Fuzz sticks at 7 degrees

LMT66

LMT66

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Doesn't work very well!
Tried out a convexed GW LE and my two scandi grinds at fuzz sticks.
It was really cold early evening so control wasn't very easy but the GWLE held its own. Now mind you, the fuzz sticks aren't/weren't pretty! It was 7 degrees F and i'd get 3 or 4 nice ones curled up together then the last try I'd end up shaving them all off.
I actually got a little fire going after dark using the shavings, dryer lint and a firesteel on the Skookum's O1 spine. The camera battery died from the cold so no fire pictures :(.

Was a nice late day hike of a couple miles on and off trails.

Edit - To date, nothing cuts fuzzsticks as well as my Koster Bushcrafter. The GW LE was second today. The angle of the grind on the Skookum and the taller blade makes it difficult to control with intricate work but it excells at all other bushcraft chores. +1 to Koster
 
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I actually got a little fire going after dark using the shavings, dryer lint and a firesteel on the Skookum's O1 spine. The camera battery died from the cold so no fire pictures
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Looks like fun but now I'm freezing with no fire.....Aaaahhh there!

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Hey Chris...you ever tried a Cultie out in the woods? Might give the Koster a run for it's money. Despite the difference in grind, the Cultie is a SWEET little knife, and thinner than most GW's.
 
I'mGatMan! said:
Hey Chris...you ever tried a Cultie out in the woods? Might give the Koster a run for it's money. Despite the difference in grind, the Cultie is a SWEET little knife, and thinner than most GW's.
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+1 Cultie Rules:thumbup:
 
I'mGatMan! said:
Hey Chris...you ever tried a Cultie out in the woods? Might give the Koster a run for it's money. Despite the difference in grind, the Cultie is a SWEET little knife, and thinner than most GW's.
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I agree, the cultie would be great for this type work, and at .125 thinner than any GW.

Does Koster make the Bushcraft in an all finished satin Blade? I've seen the Bushcraft at Blade and loved the handle and size, but all he had was with unfinished flats. Thought those areas may rust, or not be great for food prep.

Man, that sunset pic makes me cold just to look at it!
Thanks for the great pics and review:thumbup:
 
Ken44 said:
I agree, the cultie would be great for this type work, and at .125 thinner than any GW.

Does Koster make the Bushcraft in an all finished satin Blade? I've seen the Bushcraft at Blade and loved the handle and size, but all he had was with unfinished flats. Thought those areas may rust, or not be great for food prep.

Man, that sunset pic makes me cold just to look at it!
Thanks for the great pics and review:thumbup:
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I think all three series have had unfinished flats, as part of keeping the cost down. Does 3V rust much?
 
Very cool!! I have a Koster D.I.Y. Bushcrafter kit waiting for me to finish. Can't wait to give it a shot!!

Love the sunset pic!!!
 
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