Woodsman knife techniques

bindlestitch

bindlestitch

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I did a series to fulfill a general request on another forum, I thought you guys might have an interest in them, too.
All you non-battoners may not want to watch, it'll be angering to you to see my recommended techniques. :(
So if you like five minutes of blithering on per video and then give 'em watch.
If not, I understand. I hate listening to myself talk.

Special thanks goes to Iawoodsman for the instruction on big knife use.

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And then this is a video on a split wood fire with only a pocket knife. It expands on some of the ideas in the first video.
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Iz
 
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nice set of videos man! I love seeing people using their pocket knives - way more realistic to me b/c it's likely the only thing I'd have on me (as I always carry it) if something were to happen. And people need to know that a pocket knife though smaller and weaker can still accomplish almost any task you need as long as you stay within it's boundaries. Very nice man thanks!!
 
I always enjoy your videos. The folder use was some good stuff :thumbup:
 
Thanks Iz, I enjoyed watching the videos. Good looking knives, as well.
Thanks again!
 
I hate the sound of my own voice but it wasn't a hardship.....I likes me some knives.:D
Thanks, guys. I appreciate it very much.:thumbup:

Iz
 
Hi all,

Bindlestich, I really enjoyed the vidoes you posted. I use
most the techniques like you posted in your videos, Great stuff.

There is one thing I do for my chopping block/anvil. I like to use
a small log with a Y or a some call it having a elbow in it.
I like to flatten both side of it so I have a flat place to
rest the end of my log or stick onto so it does not slide
off the chopping block/anvil and the chopping block/anvil
does not roll either.
I hate it when the log I am using for the choppingblock/anivl
rolls or moves on me. Here is one I made for my tipi campfire ring and
another shelter I made.
The shelters are close to each other. I just carry that fire ring
back and forth depending on which shelter I want to use when down
by the river/woods in my area.

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In the pic above to the left of my fire ring is it is my
chopping block/anvil.
They really do not need to be very big, but sure keep it from
rolling and it really is nice to have a flat area to rest the end
of my log on when spliting any wood.
Whether kneeling or sitting a little chopping block/anvil with
flattened sides sure makes life better and safer, I think.

I really like your thoughts about using wrist thick or so wood for
when using your bigger knives like your Z SERE. I have used the
technique many times with working with wood and building shelters.

Anything bigger than that thickness and out comes the saw or axe.

I see others chopping on seasoned wood
with a thcikness past that 3" or so thickness with a 7" to 12" knife
and my arm gets tired just thinking about it:eek:.
Yes, chopping with a smaller knife can be done. I just do not like to
cut hard seasoned wood that way:).

Everyones, skill level is at different stages and so that can be a factor.
Like you said sometimes using a knife is just plain out safer for
when using wood in the wrist thickness or so.

Over the years I have come to the conclusion that using my
medium/bigger knife is better for and seems to me to be safer than using a axe/hatchet on wrist thickness or so wood.

Again thanks for posting these videos. Great info in there for all us.

Bryan
 
bindlestitch said:
I did a series to fulfill a general request on another forum, I thought you guys might have an interest in them, too.
All you non-battoners may not want to watch, it'll be angering to you to see my recommended techniques. :(
So if you like five minutes of blithering on per video and then give 'em watch.
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I "always" like watching this sort of stuff. I don't have the time right now, but I'll be back later to watch them.
Thanks for posting these. :D
-Bruce
 
Nice Work Iz! Great safety information in there. I also really like how you demonstrated the diversity of batoning strategies for making different types of cuts and notches. The videos should be required viewing for all those anti-batoning posters because this just demonstrates how versatile a knife can be when used that way. You also effectively demonstrate that batoning isn't really about splitting huge rounds for firewood which most people seem to think. Its real usefulness comes on shaping and detail work.

engle's-wilder said:
nice set of videos man! I love seeing people using their pocket knives - way more realistic to me b/c it's likely the only thing I'd have on me (as I always carry it) if something were to happen. And people need to know that a pocket knife though smaller and weaker can still accomplish almost any task you need as long as you stay within it's boundaries. Very nice man thanks!!
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Engle, you gave a good post. I thought I'd respond only because unbelievably, I came to the exact opposite conclusion as you did watching the same video. While a folding knife can be put to task on a few things, Iz's work really re-affirmed to me why a fixed blade is that much more versatile. Its all good though!
 
Well done, thanks for the post. Going to break out the SAKs and the choppers this weekend and give some of these techniques a try.
 
Good videos, great advice. I'm glad to see your #1 priority is safety. Thanks!
 
Thanks, guys. I was kinda nervous about posting them here, I didn't want to start any controversy. :thumbup:



engle's-wilder said:
nice set of videos man! I love seeing people using their pocket knives - way more realistic to me b/c it's likely the only thing I'd have on me (as I always carry it) if something were to happen. And people need to know that a pocket knife though smaller and weaker can still accomplish almost any task you need as long as you stay within it's boundaries. Very nice man thanks!!
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kgd said:
Engle, you gave a good post. I thought I'd respond only because unbelievably, I came to the exact opposite conclusion as you did watching the same video. While a folding knife can be put to task on a few things, Iz's work really re-affirmed to me why a fixed blade is that much more versatile. Its all good though!
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I can see both sides of this coin honestly. This will sound wishy washy but I don't know how else to state it.
Using the pocket knife for things like this does give me confidence to know that I can get by alright. But I do agree with Ken that at the same time it reinforces just how much easier a good belt knife makes life in the woods.
I guess what I'm saying is that I think practicing skills with all the tools you carry will build confidence in those tools and at the same time allow you to see their limitations.

Good stuff, guys.
Iz
 
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