Knives, Axes, And Saws To Take To The Wilds

Knives, axes, and saws are a bushcrafter's best friend.  Simon Ellar guides us through the best cutting and chopping implements to take with you when camping, or exploring the wilds. Enlarge

Knives, Axes, And Saws To Take To The Wilds

Knives, axes, and saws are a bushcrafter's best friend. Simon Ellar guides us through the best cutting and chopping implements to take with you when camping, or exploring the wilds.

Step 1: Knives

Your knife should have a full tang, meaning the steel extends throughout the handle.

Try to find a knife that comes with a fire steel. The high carbon frost knife is a bushcrafter's favourite.

Wear your knife on your belt or around your neck so that it is always available.

Step 2: Axes

When choosing an axe, remember a pocket hatchet is ideal for camp craft, a wildlife hatchet for chopping wood, and splitting hatchet is good for heavier work.

Step 3: Saws

The bushcrafter's saw of choice is the Bacho laplander folding saw. This is perfect for cutting live and dead wood, and also for shelter building.