Has anyone ever made a Kuska

i understand they are traditionally made from birch...as such next time i come across a good sized birch, i intend to take a piece to make one from.

i'm quite happy with the performance of my plastic mug, but kuksas are neat and will give me something to cut...

http://www.jonsbushcraft.com/Kuksa tutorial.htm
 
Sycamore is very good. If you can find a small burl, which is common on sycamore you will be half way there.

Also I believe birch would work.
 
i like white cedar for carving projects. it is pretty hard but not so much that it is difficult to work with.
 
Wow, what a cool cup! I just ordered some Mora curved knives. Perfect timing!
 
i like white cedar for carving projects. it is pretty hard but not so much that it is difficult to work with.
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To much oil for me. I wouldn't want to drink out of it.
 
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I took down a small Basswood tree the other day, I may try with that. It would be a small one though.
 
That's a way cool looking cup/spoon. I'm not sure I'd have the patience to try making one.
 
I like using burning coals and pair of tongs to move the coal about, then scraping out the burnt wood. I've split a few pices mind you, still need to learn to control the burn rate.

not very good at carving though...
 
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