The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Psalm 90:10 Rest in peace Mors
TylerThank you for sharing this! I was recently given a lot of flack about my interviews from one viewer. The viewer said that no one knew the people I interviewed, this included the vendors from the gatherings as well from the folks that were portrayed in the hit shows like Alone and Forged in Fire etc. THIS IS THE REASON I INTERVIEW. You have footage from the masters of modern bushcraft. No future films will ever be released of this man. No more 'one on one' from him. Eventually we all must leave this earth and move on. One of the only things we can leave here is our knowledge. Thank you for capturing this knowledge and sharing it for all of us to watch. Thank you so much for taking the time to interview, edit and post this. I am VERY appreciative of your time for this vid. Take care!
Please remember the negative comments of less than 1% do not equate to reality. I get negative comments, and if they are productive I listen. If they are just some idiot complaining I block and remove them. The opinions of the truly ignorant and complacent do not have place in yours or my life. I'm happy that I could be a part of the process in documenting people like this. They enrich many lives. I feel a little out of my comfort zone by doing these videos because it puts a lot of weight on me to get it right. He means so much to so many. But I also see that I'm the only one sticking my neck out and doing it in this way and with these people so I know that I'm doing something right. As usual thanks for your comments and interaction. You keep interviewing people that you value. If other's don't, that's on them, not you. Respectfully me.
@@TJackSurvival :- As Mors would say about that 1% of negative commenters..."those assholes..." Though I can't believe anyone would try to contradict Mors Kochanski.
For Mors, utility was everything. His best vids were where he dumped a bunch of stuff on the table and proceeded to go through and explain why almost all of it was crap. The best part was that he wasn’t pompous about it-he thought it was funny to see what people could be talked into buying. We’re all lucky that his vids should be around a long time. RIP.
I wanna make myself one of these in CPM Magnacut. Excellent design and concept. I also love the EVER-so-slightly backswept handle and blade profile. I move my arm straight up down the grain when I featherstick, so that straight profile is perfect. I don’t even fully understand why so many knife makers insist on the forward-bent profile.
Oh my goodness, how did I miss this video?! First off, Godspeed Mors. You influenced SO many folks. Your legacy lives on. Rod! So good to actually see you! I'm the guy who ran that private forum. I was so happy when you joined. I was bummed that Dan snagged the Skookum for that article. I tried to get it but Steve Dick said Dan already asked for it. I've used your knives many many times over the years, including the smaller carvers. They have all held up well although I'm careful about prying with the first Skookum because I got one of the early ones that was pinned a bit back from the choil. Anyway, what a blast to actually see you in this video and listen to the story behind the Skookum. You and Mors blazed a trail there. Back in the day, we were BEGGING for full tang scandi knives like the Woodlore and now everyone makes them. The Skookum, though, took it to another level! Take care!
Rest in Peace Mors I am glad I got to talk with you a few times over the years. And glad that I was at GBS in june so I could talk to you one last time. And thank you Rod for making such a good knife. I love my SBT. And thank you Tyler for this video.
Legends are not modern or old. Like Siting Bull will be legend, but Mors is legend as well and will be among those great legends living in spirit just as well as all those other ones ! Great teacher ! Great developer ! Forever lover of outdoors & nature in general etz ! You will never be forgotten, Mors ! And offcourse thank you for all your great work !
I have watched about a million of Mors videos on knives. Never fail to learn more. He's sitting at the big fire now. I just hope I can get a seat near him someday!!!!
Tyler first you taught me how to do a bow drill during this symposium and now I see this gem...I really hope your channel live to your expectations because there is a lot of effort and quality on it, Thank you for remembering him. Adrian.
I miss that Grand Character............. generous, kind, honest, and an extremely conscientious educator. He sincerely wanted you to share his immense knowledge, without compromise.See you on the other side Maestro......
Hello from Oklahoma! I have written down all the criteria for a good "survival " knife as described by Mr. Kochanski. I wrote down the same from others, took my knife and guess what? To my amazement it met all the parameters. Its a commercially made knife that costs around $50. I had been using this knife for about 6-8 years before. I am satisfied. Like they say its not so much the tool as it is the skill and knowledge to use said tool. Thanks for your vast contribution to this craft Mr. Kochanski!
Well you never cease to amaze me. Finally had a chance to watch this. Your films will go down in history. That is priceless footage right there Tyler. Awesome
Mors, what a well of knowledge and experience. So much wisdom in his words. May he rest in peace and Nature take care of his soul. TJack, thanks for bringing this to us, and capturing and preserving a bit of history.
I've been wondering where you were. Very happy to see this post. I'm a pilot and I carry a knife, around my neck, to cut seatbelts, aluminum sheet metal, plexiglass, whatever. Mine is small (made by Walter Sorrels) and I've never had to test it for those reasons. As near as I can tell Rod isn't making knives anymore? Both emails that I tried bounced. Mors book, Bushcraft, is a Christmas gift for my oldest grandson. I bought it months ago. He will love it. My goal is to get him started young. When I was in the 8th grade (61 now) I checked out a book called Bushcraft by Richard Graves and it left a lasting impression (so much so that many years later I found a copy and I still have it). I tried some of his snare sets, my friends and I built a shelter in the woods behind our house. That's what I want my grandkids to experience (not the video game bullsh*t they are experiencing now). I'm sorry to hear that Mors has passed. He will be missed but he has left a heck of legacy.
Rod is still around and making knives. He's just years backlogged on requests. But I talked to him yesterday and he's bought new gear and trying currently to fulfill more orders. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Respectfully me.
@@TJackSurvival That's good to know. I found a Aug 2019 post on BushcraftUSA that had a new email address post followed by a bounced email address post. I had the same experience which is why I thought he wasn't making knives anymore. I'm glad that he's still in business and understand backlogs. Patience is a virtue :o) Again, I was happy to see another video from you. I hope all is well with you. Best wishes for the rest of 2019 and many years to come.
This is the video people have been asking for for years, all the info in one spot, I wore out that Tactical Knives issue when it came out reading the Skookum article, getting my first SBT soon after changed everything for me.
I live only a hour from Mors home. So sad his passing. I'm disappointed I never met him but his teachings echo from the boreal forest of central Alberta to the rest of the world. From bushcraft to videos like this. Thanks for sharing. R.I.P Mors
The loss of another sage elder, Mors walks with Sears and Kephart in my mind. True pioneers through doing and learning from those that came before them.
pinkiewerewolf, lest we forget Tom Roycroft (Mors mentor,) and Larry Dean Anderson, David Wescott, David Holladay, just to make a few, are on par with Mors.
Mors was a treasure to the world. I happened to receive my Skookum Bush Tool within days of his death. It is a beautiful tool, and incredible tribute to Rod Garcia and of course, to Mors Kochanski.
I learned a lot from Mors and his books and writings. Even with over 50 years of living in and with nature, I learned from Mors to see many things with different eyes. Rest in peace Mors and thank you for your knowledge, that will last forever and honor you as an outdoor man. With all due respect your Mounty from Alpinebushcraft Bavaria
@@alpinebushcraft1129 I think Kelly Harlton is on par with Mors but he'll never admit it. He should be watched as the next to fill those large shoes of knowledge.
Thank you, Me too. I heard he was with his family so that is important. He lead an amazing life and affected others in a way that will last generations.
@@TJackSurvival :- My entire life (70 years so far) has been highlighted with outdoor adventures, camping, canoeing and bushcraft, and Mors' teachings ( along with the writings of a select few) has forged my life. In turn, my friends and family know me as that "outdoorsy" guy and I pass this on to my grandkids as well. So when Mors died (whom I never met, but knew quite well through his books and videos)... I was and am deeply affected...this is the third or fourth time this week that I have privately cried. This comment is to you, sir, a thank you for this video.
Sharp Knife I am very happy that my work in the creation of these videos has had a positive affect. I almost didn’t make these series of videos because I didn’t see myself as worthy or up to the task. Eventually however I realized that without me doing this that no one else would. So I’m grateful that you value these videos. I believe that it is so important to record things like this so that these men’s legacies can live on. I’m only happy to be a small part of it. Thank you for watching. As I get personal time I fully intend to either release the full 1 hour and 45 minutes interview of Mors, or another edited version of the rest of the footage that I have. I also plan or wrapping up the footage I have from Larry D Olsen sometime this year. I struggle though because this project is unpaid and takes a lot of personal time. So please stick with me, but know that more is coming. Respectfully Tyler
He ran a 5 day survivor course in the rockies when I was in the British Army in the 90’s, learned so much from the man who was an absolute gentleman. Still laugh about him teaching us about the mushrooms to avoid as they would give us ‘colourful dreams’ and you need a knife strong enough that you can stick in a tree and stand on it’
A great man. Rest in peace, Mors. Anyone looking for a Skookum Bush Tool...good luck. There's at least a three year wating list. Rod won't even reply to e-mails now.
I just came back to “civilization” today and read of Mors passing. I am terribly saddened by this loss. After my uncle, Mors was my first ‘real’ self-reliance/Bushcraft instructor and mentor. I am heart-broken over this loss. 😥😭 I can see by this video that he is ill. The world is much worse sans Mors (and Larry Dean Anderson’s) presence. Had I known about the Bushcraft Symposium, I would have made the trek to see my friend, my mentor, my instructor. покойся с миром (pokoysya s mirom) = Rest In Peace, my friend.☹️😢
TJack Survival I have found the web page but for the life of me, I can’t make contact with him. I have read some other post saying there is about a 4 year wait on the knives. At 72, I don’t know that I would live long enough to receive one should I be able to make contact. Lol
My brother and I both ordered the Skookum Bush tool back in 2008 and it took about a year to get it as there was a long waiting list. That's a nice vest Mors is wearing in the video. Is it wool and what is the brand? Thanks.
@@TJackSurvival no that’s not what I mean. There’s a third small stick infront of the the part where the front foot sits. It’s also seen on some pictures and in Ray Mears‘ book. No where it’s elaborated what meaning that part has
Does anybody sell a Skookum or a Rob Evans Tribute knife, preferably in Ballbearing or 3V steel please?? I live in Europe, so if anybody has one for sale, I'll be glad if he would make a half disabled veteran happy! Thanks in advance
@@TJackSurvival Hi Tyler, It a connection across the country. This past fall I made it out on a short four day poling trip with Tim Smith and Jack Mountain Bushcraft. Tim was a student of Mors. On the trip they talked about a river trip they recently did on the Boneventure river in Quebec, its a sweet river, I hope to run it some day. Anyway, Kelly Harlton went on the trip with them. The curious part is who introduced who to what. On my St Croix trip there was a couple of those wooden canoe chairs, I need to make on for myself, and that fantistic frying pan. they are of limited editions. You can check out the chairs and frying pan through out this video, they both show up in the first few minutes. Also Tim brought along one of his Winter trecker tents and wood stove, same tent as in your video. Hey, if your ever out east, it would be fun to do some paddling. ua-cam.com/video/wCm8rWfwLBU/v-deo.html
We lost a great one with Mors (RIP) but the legacy never dies. Now Rod Garcia mentioned this student from Holland and I think he means The Netherlands with that and not that little town in the US called Holland. It makes sense since we are used to these style of knives, the Finnish puukko style as also used by Mora in Sweden, Martiini, Helle, etc. My first Mora is over 45 years old. Of course Mors used Mora for a long time and some others that came later but where the puukko style knife was and is almost the norm here it was not well known in the US. Truth be told I will never spend a lot of money on a 'woodlore' model but I still want A Skookum before I die. I will contact Rod Garcia. But again a nice interview Jack.
Sorry but what is the point of promoting a knife that is impossible to buy!!, I have 8 Woodlores, 4 Jacklores, 4 Rob Evans, An LT Wright, A Battlehorse, An Adventure Sworn Custom, A TRC, A Chris Reeves, A Spartan plus others BUT NO Skookum!! Nor Any prospect of owning / buying one. Rod Doesnt answer Emails and apparently doesnt want orders. Joke of a knife!!!
So you're not happy with your "8 Woodlores, 4 Jacklores, 4 Rob Evans, An LT Wright, A Battlehorse, An Adventure Sworn Custom, A TRC, A Chris Reeves, A Spartan plus others"? But the Skookum is somehow going to fill the void in your unused knife collection? You're a collector I presume? Seems like you're bitter because you can't get a Skookum to add to your unused knife collection. You seem like a spoiled rotten little baby who can't get what he wants. Even if you had one you wouldn't use it anyway. But hey stupid, you can order one of Rod's knives with no down payment and wait like everyone else. Grow up
Rest in peace Mors Kochanski, I will forever celebrate your life and your skills.
Its very sad that he is gone but im so happy he spent so long generously passing on his incredible knowledge. RIP Mors.
He lived an outstanding life
The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Yet their boast is only labor and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Psalm 90:10 Rest in peace Mors
TylerThank you for sharing this! I was recently given a lot of flack about my interviews from one viewer. The viewer said that no one knew the people I interviewed, this included the vendors from the gatherings as well from the folks that were portrayed in the hit shows like Alone and Forged in Fire etc. THIS IS THE REASON I INTERVIEW. You have footage from the masters of modern bushcraft. No future films will ever be released of this man. No more 'one on one' from him. Eventually we all must leave this earth and move on. One of the only things we can leave here is our knowledge. Thank you for capturing this knowledge and sharing it for all of us to watch.
Thank you so much for taking the time to interview, edit and post this. I am VERY appreciative of your time for this vid. Take care!
Please remember the negative comments of less than 1% do not equate to reality. I get negative comments, and if they are productive I listen. If they are just some idiot complaining I block and remove them. The opinions of the truly ignorant and complacent do not have place in yours or my life. I'm happy that I could be a part of the process in documenting people like this. They enrich many lives. I feel a little out of my comfort zone by doing these videos because it puts a lot of weight on me to get it right. He means so much to so many. But I also see that I'm the only one sticking my neck out and doing it in this way and with these people so I know that I'm doing something right. As usual thanks for your comments and interaction. You keep interviewing people that you value. If other's don't, that's on them, not you. Respectfully me.
@@TJackSurvival :- As Mors would say about that 1% of negative commenters..."those assholes..."
Though I can't believe anyone would try to contradict Mors Kochanski.
@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 He's not wrong.
Such a legend. He will be missed. Thanks for posting again, Tyler.
For Mors, utility was everything. His best vids were where he dumped a bunch of stuff on the table and proceeded to go through and explain why almost all of it was crap. The best part was that he wasn’t pompous about it-he thought it was funny to see what people could be talked into buying.
We’re all lucky that his vids should be around a long time. RIP.
johnnybeanz1 that’s awesomeness. I’d love to see that if you have the link
Perfect time to honor this legend!! Thanks Tyler!!
Fantastic video! Thank you for posting this and RIP Mors.
Hey thanks for stopping in. He will be missed.
I wanna make myself one of these in CPM Magnacut. Excellent design and concept. I also love the EVER-so-slightly backswept handle and blade profile. I move my arm straight up down the grain when I featherstick, so that straight profile is perfect. I don’t even fully understand why so many knife makers insist on the forward-bent profile.
Oh my goodness, how did I miss this video?! First off, Godspeed Mors. You influenced SO many folks. Your legacy lives on. Rod! So good to actually see you! I'm the guy who ran that private forum. I was so happy when you joined. I was bummed that Dan snagged the Skookum for that article. I tried to get it but Steve Dick said Dan already asked for it. I've used your knives many many times over the years, including the smaller carvers. They have all held up well although I'm careful about prying with the first Skookum because I got one of the early ones that was pinned a bit back from the choil. Anyway, what a blast to actually see you in this video and listen to the story behind the Skookum. You and Mors blazed a trail there. Back in the day, we were BEGGING for full tang scandi knives like the Woodlore and now everyone makes them. The Skookum, though, took it to another level! Take care!
I shared those message with Rod. Thanks for watching. There’s a lot more content on this channel under the Karamat Wilderness ways play list.
Thank you!@@TJackSurvival
Rest in Peace Mors I am glad I got to talk with you a few times over the years. And glad that I was at GBS in june so I could talk to you one last time. And thank you Rod for making such a good knife. I love my SBT. And thank you Tyler for this video.
paleo52 thanks for watching
Legends are not modern or old. Like Siting Bull will be legend, but Mors is legend as well and will be among those great legends living in spirit just as well as all those other ones ! Great teacher ! Great developer ! Forever lover of outdoors & nature in general etz ! You will never be forgotten, Mors ! And offcourse thank you for all your great work !
I have watched about a million of Mors videos on knives. Never fail to learn more. He's sitting at the big fire now. I just hope I can get a seat near him someday!!!!
Shasta valley outdoorsman agreed, thanks for stopping by
Tyler first you taught me how to do a bow drill during this symposium and now I see this gem...I really hope your channel live to your expectations because there is a lot of effort and quality on it, Thank you for remembering him. Adrian.
Thank you Adrian. I remember spending time with you. I really enjoy teaching, especially friction fire. He will be missed. Thank you for watching.
Rest in peace, your presence on this earth will be greatly missed by all who have learned from you.
Great video! Mors will be missed but never forgotten. His students and teachings are a powerful legacy to leave behind.
Agreed
Thank you for passing on your knowledge Mors. A great teacher.
I miss that Grand Character............. generous, kind, honest, and an extremely conscientious educator. He sincerely wanted you to share his immense knowledge, without compromise.See you on the other side Maestro......
Rip Mors. Your legacy lives on
Thank you for your great video, I was sitting behind you when you were interviewing Mors at the Global Bushcraft Symposium 2019.
That’s awesomeness! I remember you. I’m glad you stopped in. Say hi on FB
Hello from Oklahoma! I have written down all the criteria for a good "survival " knife as described by Mr. Kochanski. I wrote down the same from others, took my knife and guess what? To my amazement it met all the parameters. Its a commercially made knife that costs around $50. I had been using this knife for about 6-8 years before. I am satisfied. Like they say its not so much the tool as it is the skill and knowledge to use said tool. Thanks for your vast contribution to this craft Mr. Kochanski!
Cool got a link so I can look at it?
Well that's sad news.
We've lost one of the most important "old Growth" in the forest.
I agree.
@@TJackSurvival :- 👍
Thank you for your efforts in creating and sharing this video, it’s very much appreciated.
RIP Mors...
Gary G thank you Gary
Glad I picked up one of these in 2009. Nice to hear both More and Rod talk about the development of the Skookum Bush Tool. RIP More.
They are hard to come by for sure
Thank you for sharing.
Well you never cease to amaze me.
Finally had a chance to watch this. Your films will go down in history.
That is priceless footage right there Tyler.
Awesome
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Another great documentary for posterity. Thanks for your work and for sharing it.
Best Regards
Thank you for watching. He will be missed
Rod Garcia is a super fellow. Met him once in Montana when he was starting this journey
The best kinda human!
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Thank you for posting this video, it's very much appreciated.
Hey thank you for being part of this
Mors, what a well of knowledge and experience. So much wisdom in his words. May he rest in peace and Nature take care of his soul. TJack, thanks for bringing this to us, and capturing and preserving a bit of history.
Bushcraft & survival Slovenia thank you for watching
Than you so much Tyler! He will truly be missed.
Agreed, and thank you for watching and sharing.
Thanks for sharing this. More will never be equalled.
I Agree
The whole bushcraft community around the world will miss you but will never forget you. Rest in peace Mors Kochanski!
I've been wondering where you were. Very happy to see this post. I'm a pilot and I carry a knife, around my neck, to cut seatbelts, aluminum sheet metal, plexiglass, whatever. Mine is small (made by Walter Sorrels) and I've never had to test it for those reasons. As near as I can tell Rod isn't making knives anymore? Both emails that I tried bounced. Mors book, Bushcraft, is a Christmas gift for my oldest grandson. I bought it months ago. He will love it. My goal is to get him started young. When I was in the 8th grade (61 now) I checked out a book called Bushcraft by Richard Graves and it left a lasting impression (so much so that many years later I found a copy and I still have it). I tried some of his snare sets, my friends and I built a shelter in the woods behind our house. That's what I want my grandkids to experience (not the video game bullsh*t they are experiencing now).
I'm sorry to hear that Mors has passed. He will be missed but he has left a heck of legacy.
Rod is still around and making knives. He's just years backlogged on requests. But I talked to him yesterday and he's bought new gear and trying currently to fulfill more orders. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Respectfully me.
@@TJackSurvival That's good to know. I found a Aug 2019 post on BushcraftUSA that had a new email address post followed by a bounced email address post. I had the same experience which is why I thought he wasn't making knives anymore. I'm glad that he's still in business and understand backlogs. Patience is a virtue :o) Again, I was happy to see another video from you. I hope all is well with you. Best wishes for the rest of 2019 and many years to come.
@@MichaelLloyd Thanks for sticking with me.
This is the video people have been asking for for years, all the info in one spot, I wore out that Tactical Knives issue when it came out reading the Skookum article, getting my first SBT soon after changed everything for me.
Exactly! Ironically they are almost to famous and to coveted.
Great video TJack
Hey man thanks. When are you coming up to hang out in our desert?
Excellent interview no nonsense to the point RIP to the Canadian pioneer 🇨🇦💯
Thanks Eric. I edited this after we chat yesterday
I live only a hour from Mors home. So sad his passing. I'm disappointed I never met him but his teachings echo from the boreal forest of central Alberta to the rest of the world. From bushcraft to videos like this. Thanks for sharing. R.I.P Mors
Thanks for watching Evan. You should still go to the Karamat school one of these days and learn from his students.
@@TJackSurvival its on the bucket list
Rip Mors
And that’s a fantastic knife been on my want list for sometime
Agreed. I'm very luck to have one.
Thank-you...we will remember Mors always because he left us with so much. Thank-you.
Thanks for watching
Excellent video Tyler. RIP Mors
Nate
Thank you
🙏Thank you!
Thanks for watching John
The loss of another sage elder, Mors walks with Sears and Kephart in my mind. True pioneers through doing and learning from those that came before them.
pinkiewerewolf, lest we forget Tom Roycroft (Mors mentor,) and Larry Dean Anderson, David Wescott, David Holladay, just to make a few, are on par with Mors.
@@earthskills9708 Larry Olsen has passed but David and Dave are still here teaching the masses, fortunately.
Great video.
Full of thousands of dollars worth of education, if you were to go to a course.
Great people. Wonderful tribe.
David Dye I’ll be there in February!!!
Mors was a treasure to the world. I happened to receive my Skookum Bush Tool within days of his death. It is a beautiful tool, and incredible tribute to Rod Garcia and of course, to Mors Kochanski.
esa bandera empaña tu comentario.
I agree. He will be missed. I also got mine shortly after I filmed this. It's an amazing blade.
Saved to playlist 👍
Gotta watch this later
I may post the full unedited 2 hours of footage soon. Still deciding how to process it all.
@@TJackSurvival right on. I sent Ray Mears a message that he should do a documentary on Mors.
How epic would that be?
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors He should have. It's a little late now. But if he does he's welcome to all of my footage.
@@TJackSurvival there you go 👍
Anxious to watch this
Really nice tribute! We all carry a little bit of Mors with us on our expeditions. Rest In Peace.
He definitely set the standard.
I learned a lot from Mors and his books and writings.
Even with over 50 years of living in and with nature, I learned from Mors to see many things with different eyes.
Rest in peace Mors and thank you for your knowledge, that will last forever and honor you as an outdoor man.
With all due respect your Mounty from Alpinebushcraft Bavaria
The man was brilliant
@@TJackSurvival You're absolutely right Tyler. There are not many with his knowledge
@@alpinebushcraft1129 I think Kelly Harlton is on par with Mors but he'll never admit it. He should be watched as the next to fill those large shoes of knowledge.
Outstanding video, as usual. I hope Mors’ end was peaceful.
Thank you, Me too. I heard he was with his family so that is important. He lead an amazing life and affected others in a way that will last generations.
@@TJackSurvival :- My entire life (70 years so far) has been highlighted with outdoor adventures, camping, canoeing and bushcraft, and Mors' teachings ( along with the writings of a select few) has forged my life. In turn, my friends and family know me as that "outdoorsy" guy and I pass this on to my grandkids as well. So when Mors died (whom I never met, but knew quite well through his books and videos)... I was and am deeply affected...this is the third or fourth time this week that I have privately cried.
This comment is to you, sir, a thank you for this video.
Sharp Knife I am very happy that my work in the creation of these videos has had a positive affect. I almost didn’t make these series of videos because I didn’t see myself as worthy or up to the task. Eventually however I realized that without me doing this that no one else would. So I’m grateful that you value these videos. I believe that it is so important to record things like this so that these men’s legacies can live on. I’m only happy to be a small part of it. Thank you for watching. As I get personal time I fully intend to either release the full 1 hour and 45 minutes interview of Mors, or another edited version of the rest of the footage that I have. I also plan or wrapping up the footage I have from Larry D Olsen sometime this year. I struggle though because this project is unpaid and takes a lot of personal time. So please stick with me, but know that more is coming. Respectfully Tyler
RIP Mors Kochanski
Legend
👍🏻🇺🇸
😊Thanks
No problem 😊 thank you for watching!
No one person could ever fill his shoes. It is a sad that he has passed on.
excellent
Many many thanks
find peace in your new journey, 🕯🔪🏕🇧🇪
He ran a 5 day survivor course in the rockies when I was in the British Army in the 90’s, learned so much from the man who was an absolute gentleman. Still laugh about him teaching us about the mushrooms to avoid as they would give us ‘colourful dreams’ and you need a knife strong enough that you can stick in a tree and stand on it’
That man had insight that was deep and well thought out.
Lets celebrate his life and teachings. I am proud to tell students the skills they are learning are mostly from him.
I agree. The man figured a lot of cool things out to our advantage
I enjoy every lesson by Mr.Mors Kockanski ❤❤❤...
TJack are these knives are still being made?
Yes they are
May His Soul Be In Heaven A Full Half Hour Before The Devil Knows He's Dead. ☘️☘️☘️ J.M.J. ☘️☘️☘️
When was this video made? Absolutely loved it. Thank you very much for sharing it.😎👍👊
I filmed it in June 2019 and edited it last night. Thanks for watching and sharing.
@@TJackSurvival thanks Buddy👊
A great man. Rest in peace, Mors. Anyone looking for a Skookum Bush Tool...good luck. There's at least a three year wating list. Rod won't even reply to e-mails now.
I just came back to “civilization” today and read of Mors passing. I am terribly saddened by this loss. After my uncle, Mors was my first ‘real’ self-reliance/Bushcraft instructor and mentor. I am heart-broken over this loss. 😥😭
I can see by this video that he is ill. The world is much worse sans Mors (and Larry Dean Anderson’s) presence. Had I known about the Bushcraft Symposium, I would have made the trek to see my friend, my mentor, my instructor.
покойся с миром (pokoysya s mirom) = Rest In Peace, my friend.☹️😢
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. He left a big hold in the outdoor world.
Just wondering if these knives are still being made? This was a nice piece and I enjoyed you sharing.
Yes. He has a website. Skookum Bush tool. Rod Garcia. Thank you for watching
TJack Survival I have found the web page but for the life of me, I can’t make contact with him. I have read some other post saying there is about a 4 year wait on the knives. At 72, I don’t know that I would live long enough to receive one should I be able to make contact. Lol
Dale Arnold here’s the website and email from the site. skookumbushtool.com
Copy and paste the email on the site then send a message. Good luck!
A legend!!! RIP
Agreed.
Ma hero
The man!
My brother and I both ordered the Skookum Bush tool back in 2008 and it took about a year to get it as there was a long waiting list. That's a nice vest Mors is wearing in the video. Is it wool and what is the brand? Thanks.
I’m fairly certain he’s got a Filson Mackinaw vest. I know that’s what mine is. Great blades!
@@TJackSurvival Thanks! 👍
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Rest in Peace, Mr. Kochanski. Would anyone know how to get in touch with Rod Garcia in hopes of getting an SBT?
Google his website. Skookum Bush Tool His email is on the site.
Can someone tell me why there’s a small extra stick in front of the toe stick/plate on the roycroft skieshoe?
There are two sticks one of them goes under the ball of your foot the other one goes under the heel
@@TJackSurvival no that’s not what I mean. There’s a third small stick infront of the the part where the front foot sits. It’s also seen on some pictures and in Ray Mears‘ book. No where it’s elaborated what meaning that part has
@@max_fjellstorm send me a picture of it on FB. I’ll find out from the source
How can get in touch with this knife maker ?
Well hit the google and find his website. Send him an email begging him to hook you up and you might get one. Might.
RIP inspired people all over the world
a Belgian bushcrafter
Agreed. The man was a legend
As a outdoorsman it's all about common sense 😉
R.i.p old hand
Legends never die.
Does anybody sell a Skookum or a Rob Evans Tribute knife, preferably in Ballbearing or 3V steel please?? I live in Europe, so if anybody has one for sale, I'll be glad if he would make a half disabled veteran happy! Thanks in advance
Email Rod directly here. Tell him I sent you.
www.skookumbushtool.com/
Hummmmm that wooden canoe chair, and the frying pan with the handle over the pan stashed in the tent, makes me wonder.
Why's that? That's just a camp someone set up for Mors while he was there.
@@TJackSurvival Hi Tyler, It a connection across the country. This past fall I made it out on a short four day poling trip with Tim Smith and Jack Mountain Bushcraft. Tim was a student of Mors. On the trip they talked about a river trip they recently did on the Boneventure river in Quebec, its a sweet river, I hope to run it some day. Anyway, Kelly Harlton went on the trip with them. The curious part is who introduced who to what. On my St Croix trip there was a couple of those wooden canoe chairs, I need to make on for myself, and that fantistic frying pan. they are of limited editions. You can check out the chairs and frying pan through out this video, they both show up in the first few minutes. Also Tim brought along one of his Winter trecker tents and wood stove, same tent as in your video. Hey, if your ever out east, it would be fun to do some paddling.
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We lost a great one with Mors (RIP) but the legacy never dies. Now Rod Garcia mentioned this student from Holland and I think he means The Netherlands with that and not that little town in the US called Holland. It makes sense since we are used to these style of knives, the Finnish puukko style as also used by Mora in Sweden, Martiini, Helle, etc. My first Mora is over 45 years old. Of course Mors used Mora for a long time and some others that came later but where the puukko style knife was and is almost the norm here it was not well known in the US. Truth be told I will never spend a lot of money on a 'woodlore' model but I still want A Skookum before I die. I will contact Rod Garcia. But again a nice interview Jack.
Agreed and thanks. I’d order one soon because it takes a while to get one. However he has upped production so you may get one sooner than later
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Sorry but what is the point of promoting a knife that is impossible to buy!!, I have 8 Woodlores, 4 Jacklores, 4 Rob Evans, An LT Wright, A Battlehorse, An Adventure Sworn Custom, A TRC, A Chris Reeves, A Spartan plus others BUT NO Skookum!! Nor Any prospect of owning / buying one. Rod Doesnt answer Emails and apparently doesnt want orders. Joke of a knife!!!
It’s about telling the story not about promoting the Knife.
So you're not happy with your "8 Woodlores, 4 Jacklores, 4 Rob Evans, An LT Wright, A Battlehorse, An Adventure Sworn Custom, A TRC, A Chris Reeves, A Spartan plus others"? But the Skookum is somehow going to fill the void in your unused knife collection? You're a collector I presume? Seems like you're bitter because you can't get a Skookum to add to your unused knife collection. You seem like a spoiled rotten little baby who can't get what he wants. Even if you had one you wouldn't use it anyway. But hey stupid, you can order one of Rod's knives with no down payment and wait like everyone else. Grow up