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I was thinking this morning about what makes a good survival sharp ( I won't say knife as Hatchets, axes and Hawks can also be used for Bushcraft/Survival )and what I came up with is that they must be A) Strong, B) Sharp and C) Comfortable.
The one other important factor is that you must be familiar with using the tool. Don't expect to carve like Ray Mears the minute you take that $300 Woodlore out of your drawer if you are only used to using a Becker.
With these thoughts in mind you can see how vastly the design of the tools can differ yet still work for the individual that is well-versed in using them !
As an example of how they can vary yet still work I took my Breeden Woody out along with my JK Knatchet today and put them both to work!
The Knatchet does take a little getting used to but is an amzingly versatile tool ! This is how I hold it for using in a chest lever grip, this is the most powerful grip and allows for some rapid removal of material ~
This is another grip that I use most often when making fuzz sticks, it allows me to place my weight directly over the part of the edge I'm cutting with unlike when using a knife where your weight is always slightly off to the side~
Today I'd work a little with the Knatchet then a little with the Woody, both are a pleasure to use !
Not the cleanest trap I've made but functional none the less ~
In a suvival situation I'd be happy to find either of these hanging from my belt !!!
The one other important factor is that you must be familiar with using the tool. Don't expect to carve like Ray Mears the minute you take that $300 Woodlore out of your drawer if you are only used to using a Becker.
With these thoughts in mind you can see how vastly the design of the tools can differ yet still work for the individual that is well-versed in using them !
As an example of how they can vary yet still work I took my Breeden Woody out along with my JK Knatchet today and put them both to work!
The Knatchet does take a little getting used to but is an amzingly versatile tool ! This is how I hold it for using in a chest lever grip, this is the most powerful grip and allows for some rapid removal of material ~
This is another grip that I use most often when making fuzz sticks, it allows me to place my weight directly over the part of the edge I'm cutting with unlike when using a knife where your weight is always slightly off to the side~
Today I'd work a little with the Knatchet then a little with the Woody, both are a pleasure to use !
Not the cleanest trap I've made but functional none the less ~
In a suvival situation I'd be happy to find either of these hanging from my belt !!!
