The Stable & what next?

Cimarron56 said:
Are you an axe guy (no, I am not referring to the fragrance!)? If no, then you need a chopper. Duke or Camp knife from FF. The Bishop has already been suggested. Maybe a machete or maybe something like an ESEE Junglas.

If you are an axe man, look at something for close work like a Patch Knife, a Bushraptor or an EDC Karda.
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As far as axes go I've never owned a really good one but have thought about getting a small light weight version often. I haven't because I'm always a little nervous using those small axes. Too light + hard wood = bouncy and dangerous for someone that doesn't get much practice like me. The idea of a machete is appealing for quite a few reasons.

Fiddleback said:
Nice pics. I like seeing folks support LT. Of course I have two favorites in the top pic. As to what you should try next you have got to flesh out a Nessmuk trio. You have the small knife (HB) and the full sized bushcrafter (Kephart), but you don't have the light chopper. IMO, the absolute best companion to a Nessmuk trio in Fiddleback gear is the 12" machete. Its much safer and more functional than ole Sears' tiny double bit hatchet. Once you have all 3 of those, you will have every function you need in the woods covered in a fairly lightweight package.
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That LT Genesis is a great knife Andy but to be really honest, I'd prefer a more shaped handle like your knives. That handle is THICK. One of the big reasons I jumped on the Kephart and am still pining over a FB Bushfinger/KEB. I can't ever justify leaving a FB CC/Bishop/Camp knife in my trunk 24/7/365. They're too awesome to hide away like that. A machete or 2 after xmas seems very doable. Anything "at hand" gets used far more often than something packed away for emergencies or camp use.

I "almost" grabbed that Black Friday Camp knife that sat for a day, but I couldn't justify a 3rd knife in 3 consecutive Fridays to my bank account. I hope the person that grabbed it is enjoying the heck out of it.

mistwalker said:
I can attest to the effectiveness of the 12-inch machete in the chopping role in a trio. This goes back almost 5 years

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/769709-Another-Firebow-Experiment-amp-A-New-Machete
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Thanks for the great review & laugh in the post you linked Mistwalker. :-)

Great suggestions & info from you all. I love seeing your personal experiences with these knives in photo/video. Thank you very much for that and the kind comments about the pictures. TV dinner tray + pillowcase and overcast day = nice knife pics.
 
necrolicious said:
Thanks for the great review & laugh in the post you linked Mistwalker. :-)

Great suggestions & info from you all. I love seeing your personal experiences with these knives in photo/video. Thank you very much for that and the kind comments about the pictures. TV dinner tray + pillowcase and overcast day = nice knife pics.
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Well...video isn't really my thing, I suck at making them, and stumble over talking to a plastic box... But since you are thinking machete, here is a little video I did with my first one about four years ago. The 12-inch Fiddleback machete is a very capable tool.

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I did notice at Tracrock that Allen pulled a freakin Paul Bunyon log otta the woods and my 12" machete was useless. I do t remember what kind wood it was but we needed a axe
 
necrolicious said:
As far as axes go I've never owned a really good one but have thought about getting a small light weight version often. I haven't because I'm always a little nervous using those small axes. Too light + hard wood = bouncy and dangerous for someone that doesn't get much practice like me. The idea of a machete is appealing for quite a few reasons.
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For any bushcrafter, a good axe is a worthwhile addition to your kit. I am not taking anything away from having a good machete or other chopper (I just bought a 12" machete in FF). An axe, however, allows for a different level of work. I have 2 Gransfors Bruk axes, a small forest and a Scandinavian forest, and I consider them key elements to my kit. On any serious outing such as deer camp, backpacking trip, survival trial, etc. I would include an axe, a small saw, a large knife and a smaller knife as basic tools.

You are correct in your concern over using an axe. They can inflict serious injury if used improperly. However, there are several youtubes that can help with proper technique.
 
VANCE said:
I did notice at Tracrock that Allen pulled a freakin Paul Bunyon log otta the woods and my 12" machete was useless. I do t remember what kind wood it was but we needed a axe
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Probably seasoned oak, and I have seen axes bounce off of some seasoned oak logs...

necrolicious said:
Thanks for the great video Mist. It really shows off what it can do. Thanks!
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Glad you liked it man. The 12-inch machete is a great tool to have in the bush.
 
Cimarron56 said:
Seasoned oak = good reason to have a saw. Bouncing off of seasoned oak = good reason for some serious blade maintenance! ; )
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Yeah, in most cases I agree. I have found some here that seemed damned near petrified...
 
Cimarron56 said:
For any bushcrafter, a good axe is a worthwhile addition to your kit. I am not taking anything away from having a good machete or other chopper (I just bought a 12" machete in FF). An axe, however, allows for a different level of work. I have 2 Gransfors Bruk axes, a small forest and a Scandinavian forest, and I consider them key elements to my kit. On any serious outing such as deer camp, backpacking trip, survival trial, etc. I would include an axe, a small saw, a large knife and a smaller knife as basic tools.

You are correct in your concern over using an axe. They can inflict serious injury if used improperly. However, there are several youtubes that can help with proper technique.
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Thank you Cimarron. It looks like the small forest version is the best option out there if I only get one.
 
necrolicious said:
Thank you Cimarron. It looks like the small forest version is the best option out there if I only get one.
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The Small Forest is a great axe; you will not be disappointed. It will fit right in with your Fiddlebacks, and you will be amazed at the quality and workmanship.
 
VANCE said:
I did notice at Tracrock that Allen pulled a freakin Paul Bunyon log otta the woods and my 12" machete was useless. I do t remember what kind wood it was but we needed a axe
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If your machete was sharp and yet useless, I'd pass that log over and hunt another for fire wood, regardless of what tool I had....
 
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