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We see lots of posts showing easy friction fires but sometimes failure is not only an option but a fact. Well at least for me anyways. I like to jog then do friction fire as it offers some upper body exercise. So did 5.5 miles jogging then cracked out some old fireboards, sticks and spindles.
1. 3 stick mullein. Failure
2. Mullein on willow.
The spindle shattered. Failure.
Apple on mullein. Failure.
Apple on sycamore. Failure. Well looks like I am getting that upper body workout. Dang.
A new combo. Eastern cedar on Western cedar.
Burn in looks great!
V-notch ready to go.
And it produced 4 wonderful false embers. The type of failure which first inspired confidence then disappointment over and over again. I know this combo is doable but need to work on it.
I am not giving up tonight. Apple on Yucca.
Under 10 seconds later an ember.
I did get my workout for sure but dang that was more than expected. The Bushcraft HC really works great for friction fire. Cuts a v-notch so fast. Same goes for shaping spindles and fireboards. I suspect the thin convex grind and comfortable handle is why. My first LT Wright knife however own a good number of BHK. Despite initial problems getting my order filled the knife is very nice and well worth the 75 dollars. It sports a Robert Jones sheath made for Jeff White trade knife. A perfect fit.
My original BHK Bushcrafter is a nice knife but often prefer thinner scandi blades. Still it's a great knife.
The HC is really enjoyable to use as the reduced weight of the 3/32 1075 feels so light yet solid in my hand. It's a blast to use.
The thin convex is also easy to get shaving sharp. I think Peters does the heat treat for LT Wright and did a good job on the 1075. Held an edge fairly well and as stated is easy to sharpen.
Check them out.
https://www.ltwrightknives.com/bushcrafter-hc.html
1. 3 stick mullein. Failure
2. Mullein on willow.
The spindle shattered. Failure.
Apple on mullein. Failure.
Apple on sycamore. Failure. Well looks like I am getting that upper body workout. Dang.
A new combo. Eastern cedar on Western cedar.
Burn in looks great!
V-notch ready to go.
And it produced 4 wonderful false embers. The type of failure which first inspired confidence then disappointment over and over again. I know this combo is doable but need to work on it.
I am not giving up tonight. Apple on Yucca.
Under 10 seconds later an ember.
I did get my workout for sure but dang that was more than expected. The Bushcraft HC really works great for friction fire. Cuts a v-notch so fast. Same goes for shaping spindles and fireboards. I suspect the thin convex grind and comfortable handle is why. My first LT Wright knife however own a good number of BHK. Despite initial problems getting my order filled the knife is very nice and well worth the 75 dollars. It sports a Robert Jones sheath made for Jeff White trade knife. A perfect fit.
My original BHK Bushcrafter is a nice knife but often prefer thinner scandi blades. Still it's a great knife.
The HC is really enjoyable to use as the reduced weight of the 3/32 1075 feels so light yet solid in my hand. It's a blast to use.
The thin convex is also easy to get shaving sharp. I think Peters does the heat treat for LT Wright and did a good job on the 1075. Held an edge fairly well and as stated is easy to sharpen.
Check them out.
https://www.ltwrightknives.com/bushcrafter-hc.html
