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Sharpening
Check out Martin Hunters Tips On: Sharpening Stones "To Go" to read about sharpening stones that you can take in the field. There is also a good Ray Mears video about sharpening both in the field and back at basecamp using Japanese Water stones. For more on Japanese water stones, check out the A-Z of bushcraft J for Japanese waterstone video. Here is a great review from Te Hopo of the Lansky Deluxe Sharpening System.
Repairing and Reconditioning
Martin also has a great Tips On: Reconditioning a Bushknife post which has some great info on how to fix a blade and a discussion of different materials.
Knifesmithing
There is an excellent new article on Dryad Bushcraft called Damascene Knife Making with Lars Enander
Safe Use
Martin's website also has a must read knife safety section on his website. Andrew gives top tips on using the cutting tool skillfully and safely on his K for Knife video
Do you have a tutorial, review, or any post that's knife related? Let the group administrators know and they can include it in this page.
Below are some videos of interest:
How to make a bushcraft knife by A-Z Bushcraft Scott Gossman from Gossman Knives demonstrates how to sharpen a knife
Discussion Forum
Knife types you would carry.
Started by Scott Hamilton. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Jul 10, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I finally tried my Swiss army knife, locking blade model, on my firesteel and it threw good sparks. I have tried other stainless knives on the firesteel and hardly any sparks. So I carry a Frost Mora…Continue
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Comment by Jeff Cameron on February 11, 2012 at 11:37pm -
pictures please guys
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Comment by Jelena Middleton on February 11, 2012 at 3:05pm -
I have a Gerber folding knife, half saw edge. It's a nice knife, though completely unsuitable for what I need it for, and cuts well.
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Comment by Jeff Cameron on February 11, 2012 at 2:44pm
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Excaliber thumb lock knife, only good one I own at this stage
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Comment by Lachlan Jake Rogers on September 25, 2011 at 11:19am -
I have a Dakota ELK, It pretty good awesome for pig and deer hunting and yesterday brought the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series Scout Folding Knife...Highly recommend the scout folding knife it is sicko
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Comment by Colin Wheeler on June 1, 2010 at 9:32am
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