I've seen a bunch of guys do feather stickin", The don't hold a candle to you Rob. In feather stickin' Olympics, you're the GOLD Medalist. Guess I have to practice a whole bunch more.
Great knife and its in orange!!!! ..... Roger is a great knife maker but I think you have him with your CPM 3V special. So I guess you are going to need a bigger stick (you should raffle that one off when you have all the notches it can take - I guess you have enough knives to use for the additional ones...lol 👍👍👍👍
Look's similar to the kamrat and lagom knifes that Ben Piersma and Jason Gustofson came up with,they were also students of the great Mors Kochanski. So similar to the andal and skookum is just being in that knife design that Mr Kochanski always liked. Bison Bushcraft makes some great things looks like a great little knife. You should make another few Bush tools with the orange G10 again one day just saying 😉. Nice feather sticks by the way. Great video man 👍
The 1948 Journeyman and this one, and Nieto Terrano scandi and Joker Trampero scandi is dream knifes for me. I do have used the Nieto Terrano a lot and it is great in balance and all. Maybe a bit thin in handle if used long time. It sure looks great. And the sheath may be the best on the market. And always great information! Thanks
I like the orange handle, it shows dirt easily and that is good to know if you use it to prepare food. The couple I have are easy to clean and look new after cleaning, Stainless steel is good idea too if you use your knife for food too.
If there was anyone that I was going to listen to about feather sticking and feather sticking theory, it would be you for sure lol you don't see people needing to worry about them being to tight 🤣 beautiful knife as well.
Thanks for making this video Rob, I've just received mine (yes that was quick!!) and its a stunning work of art. Feathers like a dream and Fountains sparks!! Ive never really had a 'Go To' knife before but I think thats just changed!
Hi Rob ☺ nice looking knife mate, just love the curve of the blade, and the fine tip, great coloured handle because you wouldn't want to loose that one, I've tried to copy this thumb end ferro rod pushing, and ok it works sometimes for me, not often a one shot job though, bigger strokes for differant folks I guess,lol. The new SAK knife looks interesting, can't wait to hear you thoughts on it. Thanks for another interesting video, stay safe mate, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
Stuart Lockwood. Think the Thumb push method only works properly with the right ferro rod, and it needs to be new, it worked fine with my R.M. ferro rod at first but now its a bit older its not so clever. With some of my other makes of 'rod it doesnt work at all, they need the yahoo method as Rob puts it. Just my take on it!
@@howardvarley8795 Hi Howard, that's interesting info, thinking about it I had more success when the rod was new, now it is worn down whith a large tapering flat on it , the thumb technique is not as easy, but works great giving it the full Rob yahoo, lol. It's an interesting subject, always something new to learn, many thanks, kind regards Stuart Uk.
Just an observation on the ferrorod and short stroke method. It looked like you didn't have any fine curls below the stick surface on the sides and all the sparks hit the smooth stick or passed beyond the surface with very few, if any, curls down there. You could try to get the rod tip closer or even slightly into the curls. It looks like a fine knife!
Liked the look of your new knife so much I've contacted Rodger and ordered a custom version for myself. Im sure you'll love the SAK, mine goes with me everywhere - I'd feel naked without it if you know what I mean. Looking forward to the video.👍
@@howardvarley8795 I get a bit anyway, we've been mates for 20 years, I just like folks to know when I've helped them get a sale. Wait a few weeks as I've got a lovely Ben Orford Woodlander coming 🤣🤣
Really rubbing it in on the tight feather stick 😂 I’m sure we all wish we could feather stick like you Rob! Know I do! But I do also wonder if the type of wood makes a difference in how it feather sticks? It’s like you have feeling in the end of that blade! And where I am from, we use the YEE HAW method for everything🤣
I like an orange handle too, always used to have them on my gralloching knives. I've not used CM154, it's apparently an upgraded 440c - orange handled and very rust resistant is a good starting point for a hard use hunting knife in Scotland. I was looking at SAK hunters the other day, looking forward to your review.
Yes I probably do, I'm a very nostalgic person aswel so I love stuff from the "dawn of modern bushcraft" twenty something years ago when I discovered zero scandi grind knives and Gransfors Bruks axes!
Oo that's a cracker! Might have to have a look at that. I've got the knife bug atm, can't shift it! I keep buying the bloody things!! I wonder if I could have your opinion on this matter: Why don't a production knife company like condor or casstrom make a rip off of the Skookum?! If you want a bushtool, you almost certainly have to go down the custom route. It seems like a simple enough design for production companies to make.
There was one made by bark River and sold by the American knife company, it was awful! I have been thinking about contacting Casstrom about making my MK tribute knife, I did ask someone "In the know" to make an introduction but it never happened. I really don't see the fuss about the butt plate, I never use mine.
@@RobEvansWoodsman I'm not arsed at all about the buttplate anymore. I wanted one in the beginning because I wanted one like Mors' knife😂 Now I just want a good, functional knife that has the features Mors liked. I think casstrom would be silly not to take you up on your offer. I really like them as a company. If they say no, what about contacting Brisa, they're pretty good too.
I didn’t see a big difference in the amount of spark thrown by both knives. Maybe the trouble is where you’re throwing the sparks. Most seemed to miss the feathers when using the tip method, and more seemed to hit the mass of feathers when you used the ‘Yahoo’ method.
@@RobEvansWoodsman I have three. The genesis is very similar to the buschcrafter mark 2, which, unfortunately he no longer makes. The Lagom, only available on bens website is very similar to what mors suggests.
Hi Rob, I also can struggle with tip scraping ferrorod lighting method and find the locking the knife and pulling the rod quicker. I feel it gives a more sustained spark. nice knife though I know your orderbook is quite full ,but what's the best way to chat to you about a knife as I'm loving both your Mors and Bush Tool knives? Cheers
Very sorry mate but the book is closed. I really need to get through the orders stress free, I'll re-evaluate after Christmas, I'll be putting knives up for you members far more regularly next year.
@@RobEvansWoodsman cheers Rob, appreciate your honesty, will look out for knives over the next few months but please give us a shout if and when you have availability to take any orders
@@eddieworsdell517 Can I also add Eddie that Rob's sheaths are works of art. He put handles on two Russell Dexter "Green River" blades for me earlier this year and made a leather and a kydex sheath for them. The great workmanship has been much admired by my mates. Plus, he's a first class guy.
@@clivedunning4317 cheers Clive, I'm waiting for the order book to reopen an then I will hopefully be able to see the care and attention Rob puts into his craft first hand
I've seen a bunch of guys do feather stickin", The don't hold a candle to you Rob. In feather stickin' Olympics, you're the GOLD Medalist. Guess I have to practice a whole bunch more.
Practice, practice, practice, the correct choice of materials, also knife grind and a comfortable handle all help.
I just paid for the exact same knife a few weeks ago. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
Nice , slowly going through your old videos again to keep myself entertained whilst I'm in hospital
Are you ok mate?
I've just come back from hospital, not me relative in a very bad way.
@@RobEvansWoodsman double knee replacement
Great knife and its in orange!!!! ..... Roger is a great knife maker but I think you have him with your CPM 3V special. So I guess you are going to need a bigger stick (you should raffle that one off when you have all the notches it can take - I guess you have enough knives to use for the additional ones...lol 👍👍👍👍
That’s a good size. Just what I’m looking for
Beautiful knife with the striking and functional orange scales.
Look's similar to the kamrat and lagom knifes that Ben Piersma and Jason Gustofson came up with,they were also students of the great Mors Kochanski. So similar to the andal and skookum is just being in that knife design that Mr Kochanski always liked. Bison Bushcraft makes some great things looks like a great little knife. You should make another few Bush tools with the orange G10 again one day just saying 😉. Nice feather sticks by the way. Great video man 👍
Excellent looking knife I'm a fan of orange myself, look's the dog's danglies. 👍😁
SUPER VIDEÓ,,, THANKS,,,
The 1948 Journeyman and this one, and Nieto Terrano scandi and Joker Trampero scandi is dream knifes for me. I do have used the Nieto Terrano a lot and it is great in balance and all. Maybe a bit thin in handle if used long time. It sure looks great. And the sheath may be the best on the market. And always great information! Thanks
A sharp spine on a knife. My ferro rod striker can also be used as a knife.
Really enjoy your videos from Hong Kong
I like the orange handle, it shows dirt easily and that is good to know if you use it to prepare food. The couple I have are easy to clean and look new after cleaning, Stainless steel is good idea too if you use your knife for food too.
Love it. I'm not a big fan of orange scales beautiful knife though. Still think green micarta is tough to beat for looks!
If there was anyone that I was going to listen to about feather sticking and feather sticking theory, it would be you for sure lol you don't see people needing to worry about them being to tight 🤣 beautiful knife as well.
Looks like a great knife! Excellent video as always! Thanks for sharing it!
Sweet knife! Bison Bushcraft delivers again. Awesome video as always Sir Rob.
Lovely looking curls 🤙👍
Looking forward to seeing the reviews of the SAK. Always informative and helpful 👍
Thank you 😊5
Looks like a great knife, big fan of the orange handle
Great video, Rob! 👍
What a great looking knife! 👍
Very nice, Rob. Looking forward to see how that Victorinox fares next.
Thanks for making this video Rob, I've just received mine (yes that was quick!!) and its a stunning work of art. Feathers like a dream and Fountains sparks!! Ive never really had a 'Go To' knife before but I think thats just changed!
So you don't need a tribute knife now?😜
@@RobEvansWoodsman You're not getting out of it that easily!!🤣 Im looking forward to playing with the two side by side!!👍
I'll look forward to hearing your thoughts next year mate.
Looks a little the Entrek Forester.
This knife has been around for about 25 years so I'm pretty sure he didn't copy it.
👍Great stuff Rob. Love the blade profile as a carver 👌. The SAK Hunter should not disappoint 😉.
My condolences
Love the orange handle really nice looking knife. I'm looking forward to seeing the victorinox Hunter review.
Hi Rob ☺ nice looking knife mate, just love the curve of the blade, and the fine tip, great coloured handle because you wouldn't want to loose that one, I've tried to copy this thumb end ferro rod pushing, and ok it works sometimes for me, not often a one shot job though, bigger strokes for differant folks I guess,lol. The new SAK knife looks interesting, can't wait to hear you thoughts on it. Thanks for another interesting video, stay safe mate, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
Cheers Stu.
Stuart Lockwood. Think the Thumb push method only works properly with the right ferro rod, and it needs to be new, it worked fine with my R.M. ferro rod at first but now its a bit older its not so clever. With some of my other makes of 'rod it doesnt work at all, they need the yahoo method as Rob puts it. Just my take on it!
@@howardvarley8795 Hi Howard, that's interesting info, thinking about it I had more success when the rod was new, now it is worn down whith a large tapering flat on it , the thumb technique is not as easy, but works great giving it the full Rob yahoo, lol. It's an interesting subject, always something new to learn, many thanks, kind regards Stuart Uk.
Great carving knife..the knife tip on ferrorod works best on birch bark
Yes, but not great for feather sticks IMO.
Maybe I’ll get a chance to see you at the next one 👍🏼
Just an observation on the ferrorod and short stroke method. It looked like you didn't have any fine curls below the stick surface on the sides and all the sparks hit the smooth stick or passed beyond the surface with very few, if any, curls down there. You could try to get the rod tip closer or even slightly into the curls. It looks like a fine knife!
Liked the look of your new knife so much I've contacted Rodger and ordered a custom version for myself. Im sure you'll love the SAK, mine goes with me everywhere - I'd feel naked without it if you know what I mean. Looking forward to the video.👍
Did you mention that you saw it with me?
@@RobEvansWoodsman I did indeed Rob - should be worth a little extra discount 4U next time 😄😁😄
@@howardvarley8795 I get a bit anyway, we've been mates for 20 years, I just like folks to know when I've helped them get a sale.
Wait a few weeks as I've got a lovely Ben Orford Woodlander coming 🤣🤣
@@RobEvansWoodsman Oh I'll really look forward to that one, I love my two.
Really rubbing it in on the tight feather stick 😂
I’m sure we all wish we could feather stick like you Rob!
Know I do! But I do also wonder if the type of wood makes a difference in how it feather sticks?
It’s like you have feeling in the end of that blade!
And where I am from, we use the YEE HAW method for everything🤣
choice of wood makes a huge difference to the featherstick.
The heat wave never happened here in Norway, how odd.
Thankx Rob
looks awesome bud
I like an orange handle too, always used to have them on my gralloching knives.
I've not used CM154, it's apparently an upgraded 440c - orange handled and very rust resistant is a good starting point for a hard use hunting knife in Scotland.
I was looking at SAK hunters the other day, looking forward to your review.
Jury's still out if it's a good steel for a scandi
Very interesting talk on feathersticks!
By the way, Rob, have you ever done a video featuring the ESEE Izula and carving? If so, what's it like?
Had one for a brief time years ago, it's not made for carving.
@@RobEvansWoodsman What I suspected.
Hi .
Good video as always!
If you have to go to woods with one axe, one saw, and one knife what knife would you choose ?
Boreal forest or tempatate woodland?
@@RobEvansWoodsman Your area? Think thats a good question.
@@howardvarley8795 small Forest axe, bushtool and silky bigboy
So based on your comments on the steel, it would seem like you prefer your original Bison Bushcraft knife in O1 to this one?
Yes I probably do, I'm a very nostalgic person aswel so I love stuff from the "dawn of modern bushcraft" twenty something years ago when I discovered zero scandi grind knives and Gransfors Bruks axes!
I’m curious, why do you not like to carry your Firesteel in your knife?
I did it for years just don't do it anymore, not a good idea to store it in the leather loop long term as it corrodes.
Oo that's a cracker! Might have to have a look at that. I've got the knife bug atm, can't shift it! I keep buying the bloody things!!
I wonder if I could have your opinion on this matter:
Why don't a production knife company like condor or casstrom make a rip off of the Skookum?! If you want a bushtool, you almost certainly have to go down the custom route. It seems like a simple enough design for production companies to make.
There was one made by bark River and sold by the American knife company, it was awful!
I have been thinking about contacting Casstrom about making my MK tribute knife, I did ask someone "In the know" to make an introduction but it never happened. I really don't see the fuss about the butt plate, I never use mine.
@@RobEvansWoodsman I'm not arsed at all about the buttplate anymore. I wanted one in the beginning because I wanted one like Mors' knife😂
Now I just want a good, functional knife that has the features Mors liked. I think casstrom would be silly not to take you up on your offer. I really like them as a company. If they say no, what about contacting Brisa, they're pretty good too.
I've sent you an email mate.
I didn’t see a big difference in the amount of spark thrown by both knives. Maybe the trouble is where you’re throwing the sparks. Most seemed to miss the feathers when using the tip method, and more seemed to hit the mass of feathers when you used the ‘Yahoo’ method.
it might have something to do with the amount of pressure i put down with my thumb.
I’m liking the look of that Bison knife, not sure on your thoughts on the steel though.? Also wondering on the size of the handle.
This particular one has a slightly larger handle the normal, suits me perfectly.
Nice vid. If you check a cite called bens backwoods he has some similar knives by lt wright.
I have seen him , I've never had a LT matchette but I didn't like it, one day I'll get a Genesis, they come highly recommended.
@@RobEvansWoodsman I have three. The genesis is very similar to the buschcrafter mark 2, which, unfortunately he no longer makes. The Lagom, only available on bens website is very similar to what mors suggests.
I just had a look at the Lagom, it's a very sensible design and I bet it's excellent.
If I see one second hand I'll grab it.
Hi Rob, I also can struggle with tip scraping ferrorod lighting method and find the locking the knife and pulling the rod quicker. I feel it gives a more sustained spark. nice knife though
I know your orderbook is quite full ,but what's the best way to chat to you about a knife as I'm loving both your Mors and Bush Tool knives? Cheers
Very sorry mate but the book is closed.
I really need to get through the orders stress free, I'll re-evaluate after Christmas, I'll be putting knives up for you members far more regularly next year.
@@RobEvansWoodsman cheers Rob, appreciate your honesty, will look out for knives over the next few months but please give us a shout if and when you have availability to take any orders
@@eddieworsdell517 Can I also add Eddie that Rob's sheaths are works of art. He put handles on two Russell Dexter "Green River" blades for me earlier this year and made a leather and a kydex sheath for them. The great workmanship has been much admired by my mates. Plus, he's a first class guy.
@@clivedunning4317 cheers Clive, I'm waiting for the order book to reopen an then I will hopefully be able to see the care and attention Rob puts into his craft first hand