any knives unless we have proper purposes like camping. If you are talked to by the officer on the street and you mention your knife carry, you will be taken to the office and have to stay there for half a day. Thanks.

[TheMadMedek]

Knife too small for a chooper

[TheMadMedek]

Why do you have to shoot your stags so many times? What caliber do you use?

[virtuovice]

@TheMadMedek .410 caliber ammo have little kill power when the stag is over 180 yards. The accuracy is not enough too at that distance. Thanks.

[TheMadMedek]

@virtuovice Is that Japanese regulation? .410 is for rabit hunting in the States.

[malcolmry]

The modified forester has a fighter/bowie look to it, not so much a chopper. Its a nice bit of steel.

[LiamMitts]

Hey,I like the Japanese " chopper" in this video.After watching you cut some wood with it,I was thinking it might come in handy when field dressing a deer.It looks like it would cut through bone and especially for cutting the joints in a deer.Have you ever used it for field dressing a deer? I think the "chopper" because of it's weight would work well in a Kydex sheath.I am unable to hunt deer this season (bad back) so I check your site every day to watch your deer hunting experiences.Thanks alot

[virtuovice]

@LiamMitts Thank you very much for watching my videos. One of my hunting friend formerly used a chopper to get a head and brought me a head with a neck. It was just heavy and left much garbage in my garage. So I beg him not to do it and to do it as I do. After that he quit using a hatchet for the job. Thanks.

[auradud3]

i just love your hand axe

[mccullenj]

Thank you for the ordering information.

[Freedom100fan]

What is your impression of the many grooves cut into one side of the micarta handles on the cKc? Having the handle beveled or adding grooves appears not worth the effort compared to the basic shape like thinness, being flat or having a protrusion.

[virtuovice]

@Freedom100fan That flat on the sides handle is pretty stable in the hand in any holdings. I don't need any more contour on it at all. The single sided grooves are substantially increasing traction for the fingers. I think it's a very unique and functional idea. Thanks.

[TheBladebuster]

Kyley's knives are not for shelf queens but are meant for real outdoor use. They are home made knives and done out of hobby. They're solid as rock from what I can see.

[jackeatsfish]

@TheBladebuster When it comes to knives, they're one of the few items where form indicates function and quality. I doubt the Japanese Samurai of old would agree with your "shelf queen" comment as there IS an inherent beauty in both quality and pride-of-craftsmanship. The same holds true for choosing a bowling ball, i.e., "form" determines quality.

[TheBladebuster]

@jackeatsfish

I agree however Kyley was very clear about his knives. If you want beauty then his knives are not for you. I personally don't own any of Kyley's knives (yet) but from what I can see he makes some bad ass knives and that's pretty good for something done out of a hobby. If I have to trust my life with a knife - Kyley's knives will be on top on my list.

[jackeatsfish]

@TheBladebuster Understood. I agree with your point, as well.

[FingerFetishist]

virtuovice, how about putting a lanyard on the Forrester7? It might not be useful against a charging bear, but can help when chopping wood with freezing, numb hands.

[mz9393mz]

@FingerFetishist I've been thinking about the whole lanyard thing and I'm wondering why it's so popular. Barring the need to prevent the knife from falling at a great height -- like working high up off the ground -- wouldn't a lanyard be MORE dangerous in chopping since the knife is tethered to you and could come back and swing against your body rather than just fall to the ground if you lose grip? Axes don't usually have lanyards -- do they? So how exactly does a lanyard help with chopping?

[FingerFetishist]

@mz9393mz For chopping wood, a lanyard, in my opinion, should primarily be used to prevent a tool's handle from slipping out length-wise, not laterally.

My preferred way to use a lanyard is to only put my thumb into it. Then, slide it around the back of my hand starting from my grip's top (thumb) side and down to the bottom (pinky side), so that the handle comes up into my palm.

For this, it's better to have a lanyard too long than too short, as excess can be looped around more or twisted.

[FingerFetishist]

@FingerFetishist *used to prevent a tool's handle from slipping out length-wise, not laterally, from one's grasp.

[virtuovice]

@FingerFetishist As for chopping wood, the lanyard will help it much. But it can be annoying for against a sudden bear attack as you mention. So when winter comes I will put it. Thanks.

[stefchollet]

Thank's for the vid

[nephildevil]

The light one is a ladies chopper, not to chop up ladies but... :p

[jackeatsfish]

The CKC does not appear to be a very handsome knife. The fit and finish appear to be home made from what I can see. If I were a knife maker, I would not have let that knife leave my shop looking that way. Thank you Wako.

[virtuovice]

@jackeatsfish His knives are not very handsome nor very well finished like Bark Rivers. I guess it's because he doesn't have a professional level finishing skill about beauty. His handle is flat on the sides. I don't think he is only saving energy to contour it. He save energy and make a more functional handle as well with the side flatness. It's good for him and for us. His side flat handle is more stable in any holdings than Bravo well contoured handle. As a tool his knives are good. Thanks.

[jackeatsfish]

I believe a straight spine (non-drop point) is best for stabbing due to its geometry not bending away from the line of the hilt. In other words, I believe the back of the spine should help to draw the tip inward (like a chisel), whereas a drop-point may require the user to consciously angle the tip toward the flesh in a more precise manner ever so slightly (if you're not dead-center-mass). I hope you understand what I'm getting at: A straight blade/spine is IMO easier to snag/stab meat with.

[virtuovice]

@jackeatsfish I understand what you say completely. Thanks.

[lagook]

why do i find you chopping and cutting and sharpening things so therapeutic ?

[MrOtterdude]

You're smart to wear a mask whenever dust is being produced by your work. Also, protection when opening skulls like you do is a good idea. I live where they make Hormel Spam. Over a dozen workers exposed to brain tissue that had been air blasted out of hogs came down with a serious illness.

[mz9393mz]

@MrOtterdude Wow, that's pretty gross -- air blasted skull particles. LOL

One more reason to avoid Spam. :)

[alexebox]

That hatchet reminds me very much of the Himalayan imports Farm Knife designed somewhat like the knife in the latest Rambo movie. I have a video showing it off with many other Himalayan Imports khukuris and knives.

[virtuovice]

@alexebox I am sorry, but I cannot enter your channel for some reason. Thanks.

[virtuovice]

@alexebox I watched the Rambo style Himalayan chopper on your video. It looked like an awesome chopper and a strong slashing weapon. All great knives there! Thanks.

[canadianglock22]

hey wako i got a nice mule deer this year and could send you some pictures if you would like to see it

[TheBladebuster]

@canadianglock22

Wako san would enjoy that very much for sure.

[LivingNation]

excuse me but may i ask why people in your country wear facemask so often?

[canadianglock22]

@LivingNation its because he was just grinding bone

[virtuovice]

@LivingNation I did the chopping test continuously after grinding the skull for the wall trophy in my garage. It made pretty much calcium smoke and I had to wear the mask. I know you are saying about the news many people on the street wearing a mask. They wear it to prevent allergy in spring and to prevent flu in winter. They are very health conscious, and Japan can be more severe about allergic pollen and flu virus than other countries. Thanks.

[LivingNation]

@virtuovice that is very interesting thanks

[knivesandstuff]

Lastly. I very much like the Japanese hatchet you sent me. It performs very well.

[knivesandstuff]

That blade was not a polished edge like the other. it was left a little toothy edge which can be good for slashing to tear into fur... but it can dull a little faster on wood for chopping.

[knivesandstuff]

haha.. I have not even watched the video yet, but I dont expect the F7 to do as well.. its only 300grams.. :)