Shaving Wood

Sightngrl · 06-04-2019, 12:14 PM

I bought a new knife and wanted to learn to shave wood to start a campfire. So when I went camping recently, I tried shaving without watching any youtube or getting advice beforehand. Sightnguy knows that I like to try things by myself first, so he just watched me while I struggled.

(I was expecting the people in the next campsite to give me the evil eye when they saw the knife, but no rangers showed up.) (Good thing I didn't pull out the Glock knife which is a much bigger knife)

I ran the knife down one edge of the wood without much results so I tried a different edge & angle while shaving. Finally sucess! My strips weren't long, but did create nice enough little curly ends. However I felt it took a lot of effort & strength to accomplish what progress that I did make.

Next I turned the wood the other way & tried again. It was much easier & I had longer strips this time. I called it good & stopped before I cut myself. I didn't want Sightnguy to have the pleasure of getting the trauma bag & playing Dr. LOL

Today I got on Youtube & found this video that explained how the grain of the wood is crucial to getting a good shaving result.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YYZ8-Xhzx8

RetiredSeabee · 06-04-2019, 02:57 PM

Practicing your survival skills.
So when can we expect to see you on an episode of Naked and Afraid?

Sightngrl · 06-04-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RetiredSeabee

Practicing your survival skills.
So when can we expect to see you on an episode of Naked and Afraid?

Bwahahahahahah Ha Ha Ha I don't do nekked in the wild when there are things out there that can bite my things

Dennis H · 06-04-2019, 07:32 PM

I carry a tube of pl-400 and the gun to use it. Never fails!

bearcatter · 06-05-2019, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightngrl

Bwahahahahahah Ha Ha Ha I don't do nekked in the wild when there are things out there that can bite my things

That takes all the fun out of camping! That's why they call it, "going back to nature", and "living in the wild". Unless you camp with a trailer, camp stove, lap top, and TV; but that's not camping.

44s Rock · 06-06-2019, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bearcatter

That takes all the fun out of camping! That's why they call it, "going back to nature", and "living in the wild". Unless you camp with a trailer, camp stove, lap top, and TV; but that's not camping.

+1

bearcatter · 06-06-2019, 08:56 AM

Nothing like standing "nekked" in an ice cold stream with a bar of soap and a cook pot to rinse with.

I can't imagine many of today's campers doing that, or using a real wood fire. In "real" camping, you carry everything in, and out, with a backpack. I met a guy once that had cut off half of his toothbrush handle, and drilled holes in the rest.

Sightngrl · 06-06-2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bearcatter

Nothing like standing "nekked" in an ice cold stream with a bar of soap and a cook pot to rinse with.

I can't imagine many of today's campers doing that, or using a real wood fire. In "real" camping, you carry everything in, and out, with a backpack. I met a guy once that had cut off half of his toothbrush handle, and drilled holes in the rest.

Blonde moment

bearcatter · 06-07-2019, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightngrl

Blonde moment

His toothbrush had half a handle, with three 1/4 inch holes in it, to make it lighter......duh.........backpackers obsess about weight. This guy took it to the extreme.

44s Rock · 06-07-2019, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bearcatter

That takes all the fun out of camping! That's why they call it, "going back to nature", and "living in the wild". Unless you camp with a trailer, camp stove, lap top, and TV; but that's not camping.

We use ours as a rolling tent mostly but do have to have our morning coffee! One of our club members will spend hours with his portable satellite dish trying to get TV service while we sit by a campfire and watch.

Sightngrl · 06-07-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bearcatter

His toothbrush had half a handle, with three 1/4 inch holes in it, to make it lighter......duh.........backpackers obsess about weight. This guy took it to the extreme.

OHHhhhhhhk

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Originally Posted by 44s Rock

We use ours as a rolling tent mostly but do have to have our morning coffee! One of our club members will spend hours with his portable satellite dish trying to get TV service while we sit by a campfire and watch.

No Tv allowed when camping.

44s Rock · 06-08-2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bearcatter

Nothing like standing "nekked" in an ice cold stream with a bar of soap and a cook pot to rinse with.

I can't imagine many of today's campers doing that, or using a real wood fire. In "real" camping, you carry everything in, and out, with a backpack. I met a guy once that had cut off half of his toothbrush handle, and drilled holes in the rest.

You would be surprised what you see when backpacking in the summer! There were several times we had to put blinders on the young Scouts when out and about!

bearcatter · 06-08-2019, 11:40 AM

I've run across a few ladies who saw no need for more than just shorts or even bikini bottoms on the trail, even in cooler weather. I'd guess they just enjoyed the freedom, didn't consider it being in public.

That was 25-30 years ago, I can imagine what goes today.

Sightngrl · 06-08-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bearcatter

I've run across a few ladies who saw no need for more than just shorts or even bikini bottoms on the trail, even in cooler weather. I'd guess they just enjoyed the freedom, didn't consider it being in public.

That was 25-30 years ago, I can imagine what goes today.

If I get eaten by a bear I want some shredded clothing left.

I've seen some nekkedness on game cameras! LOL

Sightngrl · 06-08-2019, 05:54 PM

How did we evolve into nekkedness?

Terry_P · 06-09-2019, 05:15 AM

Can't imagine being eaten by an animal. Your final resting place is in a few piles of crap.

Hey the word for camping now is glamping.

https://glampinghub.com/unitedstates...kout=&guests=2

44s Rock · 06-09-2019, 08:15 AM

Just out of curiosity, getting back to the subject, what new knife did you get? Folder, fixed blade, brand, type? I ask, because I have them sagging the shelves, and drawers!

I usually have three or four handy depending on the occasion.

RidgeRunner · 06-09-2019, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 44s Rock

Just out of curiosity, getting back to the subject, what new knife did you get? Folder, fixed blade, brand, type? I ask, because I have them sagging the shelves, and drawers!

I usually have three or four handy depending on the occasion.

Me too 44. I wish I could sell most of them. I finally decided to carry a fixed blade I had been sheltering for years. It is a Wilson Tactical, made by Bill Wilson's son when he first started making knives. I decided to use it as my daily knife and bought a sheath off ebay. lt's 7" overall with a 3 1/2" blade. It fits my lifestyle perfectly. I'd like to see everyone post a picture of their favorite knife.....or their daily carry.

Sightngrl · 06-09-2019, 05:08 PM

This one is a Gerber Strongarm fixed blade. I bought a non serrated edge because I wanted to be able to do the shaving, the others have various blades & lengths. I really like the molle mounting option sheath as I can attach it to a vest or bag. But it has several other mounting options too.

https://www.google.com/search?q=gerb...xdF9hUmu1IJlM:

Terry_P · 06-09-2019, 05:18 PM

My hunting knife made by S. Texas knifemaker Jack Sarnik:

06-04-2019, 12:14 PM	#1
Sightngrl Senior Member Joined: Dec 2012 From: in the wind or on the beach Posts: 4,963	Shaving Wood I bought a new knife and wanted to learn to shave wood to start a campfire. So when I went camping recently, I tried shaving without watching any youtube or getting advice beforehand. Sightnguy knows that I like to try things by myself first, so he just watched me while I struggled. (I was expecting the people in the next campsite to give me the evil eye when they saw the knife, but no rangers showed up.) (Good thing I didn't pull out the Glock knife which is a much bigger knife) I ran the knife down one edge of the wood without much results so I tried a different edge & angle while shaving. Finally sucess! My strips weren't long, but did create nice enough little curly ends. However I felt it took a lot of effort & strength to accomplish what progress that I did make. Next I turned the wood the other way & tried again. It was much easier & I had longer strips this time. I called it good & stopped before I cut myself. I didn't want Sightnguy to have the pleasure of getting the trauma bag & playing Dr. LOL Today I got on Youtube & found this video that explained how the grain of the wood is crucial to getting a good shaving result. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YYZ8-Xhzx8

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06-04-2019, 02:57 PM	#2
RetiredSeabee Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2012 From: Harrisburg, North Carolina Posts: 4,277	Practicing your survival skills. So when can we expect to see you on an episode of Naked and Afraid?

06-04-2019, 07:32 PM	#4
Dennis H Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,660	I carry a tube of pl-400 and the gun to use it. Never fails!

06-06-2019, 08:56 AM	#7
bearcatter Senior Member Joined: Aug 2015 From: Virginia Posts: 4,016	Nothing like standing "nekked" in an ice cold stream with a bar of soap and a cook pot to rinse with. I can't imagine many of today's campers doing that, or using a real wood fire. In "real" camping, you carry everything in, and out, with a backpack. I met a guy once that had cut off half of his toothbrush handle, and drilled holes in the rest.

06-08-2019, 11:40 AM	#13
bearcatter Senior Member Joined: Aug 2015 From: Virginia Posts: 4,016	I've run across a few ladies who saw no need for more than just shorts or even bikini bottoms on the trail, even in cooler weather. I'd guess they just enjoyed the freedom, didn't consider it being in public. That was 25-30 years ago, I can imagine what goes today.

06-08-2019, 05:54 PM	#15
Sightngrl Senior Member Joined: Dec 2012 From: in the wind or on the beach Posts: 4,963	How did we evolve into nekkedness?

06-09-2019, 05:15 AM	#16
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,616	Can't imagine being eaten by an animal. Your final resting place is in a few piles of crap. Hey the word for camping now is glamping. https://glampinghub.com/unitedstates...kout=&guests=2

06-09-2019, 08:15 AM	#17
44s Rock Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Far Western WA. Posts: 10,968	Just out of curiosity, getting back to the subject, what new knife did you get? Folder, fixed blade, brand, type? I ask, because I have them sagging the shelves, and drawers! I usually have three or four handy depending on the occasion.

06-09-2019, 05:08 PM	#19
Sightngrl Senior Member Joined: Dec 2012 From: in the wind or on the beach Posts: 4,963	This one is a Gerber Strongarm fixed blade. I bought a non serrated edge because I wanted to be able to do the shaving, the others have various blades & lengths. I really like the molle mounting option sheath as I can attach it to a vest or bag. But it has several other mounting options too. https://www.google.com/search?q=gerb...xdF9hUmu1IJlM:

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