Knife use, handling skill, satisfaction

[alongoria]

Hello. I'm 60 years old and have had and used knives since I was maybe 7 or 8 years old.
Over the years, I've used knives for any number of tasks. I also trained in FMA where blades as weapons is truly an art.
However, as much as I thought I had pretty good knife skills, it wasn't until I got interested in "bushcraft" that I really spent any extensive time using a knife in a variety of types of grips, holds, and cutting methods.
One intro into blade use in wood is carving a "try stick". That led me to learn of my deficiencies in blade use and handling.
I have been spending more time "whittling". Not really making any thing. But really learning some finer details of blade use.
If you haven't and have the time, you may really enjoy the time handling and using your knife/knives. You may gain some new skills and greater appreciation for what your knife can do.
God bless and best regards.

 

[yoko]

I'm lucky enough to be able to use my knives plenty through out my work day , makes being a "knife guy" even more fun for me

 

[BD_01]

Hello. I'm 60 years old and have had and used knives since I was maybe 7 or 8 years old.
Over the years, I've used knives for any number of tasks. I also trained in FMA where blades as weapons is truly an art.
However, as much as I thought I had pretty good knife skills, it wasn't until I got interested in "bushcraft" that I really spent any extensive time using a knife in a variety of types of grips, holds, and cutting methods.
One intro into blade use in wood is carving a "try stick". That led me to learn of my deficiencies in blade use and handling.
I have been spending more time "whittling". Not really making any thing. But really learning some finer details of blade use.
If you haven't and have the time, you may really enjoy the time handling and using your knife/knives. You may gain some new skills and greater appreciation for what your knife can do.
God bless and best regards.

I’d like to see some of your projects and the knives you‘ve used for them.

 

[Bob Denman]

X 2!!

 

[alongoria]

Hello. Lol, I haven't made anything! Spent quite a lot number of hours on the front porch "whittling" on oak from the back yard. I'm finding blade control for fine motor movements rather difficult (for me). For me, it is really a fascinating aspect of knife use and challenging too.
I've recently learned how to post images on a hosting service, so I'll do a couple of pics and get them posted.
Making something from wood carving would be cool, but I'm enjoying the challenges of the carving for now.
Best regards.

 

[alongoria]

Hello. Of my knives, I've been using 2 knives by Murray Carter and a carving puukko by Mikko Inkeroinen. An additional aspect of extended use of a blade whittling/carving wood is learning about the blades and how well they keep an edge. These hold an edge very well.
Best regards.