Wilderness Skills Question--READ CAREFULLY

Thanks Troy H
I`m very new to forum input in general, and this one seems to be the spot for me. I`ve learned much here already and will try to contribute what i`ve experienced when appropriate.

It`s not really a persons mindset needing changed, more to their assumption that if an instructor is carrying a large blade or axe...it must be the best.And conversely that what they have is inferior. it`s strictly a perception thing.My goal is to get people i`m training to understand that regardless of what they have with them...it will get them thru.

On the subject of wood selection....
When i trained in the
 
told you i was new..........
i`ll try again.

I`m very new to forum input in general, and this one seems to be the spot for me. I`ve learned much here already and will try to contribute what i`ve experienced when appropriate.

It`s not really a persons mindset needing changed, more to their assumption that if an instructor is carrying a large blade or axe...it must be the best.And conversely that what they have is inferior. it`s strictly a perception thing.My goal is to spoon feed experience in one environment and explain how the tools and techniques can be adapted to other environments.IE with a large knife i can cut snow blocks in the arctic or water vine in the Jungle.The end goal is to instill confidence that regardless of what they have with them...it will get them thru.Only use/experience can give that confidence.You have what you have when things go bad....make due.

On the subject of wood selection....
When i trained in the Olympic Peninsula area,HOH river area ;it was like christmas just to find a dead standing tree...everything rots and falls so fast from the moisture. (and bananna slugs taste like snot balls covered in clear unflavored jello) but i digress....
So kudos for even getting a tree not rotted or alive. I too am cursed to always select the knottiest tree in a mile every flippin time.. made me strong though, i just keep chopping.
If your building fire where there is Yew then there is rain,lots of rain. so step back and look at what you can do.You have the ability to procure wood in a wet climate with restricted material options....that means you are training in a great environment ...as building a fire everywhere else will come easier for you because of your hardships learned and overcome.
 
you know, to me that question has no answer...

people are going to use what they use, some grow up on a folder and use nothing but. Some play around with all types of blades from varying companies, to customs of all makes and models.

I've been through a lot blades in my time, I've tried customs, and many productions.

But I have yet to get that trio out of my blood, 4-6" fixed, a multifunction knife and a chopper or saw. I take one thing away, and miss it the next trip. BM Nimravus, CS master hunter (Cv) and Rat RC6 have been in rotation sense they've been owned, I have yet to choose one over the other.

As for choppers, I had pretty much made my mind in using axe's. GB and Wetterlings have been the in. But recently I had a close call with and axe, and thought I would try a machete, I love it in my area. Clearing brush is a breeze now, its quick, precise and a joy to use.
 
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