Bushcraft an emergency axe handle with the Otter Anchor Knife (carbon steel)
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- I try the cordwood axe micro challenge to bushcraft a replacement handle, to simulate how you would manage if you were deep in the wilderness with a broken axe. I also review the Otter Anchor Knife or Anker Messer (carbon steel). An excellent folding knife.
Of all the bushcrafters and wannabe bushcrafters doing videos on YT you are by far my favorite, Vinnie. Watching one of your videos is like taking a little vacation. I almost feel as if I’m in nature, while I’m watching. Plus, I’ve learned a lot.
You ACTUALLY DO bushcraft and REALLY put gear such as knives, to the test! I don’t like the hundreds of videos where someone takes a knife or other piece of gear, sits inside at a workbench, turns the knife this way and that while they yak away about how they like or dislike this or that feature. What can I learn from that?? Vinnie gets out to the woods and shows you how it’s done! So that, by the end of one of his videos, you KNOW how that knife or whatever, behaves ON THE JOB.
Plus I like to watch your little dogs Dyson and his friend (not remembering his name at the moment). They are such loyal friends and seem to have so much fun on these outings.
One more thing these videos make me want to visit Ireland! My daughters were there a few summers ago and they said it was one one of the most beautiful places they’d ever seen!
Thank you Vinnie
Kind words indeed! Thank you so much. The mad thing is that I don't regard myself as a Bushcrafter ☺ Bushcraft in recent years has become silly and as you said many are just shopping channels nowadays. There is no other name for them. My other dog's name is Mary Sue. Nobody else knows because I might make a video on why I named her that ☺ Ireland is very beautiful......When the sun shines. When it is pouring with rain and everything is grey then its not so beautiful. Thank you once again for the kind words and thank you for watching 👍
I came here for the Otter review and took a lot more out of this video than I had expected, thank you. It's refreshing and pleasing to see a knife being reviewed which is actually being used as it was intended. I've seen too many show-and-tell video reviews with too much bark and no bite. You've gained a new follower Vinnie. Thanks again. (p.s. you may have just convinced me to buy an Otter!)
Thanks Oliver. Some years ago I wanted to buy a "good" knife and I was frustrated watching videos made by guys that "opened envelopes" with their knives although there were a few daring souls who "peeled apples". Something had to change :-) Thank you very much indeed!
What a great challenge! You’ve made converts of many people regarding the utility of non locking folders.
Ta Joe. How are ye faring over there? What part of the US are you in?
I like video's like this a lot. This is a way to show how a knife works in the field in stead of those"unboxing"video's !
Thank you very much 🙂
Bloody good job, you really went to town with this one. Looks like a great handle. I have tried carving with just the head of an axe and I know how much of a toll it takes on the hands, that was a good solution you came with. very impressive, hats off to ypu!
Thank you indeed Ben! 👍
Vinnie is thriving in quarantine 🙌🏻
Seemingly my Aoife 😁
This Irishman works like a mule and speaks eloquently like a perfect gentleman. A humble giant of a man capable of crafting many things with only a pocket knife.
This is an outstanding channel with the best content.
Many thanks for the efforts put into these videos sir.
I daily carry a Victorinox swiss army camper and a Schrade Imperial Sodbuster pocket knife which see a lot of daily field use and homesteading utility.
And when we butcher livestock or wild game I prefer my Old Hickory brand butcher knife & Old Hickory brand chef utility knife which I made leather sheath for each.
I own numerous knives but these are my go-to knives.
I also have a Mora Companion Pukko style knife that I sometimes carry. It's an outstanding slicer but requires an occasional touch up with a scotchbrite pad to remove rust spots due to it's high carbon steel.
My wife has a Mora Bahco in stainless steel that's also a good slicer, very durable and excellent grip. It would perhaps better suit your damp climate in Ireland.
You make the very best knife reviews on UA-cam Mr Vinnie.
Thanks Andrew 🙂. My head is getting too big for my hat now. I don't have an old hickory knife but I've been looking at them for a long time. If I was any good at leather work I would probably have bought one a log time ago. They have brought out a hunting knife I believe.
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Well then if you aren't yet handy at leather work, here's an interesting fact.
The USMC Kbar leather replacement sheath (available online) fits the Ontario Old Hickory Butcher knife perfectly.
As for the Old Hickory Chef Utility knife, Boning knife and Paring knife you may be able to find handmade leather sheaths sold online that fit their blade lengths.
I made a leather swallow sheath for the Old Hickory 9" blade Chef /Utility knife. And made a neck knife sheath for my Old Hickory Paring knife (which I can field dress an entire white tail deer with it) .
*But I use a leather USMC Kbar knife sheath for my Old Hickory Butcher knife. Fits perfectly.
@@SoldierDrew I've been looking at those paring knives too and wondering how they would work out. Good to know. They would be one of the easier Old Hickory knives to make a sheath for
"A lot of folks say you can't do Bushcraft with a folding knife on you tube. ..."
Many also seem to think you need a sharpened prybar, a slipjoint is "dangerous" and will close on your fingers when using it or if you look at it funny ...
All they are doing is proving their ignorance.
"Finesse and skill beats brute force 100% of the time." was beat into my head when I was a youngling, like enough long before you were a sparkle in your pappy's eye, Vinnie.
You keep proving that adage. 👍
I don't understand why they don't or won't open their eyes or listen ...
True Steve. I have respect for your and my fathers generation. I think they were much more practical than today's generation. Certainly more so than many on UA-cam.
Vinnie you're the coolest guy on UA-cam right now, in my opinion. great video
I'll be getting a big head next! Thanks very much 👍
I apologise for all the comment's but I burst out laughing when you lopped off that first branch with the new handle it was unreal to watch lad well done be proud.
that old axe cuts not too bad
Excellent 👌 to see the knife being reviewed by using it for proper hard duty tasks so it's possible to see if it's up to it or not.
Much better than the usual cutting of paracord, paper and fire striking.
Keep it up Vinnie, I enjoy how you teach as you review, atb Andy 👍
Thank you very much indeed Andy 😊
Well Vinnie, I think you have shown that willow is good for more than just cricket bats, that piece has held up really well for green wood.
You are one of the few You tubers who really uses a folder rather than relegating it to food prep and pencil sharpening, I particularly liked seeing you scrape the haft smooth. I have always used my folders like that but so many people now seem to think a 4mm (or more) dedicated fixed blade bushcraft knife is the only way. Even the old Richardsons shell knives would stand up to that abuse for a fair while, we certainly abused them as kids.
I bought a QSP Worker about three months back, a modern take of your Otter Anchor knife, it has a 3mm thick ram's foot blade which is about the max for practicality, in N690 and it holds an edge and slices well no matter what I do with it, it is a lock back rather than a slip joint but I prefer that to most of the modern liner locks, after 3 months I can recommend it, I paid around the same price as the Otter goes for I think, €56.00.
That was a great video, I really enjoyed it, stay safe and well Vinnie.
Thanks very much Chris. I saw the QSP worker on Slick Slicers and I was logged onto Heinnie Haynes straight away picking one out when I realised the Otter was the same shape with a thinner blade and maybe a little easier to carry in the pocket. I liked the look of the QSP though. I might attack the old piggy bank yet :-)
@@vinniesdayoff3968 I find the Worker very comfortable to carry with the pocket clip, I am still planning on adding an Otter Anchor to my kit though, I like the carbon steel they use and it's a classic design that just works.
I found a Spanish made version of the Otter at a flea market in Valencia, bought it for €6, it was covered in tar and looked very old, after a clean up and a little strop it was perfect for working with around the house and garden. The blade wobbles a bit but it's probably got as many years left in it as I have.
I never knew they made cricket bats from willow Chris, I would have imagined they would use ash like we do for hurleys. Any particular reason for using willow?
@@vinniesdayoff3968 As far as I know willow is hard and dent resistant, a good bowler can deliver the ball at something like 100MPH as far as my memory from school goes, never liked playing cricket or watching it. Hurley is a lot more interesting and ash interests me a lot more than willow, ash is one of the most versatile woods there is in the British Isles, you can even make tea from the leaves, wine from the sap and pickle the seeds, makes good furniture too.
Very nice video! I agree with you regarding the Anchor knife- well made and feels like a “working man’s” tool in the hand. Took me a while to get the edge “right” as there was a slight defect in the grind, but now it’s cutting like a champ! Stay healthy!
Thanks Strikemirror. It very much grows on you I think. I like it. Thanks for watching 👍
You made me laugh and reminded me of my Grandad when you said 'I think I may be soft in the head' he was from Mayo and would often describe people with that comment. Enjoyed watching the Jacks getting up to mischief I have a Jack too and she loves any outdoor activity. the axe handle came out great nothing wrong with a decent pocket knife to help a woodsman with his tasks. Thanks for posting and stay safe.
I bet Granddad didn't describe himself as soft in the head :-) It is very hard to beat a good Jack Russell. Thanks for watching 👍
@@vinniesdayoff3968 He did on occasions but not many, it was usually aimed at the jockey riding the horse he backed that lost !!
Anything I ever backed lost so it cured me from any possible gambling addiction :-)
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Haha yes the same for me too !
I have now watched all you videos Vinnies. I can’t wait for more from you. Keep up the good work! I like how you do the real work with the knifes, putting them to real test!
That Anchor knife sure looks good. Thank you for a great review and now I know how to make a new handle for an axe.
What I would like to see more of is some cooking in the wild. I really liked your 24hrs rations video, more of thay would be fun to see.
Bring that Leatherman Supertool 300 to a real good test in the woods too, if you break it Leatherman has 25 years warranty so you will get a new one.
Thank you very much indeed David I appreciate you watching my videos and also your feedback.There may just be a French ration pack video coming soon or at least as soon as we are allowed to travel a little bit further than we can at the moment.
vinniesdayoff Oh! Exciting! 😊 Thank you for replying and having a conversation. Do you use facebook or instagram?
Fantastic video my friend thank you.
I'm a big fan of flat grinds, not surprised the opinel and otter performed in a similar fashion, it makes sense the thickness of the spine in the skandi ground blades slows things up in the slice.
PS. The Flintstones handle deserves further research, can I make a request for some pine pitch production to cement the bound head into the branch
@@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 Many thanks Turbo. It takes quite a bit of securing and pressure to keep the axe head in place. Pitch pine and wet rawhide and let it shrink in place would be suitably primitive and would work well I'd say. I like that little knife
Great video Vinnie , good skills and a grand little knife , stay safe regards Mick
Thanks Mick. Be well and safe my friend.
Once again a very interesting upload, Vinnie. As always one learns a lot from your uploads. Well done on the emergency axe handle replacement! And great knife: I have been eyeing one for ages and your demonstration does not help - I fear I shall need to order one my self soon.
I wish you and your family good health in these trying times.
We only live once my friend:-) I think it is a good knife. Thanks for your kind words and I hope you and yours stay safe and well too 👍
An entertaining and enjoyable video...thank-you. I like that you put a longer handle than expected on that axe head.
And using a slip joint...now that is a real man!
Nice to see the boys in the background...I've one doggo on my lap and a cat on my shoulder...locked down for the virus in 🇨🇦 Canada...good health and happiness to you and your family. 😷
And the same to you Richard. I should have measured twice eh? Give them a pat from me :-)
A great piece of bushcrafting. That knife is more solid than i thought and i have used folders for bushcraft on many a time. Usually an Opinel no12 modified. Would that be Stephen at Paddy's potato peelers? All the best. Good health and stay safe.
A different Stephen. I didn't even know Paddy was a Stephen :-)Thank you indeed!
Vinnie, great stuff, but I would have thought you would have struck sparks off the back of the Otter into some tinder not used a lighter ;-) The knife's owner ought be well chuffed with such a hands on review! That wasn't knife abuse, remember the old bushmen...it's a tool. Present company excepted, but sometimes I think we are too prissy about knives and axes and tools generally!
Well Vinnie would be very happy if the knife's owner was well chuffed :-) I actually am interested in flint and steel because it was historically used. It's all limestone and sandstone for miles around. I think the only flint in the country is in Antrim. I don't mind working a knife but the edge is kind of sacred with me. I'll drop you an email.
Just what I needed a Vinnie video!
We need to mobilize JH 1095 to start producing :-) Thanks bud
Hi Vinnie,
I can't believe that I missed this video ! Only saw it just now. Thanks for the instructive video. Take care of your family in these strange times.
Kind regards
Alain
Thanks Alain and I hope you and your family stay safe too
I like your editing skills as well as your bushcraft skills might i tell you that it's a pleasure to have met you in this time stay safe lad we all need you it's 4:24 am I'm just finished a carving and what a grateful way to finish the night good video .
Making it helped me get my mind off things too Darren. Glad you enjoyed it and it's a pleasure to have met you too 🙂
Nice work Vinnie. I do some silversmithing, and when you're soldering, you protect parts you don't want to heat up with some cooling gel. A couple years ago, I broke the head off an ancient sledge hammer. Recently, I needed a small bench anvil, so I chucked the head in my fireplace and burnt the end of the old handle out. Let me tell you, I thought that sledge head would never cool down once it heated up. Anyway, works a champ as a small bench anvil. I actually had to smack the thumb stud back on my Buck 110+ folder cuz it just fell off one day when I was using the back of the knife as a ferro rod striker. I put the good thumb stud against the little bench anvil, set the loose thumb stud back on the other side of the blade, and whacked the hell out if it with a big old carpenter's hammer. No damage done, and it seems to have repaired the issue permanently.
Skilled work, that silversmithing. I admire people that can do things like that. Burying the head made sense to me because I knew the Japanese put some type of clay on the back of their katana's to get them differently hardened. Good use of the sledge hammer :-) I see the blacksmiths in Nepal often use sledgehammers as anvils too
Impressive work thanks for the video
Thanks for watching old friend 👍
It took me a while to get to this video, but I enjoyed it. Excellent tutorial on emergency replacement axe handle making. I continue to be amazed at what can be accomplished with folding knives when used properly; not only from your channel but from my own experience.
I have a few “favorites”. As a knife only I love the Buck 110. As a multi tool I like the Victorinox Ranger 78. Having said that, there is a lot to admired in the Opinel Nos. 8 # 9. For ease of carry I also like the Victorinox Pioneer X in town and Farmer while on short hikes.
Thank you for the inspiration to experiment with these folders.
I wish you and your family well during these difficult times. Please be careful and stay safe.
All of those knives are good choices Richard. I have had a great deal of enjoyment and learned so much from UA-cam over the years (although I think it is rapidly going downhill), but In recent years I have noticed a lot of nonsense coming mainly from people who have no experience except from what they have picked up from UA-cam. And they have learned only from a certain faction on UA-cam. I know their comments on folders are nonsense because of the lifetime (like your good self) I have spent using them. I hope you and yours stay safe and happy too Richard. Are you still on the island?
vinniesdayoff I agree one must be careful what they take away from any social media. I understand a solid piece of steel is stronger than 2 or 3 pieces of steel connected by a pivot point, but how “strong” does one need a knife to be?
A year or so ago I watched a video testing various types of locking knives. A Buck 112 (the 110’s little brother) was one of the knives. They clamped the blade in a vice then hung weights from the handle until the knife broke. The 112 withstood the pressure of 350 lbs. (the maximum they had) with no ill affects.
That is 115 lbs. more than I weigh, when am I ever going to put that much force on a knive? The simple answer is that in my 70 years I have never needed to do that.
Later I discovered your experiments building shelters, making tools and fire with all sizes of folding knives and rediscovered their usefulness in true day-to-day woods and survival tasks.
I have a few very nice fixed blade knives, some expensive and many not so much so. I also know that I could build a shelter, make a fire, clean a fish, or field dress small game with my Victorinox Farmer because I have done it. It is a shame people try to convince us we cannot complete these tasks with a folding knife.
Do I have a puukko with a full length rat tail tang in my backpacking kit? Yes, I do. What goes in my pocket every day? A folding knife. Which knife do the odds indicate I will have with me in unexpected hard times - the folder. Does that worry me? No, it does not.
Take care my friend.
@@ROE1300 When I was a fairly young lad I swiped the butchers knife from home and gleefully thought I was going to lay waste to everything around me. I was surprised and a bit disappointed to find my pocket knife was a better slicer. I love all knives and I have some big ones but I almost never carry them. If I was to travel into real wilderness (it does not exist in my country) I would carry a saw and a hatchet or axe and leave the UA-cam survival knife at home. Live long and prosper!
vinniesdayoff We have real wilderness here and I agree with your choices, but I might add my RangerGrip or Farmer. 😀
@@ROE1300 How did I not include those? I just assumed one would carry them :-)
I've rarely learnt so many different thing from one video Thank you!
Thank you for watching, I appreciate it very much
if you take a small cutting from willow and remove most of the leaves and plant it UPSIDE down it still grows upright...its an amazing plant that thrives on pruning that's how you can make a living shelter that will last for years
It is tough stuff Joe. It probably evolved by being browsed on by elk/moose etc. I have been threatening to get better at identifying the different willows and getting into basket making. It would probably be a crooked basket though 🤔
Is there another way to get in touch with that knife chap without facebook. I'm not on it and I don't really like "big tech"
I was impressed with the willow axe handle. You have great skills. , I would never consider willow for much. Thanks Vinnie.
You are too kind John, I'm a chancer who muddles his way through things. I was going to go for hazel which is very hard or maybe birch which is used for axes in Northern countries but I happened across that nice straight pole. I have no qualms about cutting willow either. Thus far it is working fine. Thanks for watching my friend.
@@vinniesdayoff3968 we do not have hazel here. I wouldn't know it if I was switched with it.😬 we have plenty black willow.
Thanks and stay safe
@@OKBushcraft you would know it after being switched methinks 😊
Stay safe Vinnie.
Same to you buddy 👍
Fantastic job on that axe handle! That anchor knife seems pretty good, I think it's definitely going on my "must buy" list. I really liked your leatherstocking tales hewing axe too. lol You have wicked skills, buddy. Cheers.
Thanks David. You know I never read those books. Time to put that to rights!
Nice trick with the buried axe head. And great knife! I think the carbon steel version takes a better edge, but it might be my imagination wanting the carbon steel to perform better.
I like it very much Lars. Are you guys beating the bloody virus?
@@vinniesdayoff3968 I have to go to work, but of course take as much care as possible. Wife works from home with the kids running around. Hope this soon gets better. Stay safe!
A great bit of improvisation, an underrated ability. Yes, the smaller sheep's foot blades I have in knives such as the Stockman are outstanding but rather than the Belgian/British army knife (and we know their limitations) I still won't get a dedicated, larger sheep's foot blade. Will have to think on that as this Otter looked pretty handy.
There is a similar shaped but larger and stronger locking knife called the QSP worker that I am tempted to get. Thanks for dropping by.
Good stuff Vinnie. Thanks for the history lesson & guidance. Dig the knife also. Good work.
Thanks for dropping by Rocky. How are things in Japan?
vinniesdayoff I’m on day 6 of lockdown but that is a US military directive. Japan is going about life as normal which is scaring me. Numbers keep climbing now that the Olympics are postponed. I don’t trust anything coming out of Tokyo right now.
They are mad in the head. We are doing things right. Schools etc closed early on and we are locked down now and everyone is aware of distance etc. It helps that our leader is a doctor methinks.
vinniesdayoff That’s good to hear. And the way it should be. I’m afraid when this is all said and done Japan will be the worst hit place. Too many people in too small of a space thinking they are immune because the numbers are low (because nobody can get tested) but I hope I’m wrong! Stay safe Vin we need you to pass along your knowledge for future generations. You have a obligation 😊🙏
I 'm gonna get me one , been looking at the catknife for about 2 years now 😁 but it's gonna be the Anchorknife . I am with you that a sheepsfoot is the best bladeshape for me , i always used a sheepsfoot Potato peeler to skin rabbits and for me that was the best knife for the job . As always mate a great video .
By the way Pete is coming on well , cheers mate 🍻
What breeding did you say is in Pete Ed?
@@vinniesdayoff3968 dunno exactly but his father bull X grey with a dash of mastif in his genes , mother pitbull , Grey , saluki X
@@edg3718 Quite a few impressive breeds in him so
Dang Vinnie, That Axe handle came out great even with the softer wood, the Otter Messer sure performed well. I think I'll do a review of my vintage Otter Messer in your honor!
Those pooches sure like to stand their ground with each other😂
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Hello my friend. Thanks for dropping by. I like that little knife. The pooches are the best of pals and play fight most of the day
wow that is great information
Glad you liked it👍
The Anchor knife is a good knife to have with you in the woods. It says a lot that after using a friends knife you buy one for yourself. Love the dogs playing in the video when you are trying to work and they want you to join in. I think you would give MacGyver a run for his money. 👍😎
Thanks very much my friend. MacGyver was out on his own.
Wow.. just wow.. fantastic video. That’s all I got. Hope you don’t mind me sharing this in another axe facebook group. Did you happen to get that knife from Steven from the youtube channel Paddy’s potato peelers? I think I’ll have to get me one. Missing a good “old guy knife” in my collection ;) All kidding aside I have been looking for a good sheep’s foot and I quite like the aesthetics of that one. Was going to hold out for a great eastern cutlery but they’re far to hard to find and expensive when you do. Hope you’re well Vinnie.
"Old guy knife" ☹️ Some cheeky young whipper snappers out there these days :-) Not Paddy's potato peelers Seth. Thanks very much for sharing, I appreciate it very much.
Great job with bushcrafting an axe handle, looked to work really well. It'll be interesting to see how long it lasts. The Otter Anchor knife looks very impressive also, I will not be buying one though as I already have far to many! lol. The wife might turn them on me if I do! Thanks for sharing Vinnie. Hope you and your family are doing well. Atb Shaun
Thanks Shaun. I'm a bit like that too. The knives add up after a while. I hope ye all stay safe and healthy too 👍
nice knife
Another good video Vinnie. Keep it going.
Thanks, will do!
Hello Vinnie. Good work on the handle. As you say, it's a bit long but I imagine that's a good thing.
Measure twice cut once 🙂
Hi Vinnie another top class video as always. Of all the knives you have reviewed what one/two do you normally edc. Cheers from Norfolk. Stay safe.
That's a tough one David. When I started this channel I had decided to get a "good" knife for myself before some nonsense law made it impossible. I seem to have gathered a little collection. I keep them in a drawer and I just grab one when I need it. I mostly pick one of the smaller knives (like this Otter, an Opinel or even the Rough Rider stockman which gets a fair bit of use). The Buck 110 I carry in the nylon pouch (horizontal) and you don't know it's there but the hassle of threading it onto the belt sometimes makes me pick another. I use the GEC Hayn' helper a lot. Good solid knife with good steel and a good size. The Victorinox Farmer is another one I like a lot, and I seem to pick a knife around that size.
Vinnie forgot to mention, having watched your video on the Newsom knife I bought one of those and the CK knife. We keep a herd of rare breed pigs together with sheep so a pocket knife is an essential part of my day. After strawing up our pig runs just before Christmas I realised that I had lost my CK knife in one of the runs. Five weeks later I found it covered in all sorts of nasties and chewed by a group of growers! After a good clean it’s back in service, a great cheap and simple little knife.
I have used and abused it for years and it's still ticking
Hello my good man ive had to dig amongst videos and found a comment from you regarding flint it's on my flint knappin video if you can find it if not get in touch and have a chat maybe when this lockdown clears if you get time or a day off we could venture too bunmahon beach for a video as the copper coast sounds good when it comes to volcanic rock ,I recall seeing and kicking black lumps of glass I called it on the beaches in an rinn haha had I of known at the time I had no clue of what flint was unfortunately lol I have not come across any here in Kilmac just that stone I'm the video and shale,slate,limestone amd quartzite the white stuff.
I'm mad to get to the sea buy it will be July before they allow travel
@@vinniesdayoff3968 I know it's a disgrace but you know yourself in future would make good day out i may seem like a bit of a scumbag in my videos but I assure you I'm not tis scumbags I'm trying to get away from in life .
I'm looking at your dogs more than I'm looking at you.
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Vinnie, just checking to see how you and your family are doing. Miss your videos. I hope the pandemic has not touched your family.
Hi Richard. This comment must have slipped in under the radar. I'm good and my family is good too thank God. The weather is lousy at the moment, if we get a bit of sunshine I'll get the camera out. How are you doing my friend?
Hi Marshll, The comments have slowed. I need to get off my behind :-)
vinniesdayoff Vinnie, glad to read that you and your family are well.
Not sure you know, but I live in Texas, on the Gulf Coast. This week we have had clear skies, our temperatures have been the high 80sF (low 30sC), with a heat index (feels like) of 105F (41C), our humidity has been in the mid 80 percentile range, and winds have been non-existent - think sauna. 😀. This will last until about the end of September with the really hot weather in August.
I’m doing well and still healthy. Unfortunately we tried to open our State too quickly and had a pretty severe spike in new COVID-19 cases so they have partially closed us again.
I hope you get some decent weather. Take care.
Was just wondering when you were going to upload a video
The weather was unbelievable every day I was off Brian. It was nice to see some sunshine and not have the wind howling. Thanks for dropping by 👍
Vinnie, I have an idea for a future video on your unique channel. Your attempt to a Roman legionary's furca. In my opinion a furca is much more practical than Roycraft packframe. It is much easier to do. Also it requires less materials ( cord) and less efforts to do. I know that this 'furca idea' seems a little bit silly, but our modern cheap / expensive backpacks are not indestructible. Especially in a difficult terrain. Almost every 'big' bushcraft / survival channel has it's attempt on Roycraft packframe. But what about a furca? Roman legionaries used them with success
I have never used a furca but I have used the Roycroft pack frame for years to carry Deer. I carry a piece of seat belt and cut the three sticks when I need them. It is quick to make and I am impressed with how easy it is to move weight with the Roycroft frame. Your idea is very interesting to me. I will make a furca and try to learn more about it. Have you tried one Wojtek?
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Yes, I have. At first it seems a little bit akward but after a while it is very comfortable. If you consider how much weigh Roman soldiers carry on their furca, it is astonishing. They were called 'mules'. It takes only a two sticks, a bit of cordage and a piece of cloth and it is done. The best thing in a furca is the ease of resting
Upon reading northern bushcraft by mors I realised I ruined my axe vinnie and you mentioned it there I threw the whole thing in the fire back when my knowledge was a lot less would I be able to re tempeh the axe by lighting a big spruce fire in a stone mason built oven and use a cow parsnip bellow to get it burning hot enough then quench in the river ? it would make for great videos and future cooking .
It may not have gotten hot enough to matter Darren. Do you notice the edge has gotten soft or is it losing it's edge very quickly? It seemed to work fine in your video. I don't know if you could get a fire hot enough with wood you would get lying around. It has to get cherry red ( it gets non magnetic too. A magnet stops sticking to it when it is at the right temperature) Maybe if you got a few dry pallets and had them broken up they might get it hotter. I have only dabbled a bit with heat treating. You would have to temper it afterwards. That can be done in an oven at home. I'd say unless you notice the edge is very soft it is probably fine.
Vinnie, lets imagine that you can choose and use only one knife for the rest of your life. Which knife would you choose and why? You can choose from every available knife, both fix blades and folding knives
Hello my friend. UA-cam is getting very bad at notifying me when comments come. I would pick my GEC big Jack. It is a lovely looking knife, the steel is 1095 and it is hard enough. There are two decent blades and when I take it in my hand it gives me the feeling that there is not much I could not do with it. I have used many knives including fixed blades but I have come to the conclusion that the folding knife in my pocket can do everything I need. That is just my opinion
You have big willows there, do you know what kind of willow is that? Straight translation, willow to finnish, we usually mean the small bushlike willows. There are bigger treelike willows here, from genus salix, but we dont call them willows, kind of hard to explain :) Willow is actually pretty strong wood, i made once a emergency hoe handle from it.
Nice work and great video. You make the best reviews.
We have a few species and I am not expert to know the difference Hauki. I intend to identify them this year when they leaf up because I want to do some basic basket making. I think it is probably an Osier willow although the Goat willow grows pretty large too
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Basket making sounds awesome. I hope you make a video out of it for us to learn.
Well since I don't know anything about it you will not learn much 😀. I want to identify Osier which is seemingly good for weaving and plant some cuttings to get raw material from
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Hello Vinnie. Great video, as always. I have a question. What do you think about Coronavirus? Do you consider any form of preparing? I think that lockdowns and social distancing will not make a huge difference after all... If 6% to 30% of infected people have not any symptoms, this is almost impossible to contain it without a vaccine. Check Hong Kong and South Korea. They experience an increase in new cases. Worldometer shows it very well. When lockdowns and social distancing will be over, then the second wave of infections will come. And it will be much, much worse due to the fact that the virus has a foothold in more than 200 countries. Please, do not underestimate this virus
I certainly don't underestimate it and I wonder if it is worse than they are saying. It is the early days of our infection here in Ireland. I think a vaccine is our only hope. They know they can't stop it with social distancing, they are trying to slow it so they will have enough of ventilators for the seriously ill patients. Maybe all this shows that the preppers are not crazy. Hand wash, soap, kitchen sanitisers, pasta, toilet roll, all very hard to find nowadays.
@@vinniesdayoff3968 In my opinion, it is worse than they say. There were cases of reinfection after being recovered. There were cases of being a spreader after a month. There were cases of an airborne spread. Public bus, 4,5 meters away (no direct contact). The virus was there in the air for 30 minutes. There were raports of a single person who infected 90+ people. R0 without any intervention is crazy... Flattening the curve with lockdowns and social distancing is needed, although we need a plan for the future when lockdowns and social distancing will be canceled. Death is a tragedy but an economical outcome may be much more tragic
One more thing. The virus is very strange. It seems that severity depends on 'the dose' of the virus that we get. That is why so many young, healthy doctors and nurses have died. They are on the first line all the time. Their dose is HUGE
I was listening to a doctor explain it, and what kills is our own immune system overreacting and causing inflammation of the respiratory system, not the actual virus. Kind of like one person will be fine in a dusty environment and another person (an asthmatic) will get into severe breathing difficulty.
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Cytokine storm? It was present during Spanish flu pandemic. Another question: what is your opinion on using guardless knife in self defense? Will it be dangerous? John Ek's combat knives for US Army often did not have a guard and they were safe
I will certainly be making a handle this way ,I ruined mine lol
It would be no harm to put a bit of wood away and let it season. The handle I made will shrink and will be loose in no time
Entertaining stuff Vinnie! So, did the handle brake yet?
No it didn't. I haven't used it for a while but it split quite a lot of wood just fine. It did get a bit loose so I put a bigger wedge in it
Hello Vinnie. I have a question. Do you think that changing a folding knife into a neck knife is a good idea? I am always afraid that I will lose my Opinel. It feels really insecure in my pocket. I have made a sheath for this little folder. The sheath is for folded Opinel, not open. Now, I am always aware if my knife is still on me despite the fact that Opinel no 7 is so light. Of course, I use the sheath while I am outside
Hi Wojtek. It sounds like a good idea to me. I almost always carry a fixed blade as a neck knife. It is so convenient. I think your idea is excellent
@@vinniesdayoff3968 I love a fixed blade as a neck knife and I use my Mora Basic, but in my area such 'big' knives are a big no-no. People stare in a strange way. That is why I use folding knives as Opinel. Neck knives are great. Mors Kochanski was always right :)
Just wondering how you would compare the handle of this knife to the Buck 110 and the Case Trapper? Been trying to find a folder that is lighter than a Buck 110 for hard use, the problem I'm running into is that the handles become uncomfortable if I am really leaning on the knife. This one seems like it might be a good option.
It has a nice handle. I've always found Swiss Army Knives to have comfortable handles too and you can find them anywhere. Opinels also have a very good handle and won't break the bank. A comfortable handle is most important isn't it?
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Amen on the Swiss army knives. I own a few, but the Hiker model in particular is one of the most comfortable handles I've ever found on a folder.
Great video vinnie mate
Thank you very much 👍
would make a fine carving knife
But the question is Mora better than Otter?
Hello Vinnie. I have a question. Did you ever experience a situation when your knife was really sharp but it was not able to cut wood well? Some time ago I have received a cheap folding knife. It was a gift from 'no-knives' person who is important to me. The knife is able to make shavings but it does not 'bite' wood. It seems strange because this knife cuts paper quite well. What do you think about this? It is a shame that 'the gift' stays in my drawer. I would like to have it as a backup for my Opinel
Is the blade thick?
The blade is quite thin. It is an ordinary multitool. In the morning I used a sharpening steel. Much more strokes on each side than for my Opinel. Then I went to carve till I slightly dull the edge. I used the steel one more time and suddenly the knife was much better. Maybe I had to 'adjust' the correct angle of cutting or something. Practice makes perfect :) BTW I am so glad that I have discovered your channel. I am in love with folding knives since then. They are much much more practical than tacticool, big, heavy fixed knives
@@Wojtek7060 Thanks bud! Sometimes too we have to sharpen a knife a few times because the edge may have gotten too hot when they ground it at the factory. When you sharpen a few times it can suddenly get better
Hello sir,
I do not know if you are still interested in affordable workhorse pocket knives, but if you are yet, may I suggest the Imperial Sod-buster?
Respectfully,
Seth.
Hoka hey!
Hoka hey! It is a good day to die! :-) As we say in Ireland it was far from sir I was reared Seth :-) Call me Vinnie. I will certainly have a look at that sod-buster. Thank you very much
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Aye, it is. I apologize, that is how I learned to speak, and years of positive and negative reinforcement ensured that I would not forget. 😁 You are welcome, have a nice night, morning, or afternoon.
Vinnie that was impressive. Your in the perfect location for self isolation. I like the white terriers. Very obedient, mine would be gone lol. Looks like one's a pup. Did you breed it yourself?
A great place for isolation indeed Eddie if only I didn't have to go to work ☹️The little bitch is five months old. She might turn out taller than Dyson. I didn't breed her, I bought her. Saw the pictures on Done Deal and liked the look of them. I tell you the Jack Russells we grew up with will get very scarce. They are crossing them with poms and chihuahuas and all sorts. Look up Jack Russels for sale and you will see every colour under the sun and all the pups look like toys.
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Yes I do be looking even though I not buying. There is high prices on those crosses. People are breeding for looks, and not ability. Give me an ugly dog with a brain any day.
Hi Vinnie,
If you're out and about and you need a quick and dirty axe-handle because yours broke, why not make something like a tomahawk handle (so wider on top so the head won't slip of) and make or buy a "real" handle when you're back home? Would that not be easier ?
Thanks
Alain
Hi Alain. You know it never occurred to me to make the handle like a tomahawk handle for a standard axe. Would it work of would the axe head need to be manufactured like a tomahawk?? I don't know. You have set me off pondering now :-)
@@vinniesdayoff3968 Hi Vinnie,
Well, you're still in quarentine... We are all curious and we look up to you as a mentor ... 😉
No, on a serious note, I am curious as well and I cant see why it would not work. After all there are tomahawks with a counterweight like a hammer and there are tomahawks that have nothing. Don't you think it would be easier (if it would work) to carve a tomahawk handle ?
Honestly ? Out of curiousity I think I'll go buy an axe-head and try it (I don't have an axe). If I do, I'll let you know the results.
Alain
@@T37912 I would be interested to hear your results Alain. Rinaldi makes axes that take the handle the same way a tomahawk does
@@vinniesdayoff3968 if I'll try it, it won't be with a specialized axe but rather a run of the mill cheap hardware store thing.I think the only reason they make axe handles the way they do, is the comfort and ease of use for the operator.
@@T37912 I think tomahawk handle slots are wider towards the top while standard axes are wider towards the bottom. It's an interesting question.
How is the Otter holding up now vinnie?
Unlike my young days I have quite a few knives . I don't use the Otter exclusively but I think it is a good strong pocket knife
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