Changes in how I think about things - observations of a few years on W&SS.

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1) There is not edge geometry that is the best for bushcrafting.

2) A decent working edge may be better than a shaving edge - if it means more toughness.

3) "The one" does not exist. The knife that you use the most, and are most comfortable with - is great.

4) All knives, all types, all grinds, all steels are trade offs.

5) Don't hit one hatchet or axe with another.

6) Don't get an MRI in the same year after doing #5.

7) A small amount of gear is needed - most gear are simply variations on a theme.

8) The amount of knowledge you can learn to survive in the bush and thrive appears to be a constant. The more you learn - you get no closer to having all the knowledge.

9) Obsession over survival knowledge is just as bad as those 'sheeple' that obsess over their jobs and BMW's. One should not be supplanted for another - nor should one feel superior to the other. Obsession is obsession.

10) Knowing how to do a few things, tying a few knots, making fire a few ways REALLY well is way better than being exposed to a million things that you cannot do well.

11) Humans are still communal animals - Bushcrafting is far more enjoyable with others.

12) Humans, united under a common cause, are good people. I have had tons of generosity on this board, both material and mental. For that I am appreciative.

TF
 
Talfuchre said:
9) Obsession over survival knowledge is just as bad as those 'sheeple' that obsess over their jobs and BMW's. One should not be supplanted for another - nor should one feel superior to the other. Obsession is obsession.

TF
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Disagree - to truly excel at whatever endeavour (poetry for example? :D), I think one has to obsess. Does Ray Mears or Mors Kochansky obsess over survival knowledge? Or any others, top of the game? I would think so.

I think you're comparing apples to oranges. To obsess over survival knowledge, for the purpose of expanding your knowledge base and skill level, is not the same as obsessing over owning an expensive car. One is geared towards self improvement, the other isn't.

Just my 2cents.

Doc
 
Doc,

Perhaps we are agreeing but not speaking the same way.

I think learning what you want to learn and use in the bush is a must - but simply amassing gear and watching youtube videos is the same as getting a bunch of money you can't possibly need.

TF
 
Wow Talfuchre, there is some insight to that post!!!! You've been thunking pretty hard it appears :D Great post and I agree with it all.
 
Talfuchre said:
Doc,

Perhaps we are agreeing but not speaking the same way.

I think learning what you want to learn and use in the bush is a must - but simply amassing gear and watching youtube videos is the same as getting a bunch of money you can't possibly need.

TF
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Agreed.

Doc
 
Well, yeahhhhh. (intonation here provided by having raised two daughters. :) )

:)

Edit: Gotta say though I am not a collector and try to keep it simple, I visit to see some of the hand-crafted stuff here. There are artisans whose work has moved to "art."

Nice post.
 
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Excellent summary, sir, and well put!

I would add only this addendum to #9:

"Each local region will likely have particular knowledge or skills needed to do well in that environment. Moving to a new environment may necessitate learning new skills."
 
Nicely put, Mr philosopher. I agree w it, except I'd add that MRE meals are nasty. Just kidding!
Seriously, I sum up my thoughts: learning is endless, I hope to live a long time.


And don't do drugs.
 
Well said, TF: well said, indeed.

There were a few lines that gave me a slight pause, but I understood the intent of each one. I'd say it was well thought out, and well presented, and I noticed that even Rick strongly agreed with you.:D

Good stuff, man. Good stuff.
 
Talfuchre said:
1) There is not edge geometry that is the best for bushcrafting.

2) A decent working edge may be better than a shaving edge - if it means more toughness.

3) "The one" does not exist. The knife that you use the most, and are most comfortable with - is great.

4) All knives, all types, all grinds, all steels are trade offs.

5) Don't hit one hatchet or axe with another.

6) Don't get an MRI in the same year after doing #5.

7) A small amount of gear is needed - most gear are simply variations on a theme.

8) The amount of knowledge you can learn to survive in the bush and thrive appears to be a constant. The more you learn - you get no closer to having all the knowledge.

9) Obsession over survival knowledge is just as bad as those 'sheeple' that obsess over their jobs and BMW's. One should not be supplanted for another - nor should one feel superior to the other. Obsession is obsession.

10) Knowing how to do a few things, tying a few knots, making fire a few ways REALLY well is way better than being exposed to a million things that you cannot do well.

11) Humans are still communal animals - Bushcrafting is far more enjoyable with others.

12) Humans, united under a common cause, are good people. I have had tons of generosity on this board, both material and mental. For that I am appreciative.

TF
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G'day Tal

I've got to ask....

What has brought about the change in how you think about things, i.e. what have you observed over the last few of years on W & SS that has catalysed the change?

Since this is probably a personal question, please feel free to decline to respond :thumbup:




Kind regards
Mick
 
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