a day in the woods -- BAS (I think) included

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I think it was my BAS. Not 100% sure, I'll have to ID my khuks carefully one of these days.

We had a lovely day in the Shenandoah National Park. A challenging 5.8 mile hike starting a bit out of Sperryville. Uphill the first 2.8 miles and then level or downhill after that. It took about 4 hours.

On the way up there, we passed a mountain man. He was old, had two canes, was hovering outside a hovel. He had cotton sticking out of one ear. He was relatively lucid. His hovel was stitched together with blankets and tin and evidently a permanent home. A little bit of Appalachia no doubt.

On the trail after that beginning, not a soul. Not a single person.

We didn't want to be there too late but I did have a chance to test out my horn handled gorgeously-streaked-on-the-handle BAS and it passed all tests with flying colors. Against very hardwood log its edge maintained itself perfectly.

Since I haven't gotten my belt sander yet, I haven't convexed its edge yet but I am looking forward to it being SHARP.
 
Sharpen by hand...

It costs too much money to hire Sherpas to carry the belt grinder and portable generator on trips.
 
Glad to hear the khuk worked well for you. Sounds like a nice day. Interesting about the mountain man.

I always find it fascinating how people get where they are in life, especially in a case such as his.


Wonder what the cotton was for?

Maybe that is just where he keeps it. :D

~ B
 
Cognitive,

Do you do any backpacking? I notice you mention being in VA. Planning a weekend backpacking trip in northern WV for Aug Sept next year. I understand posting a link to the thread about it here is not allowed but check out the Hiking and Camping forum over at KF if you are interested. ;)
 
hollowdweller said:
Cognitive,

Do you do any backpacking? I notice you mention being in VA. Planning a weekend backpacking trip in northern WV for Aug Sept next year. I understand posting a link to the thread about it here is not allowed but check out the Hiking and Camping forum over at KF if you are interested. ;)
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I haven't done any backpacking since I was a kid.

edited to add: It does sound fun.
 
A day in the woods is better than a day ________________ (fill in the blank with whatever you choose....doesn't matter. ;) )


How did the BAS feel to you (in terms of packing)? Heavy? Light? Bulky?
 
Daniel Koster said:
A day in the woods is better than a day ________________ (fill in the blank with whatever you choose....doesn't matter. ;) )


How did the BAS feel to you (in terms of packing)? Heavy? Light? Bulky?
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didn't notice it in the daypack. Light and not bulky. One thing though -- I had to put some duct-tape loosely around the pointed brass scabbard thingy as I was afeared it would otherwise puncture the pack.

It would be my constant companion except I have many other khuks that I can look forward to trying out :)
 
Cognitive?

A blow dryer, or slight heat from a gas stove or even a lighter, and the laha holding on the chappe (the pointy thing) will loosen, and you can (with gloves), pull it right off.

Also, if you have specific questions about starting hunting, email me, I'll help as I can.



Be well and safe,




(I would have liked to sit and talk with the guy at the hovel. Lots of stories are disappearing each day. The battered folks have great stories, even ones that sound familiar. And I'm not that far away from his existence, anyway.)
 
Kismet said:
Cognitive?

A blow dryer, or slight heat from a gas stove or even a lighter, and the laha holding on the chappe (the pointy thing) will loosen, and you can (with gloves), pull it right off.

Also, if you have specific questions about starting hunting, email me, I'll help as I can.



Be well and safe,




(I would have liked to sit and talk with the guy at the hovel. Lots of stories are disappearing each day. The battered folks have great stories, even ones that sound familiar. And I'm not that far away from his existence, anyway.)
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Great post. And thank you for the offer.
 
Glad to hear it, cog....that's how it felt to me.
 
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