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Amber Bushcraft
Latvia
Приєднався 20 лют 2024
Welcome to Amber Bushcraft -Your place to relax, and follow me in my journeys.
I'm Chris, i will be taking you with me on my bushcrafting journeys on this channel. Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or a beginner, you are welcomed with open arms in my community.
What's Bushcrafting?
Bushcrafting is the art of thriving in the great outdoors using primitive skills or modern skills. It's about survival, self-reliance. On this channel, i'll try to expand my skills, hopefully i will learn and so will you!
🔪 Gear Reviews and Recommendations.
Ocasionally i will do reviews of essential tools, equipment. Knives, axes, saws and other equipment.
Note:I am a knife guy, i love knives! You will see them alot! Sharpening/modification too.
Goodbye for now, see you in my next video!
I'm Chris, i will be taking you with me on my bushcrafting journeys on this channel. Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or a beginner, you are welcomed with open arms in my community.
What's Bushcrafting?
Bushcrafting is the art of thriving in the great outdoors using primitive skills or modern skills. It's about survival, self-reliance. On this channel, i'll try to expand my skills, hopefully i will learn and so will you!
🔪 Gear Reviews and Recommendations.
Ocasionally i will do reviews of essential tools, equipment. Knives, axes, saws and other equipment.
Note:I am a knife guy, i love knives! You will see them alot! Sharpening/modification too.
Goodbye for now, see you in my next video!
Making a pukko | Leather sheath | Part 2
In this video, I will bring you along for a leather sheath build! I quickly drew up this design and went along with it.This pukko and the sheath are prototypes; definitely places to improve on!
My socials:
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Відео
Making a pukko | Part 1
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Today i make my very first pukko, out of micarta and birch bark! I love how birch bark handles look, so i decided to make my own. In part 2 i will make a pukko style sheath for this knife. My socials: amber_bushcraft
Is AEB-L the best knife steel for me? Fire making, and talking about knife steel.
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Today, i have some new things in my arsenal! A Mors kochanski tribute knife 1 in AEB-L, will it become my favorite knife? And ofcourse, a new axe! The hultafors trekking axe. Make your self some tea, or coffe, or both, relax and enjoy the video! Cheers! My socials: amber_bushcraft
Fallkniven s1x review | bushcraft or survival knife?
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Question of the day: What knife do you use for the outdoors? bushcraft and survival. Is the Fallkniven s1x worth it? In this video i answer that question! After 4 years of use, i have some opinions which are not all positive! We will go over some pros and cons of this popular knife! And of course some ACTION! I will demonstrate the knife in use, for things you would use this knife for. One ques...
Axe vs large knife! | Which one do you choose? Bushcraft tools.
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Axe or the large knife? Atleast once in our life we have asked that question to our selves. I have asked that question to my self more than once, so i decided to test it out! Check out the video to see what i found out! Hopefully it will give you some insight. Also share with me, what you carry in the woods, as it is interesting to hear about different opinions and preferences. See you in the n...
Fixing the broken bushcraft camp, with a even more broken heat wall. | Wilderness Repair
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🌲 Welcome to Amber Bushcraft! In this episode, join me on a journey of wilderness repair as I fix my broken bushcraft camp. Nature has done her thing, and my camp has faced the elements, but with a bit of spite and resourcefulness, we're slowly building it back together! 🔪 If you love bushcraft, camping, and the great outdoors, don't forget to subscribe as it will help the channel grow! A like ...
Nice video, I get why this tool can be divisive, but its mainly due to user misuse and expecting more than what it was designed to do. It's a forestry tool admittedly, but for harsh climates and conditions in survival situations. All of your complaints are valid, but it was designed to be used in hard environments by professionals. like the sheath was designed to be loose so the blade didn't freeze in the sheath. the handle is designed to be slim and heavily textured for being held while wearing gloves.. you shouldn't need to use the spine for striking a ferro rod, if you have a ferro rod with you, you should have a striker for it too. people review this like its supposed to be some "one tool for everything". when it was designed not to fail in the hard use, harsh environments, not light bushcraft usage by average joes. In the hands of the intended you don't hear anything but massive praise, but the weekend hikers want comfort and zero effort hence why this tool isn't for everyone's liking and they need to mod it for comfortability. No one asked you to buy an overbuilt tool for professionals, to then use it has a camping knife and find its not fit for your needs. it was designed to keep you alive and survive the elements, not make fancy feather sticks and spoons effortlessly. It's not the tool that's ill-fitting its your usage of that tool.
You have good arguments, and I agree. Only, I think comfort in the handle isn't really about "No effort", just a comfortable handle, it either is or not. I have used this knife in the cold when gloves are indeed needed, still didn't find it comfortable. And purely the knife wouldn't decide if one survives elements or they don't, some people can survive with a mora classic 1/0, it's more about knowlage in my opinion. Sharp spine for me serves multiple purposes, not only fire steel scraping, but wood scraping etc, I just prefere it that way, and a fero rod with a striker dangling with it, never found it comfortable, but that's each other's preference. This video is targeted to audience who want to buy this knife for bushcraft, and these opinions of mine are for bushcraft. But you have good points, thank you for the thought out comment.
PS African Blackwood scales for F1x can be found on ETSY
Same problem with handle you said but also: 1- thermerin scales so thin they tear at points where screws are placed this happening without heavy use. Scales just worked themselves off 2- due to thinness of scales, any attempt to make a superior handle negates the modified Falkniven sheath. I know there has been a lot of complaints about the Zytel sheaths relating to the price of the knife and the cheapness of the shades. To be fair, Falkniven as always offered leather sheaths for all their knives. I tend to prefer the Zytel even over Kydex as Kydex does not respond well to temperature change and will crack. The original Zytel sheaths were crap though as the snap keeper covered the lanyard hole, they rattled, and the snap style keeper made it highly difficult in cold weather to deploy the knife then replace it, resnapping the keeper especially with gloves on. The new sheaths very simply and cleverly solved this problem. Unfortunately, any change one makes to the handle, makes the blade no longer sit in the sheath even on a cord wrap which is what I resorted to. There seem to be NO aftermarket sheaths for the S1x. I even approached Falkniven as to possibly offering maybe micarta scales as an option cut to the same proportions. They seemed uninterested. Micarta or hard wood could be a problem solving option and could be formed to cover or at least be flush with the tang. There is one person making scales for the F1 X out of African Blackwood. I have purchased these scales owning an F1X as well. The scales not only fit the modified plastic sheath which allows you to suspend the knife even upside down and do all operations with one hand, including replacement of the blade. The scales also have built-in finger grips and or very comfortable for even harder use. Unfortunately, the Maker does not have them for the S1 X or the A1 X. I do not understand why Falkniven is not on this as the X blades are beasts, and the new sheaths are impervious to the elements. This applies to cold, tropical, and Maritime environments making the knife and zytel sheath a solid almost no maintenance package for survival situations. If only they made scales that could boast the same claim …
I 100% agree, so much potential in this knife for survival, but just this one aspect ruins it. After some time tho, I now like thinner blades for bushcraft, try them out😁
@@AmberBushcraft ironically, the original F1 with the flat convex and “skinner” profile tends to be better for all around bushcraft use. No wonder that was the pilots knife for the Swedish Air Force. Not sure overall but to bounce off one of Cedrick’s comments some of this might have been an appeal to the American audience of which I am guilty as charged. I own both original F1 AND S1 as well as both Xs. There was also that survival Lily video where she snapped the top off an original S1. Perhaps the “steroid injection” was a possible response to both factors but I only speculate. I definitely agree with you that the Xs are without a doubt survival category with the originals maybe skirting the edge of bushcraft.
Oh yeah , I’ve used both Xs for fire starting with a spark rod but have always stacked the deck with very super fine tinder WITH the feather sticks. I had the S1x on a deserted island survival training in Panama last year and used crumpled up decayed coconut leafs mixed with coconut fiber from the husk. No problem. But you are right just trying to throw sparks at feather sticks not always grantee of result
@christopherdiggles6533 After buying a proper knife for bushcraft, I steered away from fallknivens. And yes, the spine isn't good for scraping fire steel. I'm making my own knife right now, and that one will have a sharp really sharp spine.
Well let me know if you ever start doing S1x handle scales and you will have a customer
Wot tool did you use to spread the end tang at the butt cap
Its a steel chisel, apart from regular chisels, this one doesnt have that sharp of an edge, and its is stronger. Gotta work the steel for a while, but for a safe fit its necessary!
*The handle of Fallkniven S1X is absolut o.k. Ask your surgeon to make your hands smaller.*
In all seriousnes, I already have relatively small hands😄
@@AmberBushcraft *You're making a mess 🙂 A knife is not an axe and the handle has enough room for 4 fingers. I checked.*
@@user-ww4od4jl1f well, we each have a right to our opinion, I like bigger handles, end of the story.
@@AmberBushcraft *buy yourself a shovel. Now is the end of the story.*
Good job mate, I need to improve my leatherwork
Thank you! Leather work is tricky in the begining😁
I agree about the steels. I have many Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian knives and none are in super steels. I also have knives that are super steels. I really don’t notice a big difference. I always have a strop with me and use it on every knife after use. Works for me with either type of steel. Thanks 🎸🔪
Exacly, and if you do hit a sand particle, or anything like that, no matter the steel its gonna chip or damage, in this case id rather have a non super steel, for ease of sharpening😁 thats the reason why im soon gonna make a knife out of AEB-L love the stuff!
Nice sheath worth! 👍
Thank you!
So an idiot made this handle.
Excellent discussion and I agree wholeheartedly. 👍 I have the S1x and outside of a couple uses, it just collects dust and sits on a shelf in its box. I’ve never liked the handle and the thin scales. Folks have tried to convince me all the reasons I should like it because of whatever reason. Just doesn’t work for me. If others like it, good for them. I’d love to rehandle mine.
I do custom work and rehandling work. But i did sell this one some time ago to fund other projects, you know how it goes!
@@AmberBushcraft how did the S1x fair out in your opinion with a handle mod?
@@blackhawkbushcraft i didnt change the handle, but im sure it would be a worlds of a diffrence!
Very nice puukko. Love the birch bark! 👍 New sub to your channel.
I appreciate it mate!😁
Outstanding!! Thank You for this!!
Im glad you enjoyed!
Subbed to see your handles for this! Ha the A1xb and it just makes me smile every time I use it. Would be interested in some scales!
I do offer knife handle change! If thats of interest for your a1xb. Thanks!
fucking sick work, mate!
💪🔥
I am amazed by the production process and final outcome! Awesome!
Thank you!
This is beautifully made!
Thank you mate!
Good job 👏 I love puukko's made a few myself
I havent tried one up until i made this. The balance and feel in the hand is something new to me, and i like it!
@AmberBushcraft Puukkos are awesome 👌 I'm in the middle of making one myself, I'll post a video of it when I finish
@@Rcknives i will check that video out!
@@AmberBushcraft Thanks
When it comes to outdoor use knives, I consider AEB-L to be a top contender. It is a tough steel, it can be sharpened with basic tools, it is stain resistant, and it holds an edge long enough. My list of outdoor use steels is relatively short (3V AEB-L, Nitro V. 14c28n)
Thats why i wanted a knife out of it! And so far as iv used it, i like it! I have 2 knives in 3v, also some good stuff! I had a scandi in magnca-cut, absolutely hated it. How is Nitro-v compared to AEB-L in your experience?
@@AmberBushcraft Nitro-V is AEB-L with a little Nitrogen and a little Vanadium (the name Nitro-V). It looses a hair of its toughness but gains a similar amount of edge retention. In practice you probably won't notice the difference.
@@johnsmithfakename8422 perharps ill try it some time in the future. I recon that one is better for fishing and such because of the added edge retention.
@@AmberBushcraft When it comes to outside use knife steels my prerequisites are a bit interesting, but they make sense for me. Yes I spent too much time reading into it. Carbon - 0.6%-1.0% Chromium - 7.0%-13.5% The Carbon at that percentage because 0.8% carbon is what I consider the sweet spot for knife use. It results in a tough steel that can hold a good enough edge. The Chromium is because Chromium can make a steel brittle, while at the same time increasing the steel's rust resistance. At around 10% steel is functionally a stainless steel, between 7.5% and around 10% steel can rust but the rust should not penetrate deep. What makes a steel, a stainless steel is a bit complicated because it is "Free Chromium," this is why the rule of thumb is (if memory serves me correctly) 13% chromium makes a steel stainless. Magnacut is a stainless steel and it only has 10.5% chromium, it does this because of both the chemical composition and production method has all the chromium free.
@@johnsmithfakename8422 i like the science behind steels and such, although not the moat important aspect, it sure is interesting! You have done some reasearch. More than me!
Mi sembri un po incompetente...
Non è corretta la comparazione . Con il Mora più comparare l F1X
Good review, good to know about the handle design, this is second time I have seen a complaint about the handle being sharp and having hotspots.
Thank you! There is a reason, even my mora knives get used more! I recommend trying the mora kniv classic line.
@@AmberBushcraft The sharp bits that are uncomfortable stand out from the plastic. I used a belt sander to make those pointy bits round (important to plan the degree of round bevor /what will be comfortable for oneself) and the edge of the steel there i rounded too. That made it my absolute favorite knive in the whole world :D
@@cheezymoser allthough i love modifying and making things my self, i think for that price, the knife should be atleast in no need of modification. Fit and finish type of deal! But dont you find the handle too slim? Even after sanding?
"Promo SM"
Nice Video. Got the S1Pro. I Like it
Thanks man🔥 How is the handle on that one? Iv always wondered if its better, cause I can't stand this one, as I said I'll make a new handle in a separate video, hopefully in May.
@@AmberBushcraft the handle is a bit small and thin but it’s ok for my XL hands. And the handle doesnt hurt my hands even without gloves
Good video! Thanks for sharing 🤙
Appreciate it mate! I hope it was helpfull and/or entertaining 😁
@@AmberBushcraft it was both! I’m from the states and there’s nowhere anywhere near me where I can get a Fallkniven in my hands to see if it feels right for what I’m looking for. And I’m not willing to spend Fallkniven money just to find out 😂 so this was very helpful!
@ape-xfitness5785 Late response here, just got back from Easter overnighter. Maybe I can suggest you a knife? Depends what you are looking for ofcourse!
Crazy to compare a 450$ knife to a 40$ axe. I think it would be a more interesting and fair comparison if you had chosen a more expensive axe. A Gränsfors bruk maybe?
The price diffrence is huge, but for the tests I did, the axe won😁. But yeah I have a plan on buying a more expensive axe cause I enjoyed using it. Thinking a hultafors premium hunters axe would be nice and more suited for bushcraft.
dog seems chill, could be a good buddy for an overnighter
It ignored me after😁