Knife skills and feather sticks from learnbushcraft.co.uk

A video of some of the most commonly used knife skills and a quick fire from some feather sticks using a fire steel for ignition. from learnbushcraft.co.uk

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[gameomaster]

hi i was just wondering because i want to make bushcraft my hobby were c an i get a decent knife for me to beggin with pllus im only 15 so i dont know what to do about that

[LearnBushcraft]

Then that is a problem as you can't legally buy one until your 18... but i don't see why that should limit you. Ask your folks for one as a gift. A mora clipper from lakelandbushcrafttrading or tamarack will do nicely, only a tenner. search both on google.

[888zzz]

I recently read an article on the Web about someone testing knives to figure out why his blades were breaking while batoning. He found that hitting the tip when it's pointed upwards directs the force of the blow upwards where the blade and handle meet sometimes breaking the blade there. When the knife is held level while batoning nearly all the force is sent down through the log being split, and the hand holding the knife rides along with little effort. Helpful fact. Another nice video.

[LearnBushcraft]

Now thats very interesting.. my friend did exactly that a few months ago with a clipper... thanks now we know what to watch out for. Can kinda tell when you hit it wrong... sends a shock through your hand; hurts on a cold day.

[wolfbushcraft]

good basic knife tips...

where did you film this?

[LearnBushcraft]

This was filmed about 1 mile from my home. A brook (which was gorgeous and surrounded by wonderful willow trees) has been dug out and the banks cleared- which is suppossed to reduce the flood risk (in fact it's just moved it a few miles downsream instead) anyway this once gorgeous area is now litrered with piles dead willow...

[medicineman4040]

First time I've ever seen direct firesteel to featherstick fire! Again you impress! I've done it directly into birch barch but there is no comparison...again thanks for the vid's...

[ashackatak]

I just swallowed that piece of wood , hahaha

[jackrusselleko]

what knife is that???? helle??



[SuperBabyspud]

10 people dont know what bushcraft is!

[ESAPOWER]

@gameomaster But remember to be responsible. Haha!

[pop2u1]

@LearnBushcraft can you baton with a folding knife?

[Predicton]

Fascinating

[westernhunter38]

Great video! You demonstrate some great safety techniques and real practical usage of a knife. My experience in the backcountry here in the States is that I've rarely ever needed to use my knife to split logs. Any log under 5 inches diameter will burn well once a fire gets going. To make kindling I usually feather smaller sticks and branches first. Some survivalists in the U.S. advocate large blades, using a knife for tasks that are not practical. Personally I prefere a 3.5" to 4" blade.

[hobbexp]

it is a really nice knife you have make,

fredde

[92JamesD]

If camping in the British countryside what equipment is legal, i.e Hatchets and what size knives?

[bushbumming29]

very informative vid. What kind of jacket is that?