## How to choose the best woodcarving knife? 

 
It depends on the task you want to use the knife for: general woodcarving, detailed woodcarving or spoon carving. Do you want a little bit of everything, or a complete kit that you can enjoy for years? Then buy a ready-made spoon-carving kit or complete woodworking tool set. 

The handle is another important feature to consider when choosing a woodcarving knife. A large, rounded handle ensures fine ergonomics during woodcarving, without irritation or hot-spots during use. An angular or square handle, on the other hand, is made to know without looking where your sharp edge is and at what angle you are cutting. Ideal for precision work that requires more control than ergonomics. 

Then there's the choice of steel type, of course. Carbon steel is suitable for woodcarving knives because it can be sharpened to a sharp edge and withstands a fair amount of wear. Especially for intensive woodcarving, carbon steel is highly recommended. A stainless-steel carving knife is perfectly fine if you prefer a low-maintenance option. 

For really fine woodcarving, there are Japanese gouges. These are long, traditional Japanese woodworking tools used to make wood engravings. You hold them like a pencil, allowing for very detailed work. 

Lastly, there are hook knives specifically made for carving spoons. Hook knives come in various radius sizes. The larger the radius, the larger the spoon you can carve with it. Some hook knives are sharpened on one side, specifically intended for either left-handed or right-handed use. 

## Set of woodcarving knives 

A woodcarving knife set is carefully assembled to provide both beginner and experienced carvers with the right tools. With various knives such as a whittling knife for fine cutting and a hook knife for hollowing out wood, a set offers versatility for a diverse range of woodworking applications. A hook knife, also known as a spoon knife, is ideal for carving spoons, bowls or kuksas. A hook knife is almost always included in a set. Choose a set that suits your woodcarving project, or get a set to try out what you can do with it. 

Additionally, a set is often more cost-effective than buying individual knives, offering better value for money. For beginners, a set is a perfect start, while advanced users often look for a more specialised single tool.

Wood carving knives

This makes it easy to remove stains and scratches are barely visible. Old-styled and robust teakettles, very tough-looking on a stove.


## Easy to use and made for all heat sources


The teakettles from the Tradition-series have a large content of 2.1 liters. You fill the teakettle easily by removing the wide lid. This creates a large opening which simplifies filling, rinsing or cleaning. Another fine feature of the teakettle is that it is suitable for all heat sources, including induction.


When the water boils, the teakettle produces a cheerful whistling. It’s time to get it off the stove. The cold handle is perfect for that moment. It ensures that you can take the kettle from the heat source immediately. Enjoy a delicious hot pot of tea!

Le Creuset Tradition kettles

## Features of a survival axe

Survival axes come in many shapes and sizes. This is a good thing; it allows you to pick the perfect axe for the task you have in mind. Some axes have different built-in tools as well, giving them a distinct look. Survival axes are generally robust yet compact axes made of stainless steel or carbon steel, and with a handle made from strong plastic. These axes can handle more than you'd think based on their size. Chopping, prying, hitting and cutting, a survival axe can do it all and more! Ideal for camping, but also in emergency situations. For example, if you need to quickly escape from your car, or build a shelter for the night. A survival axe can do it all.

## Types of survival axe

### Multi-tool axes

Multi-tool axes are axes with a distinct look, thanks to the many tools you'll find in the axe head. These axes are multi-functional and will offer a helping hand in many kinds of situations.

### Survival hand axe

Survival hand axes are characterised by their compact size and the fact that they are made from the strongest and most durable materials, making them suitable for heavy-duty use. These axes are made to be carried at all times and are relatively lightweight.

### Survival axes for first responders

Survival axes for first responders are axes that can be used not only to chop wood but also to force open a door, for example. These axes usually have a sharp point at the back.

### Tomahawk axes

Originally, the tomahawk was intended as a combat weapon. Nowadays, they're commonly used as multi-purpose survival axes. Tomahawks can be used to chop, cut, or as a pickaxe or throwing axe. It wouldn't look out of place as decoration on your wall either! Polypropylene handles are stronger than traditional wooden handles. Still, there are tomahawks with replaceable handles, should worse come to worst.

Survival axes

## Fontenille Pataud Le Saint Bernard: features 

The knife makers at Fontenille Pataud have again created exceptionally beautiful pocket knives for this collection. With a slightly heftier design compared to traditional Laguiole knives, these knives feel great in hand. The solid backlock is easy to unlock because it is at the very end. The wide and angular opening at the end offers ample space for a lanyard or other cord. This prevents you from losing your unique knife. 

 

### Fontenille Pataud Le Saint Bernard: blade 

The blade is caught by a 'stop' when closing. This prevents the sharp blade from hitting the inside of the knife too hard, increasing the sharpness retention of the blade. The knife has a blade length of 8.5 cm. 

 

### Fontenille Pataud Le Saint Bernard: handle 

We have knives with handles made of raw buffalo horn, olive wood and juniper wood. These are natural materials, so each knife is unique. The wood has a smooth finish, showing off the wood's natural markings. The somewhat rough surface of horn gives the knife a slightly less polished appearance and the back of the knife is tastefully decorated. A suede pouch is included.

Fontenille Pataud Le Saint-Bernard

## Fontenille Pataud Le Thiers: features 

Each knife is unique and has its own charm. The stunning finish with natural materials gives them a highly distinctive look. 

 

### Fontenille Pataud Le Thiers: the blade 

The blade is made of 14C28N stainless steel, the ideal choice for knifemakers with high expectations for sharpness, stability and corrosion resistance. 

 

### Fontenille Pataud Le Thiers: backlock 

This lock ensures safety while you use the knife. And thanks to this lock, the blade doesn't need a heavy spring. As such the knife opens and closes lightly. 

 

### Fontenille Pataud Le Thiers: stop-pin 

The stop-pin prevents the blade from hitting the inside of the knife with a thud when you close it. The pin will not wear out, even with prolonged use. 

 

### Fontenille Pataud Le Thiers: the handle 

The scales of this pocket knife are made from natural materials. The knife you receive may therefore be subtly different from the product photos. The model and type of material, however, will always be the same. The knives come with a leather sheath. 

 

### Fontenille Pataud Le Thiers: maintenance 

You need to apply some oil to the mechanism every once in a while. You should also regularly sharpen the blade to keep it razor-sharp. Rinse the blade off after use and dry it properly, and adding a drop of oil to the blade every once in a while can't hurt either.

Fontenille Pataud Le Thiers

## Features of Shapton Pro Stones 

### Sturdy, fast and super constant 

The Shapton Pro Stones, also known as Ha-No-Kuromaku in Japan, are the thickest sharpening stones in the Shapton range. Due to their solid, ceramic structure, they wear slowly and sharpen quickly. That means less work and more results. The abrasive particles are evenly distributed, so you always get an even result over the entire surface. Every contact with the knife counts. And since you don't need to pre-soak the stone, you are ready to get started right away. That makes them perfect for everyday use as well as intense sessions. 

 

### Smart storage box 

Each Shapton Pro Stone comes in a coloured storage box that is more than just packaging. The lid acts as a stable grinding stone holder, complete with non-slip feet and ventilation holes. This keeps everything firmly in place, even if things get wet or messy for a while. Because the stone is slightly higher, you prevent your knuckles from hitting the table while sharpening. These are clever details that increase your working comfort and improve your results. Whether you are a chef, bushcrafter or collector, this stone just always works with you.

Shapton Pro Stones

## Buying a good pair of binoculars: what makes them 'good'?

We understand that it can be difficult to see the wood for the trees. And you might think to yourself: which pair of binoculars is right for me? No worries, finding the right binoculars is not that at all difficult. There are a few things to keep in mind, depending on what you intend to use your binoculars for. Will you go bird watching, for example? Then you probably don't need a super high magnification factor, because that would make it difficult to follow a bird in flight. In the text below you'll find more advice on which binoculars to choose for which purpose. For most purposes, simple binoculars with 8x or 10x magnification factor and a front lens diameter of 42 mm are sufficient.

### Features: which binoculars for which activity?

With every pair of binoculars, you'll find a long list of specifications, but the most important numbers are the ones that come right after the name, like 8x42 for example. The first number refers to the magnification factor, the second number refers to the size of the front lens. The larger the first number, the closer the binoculars bring the image. However, it also makes it more difficult to keep the image still. The larger the second number, the more light hits the lens. It also means that the binoculars will be a bit bigger. There are many types of binoculars, and different specifications will be important for different activities.

#### Binoculars for bird watching

When you're looking for [binoculars to go bird watching](kato://category/binocularsbirds), you'll need to keep a few things in mind. You'll want relatively small binoculars, because you'll want to take it with you on your excursions. If you're regularly going bird watching at dusk, you'll want a relatively large front lens, so there's enough light hitting the lens. A magnification of 8x or 10x is perfect for binoculars for bird watching.

#### Compact binoculars

A [compact pair of binoculars](kato://category/binocularscompact) is really great for on the go. If you're going for a walk or hike, or if you're traveling. Compact binoculars are easy to take with you. And you'll be able to grab them really quickly if you spot something! Many compact binoculars fit in your coat pocket. If you want a compact pair of binoculars, you might also consider a monocular. Binoculars are for two eyes, a monocular is for just one eye. Monoculars are very small and easy to take with you.

#### Binoculars with camera

Binoculars with a camera are perfect if you want to take a picture of what you're looking at. Before you know it, that bird will have flown away or that fox will have retreated back into its den. Moreover, with these kinds of binoculars, you don't need to carry two devices. One disadvantage of such a pair of binoculars is that they don't come cheap.

#### Binoculars with night vision

Binoculars with night vision are perfect if you often go out to spot nocturnal animals. Binoculars with night vision are more sensitive to light, so you're able to see perfectly fine in the dark. Perfect for fishing, hunting or camping.

#### Binoculars for those who wear glasses

These days, there are many [binoculars for people with glasses](kato://category/binocularsglasses)! The eye relief needs to be at least 15 mm, so you can look through the binoculars while wearing your glasses. Most binoculars have adjustable eye-cups, so you can adjust the eye relief as needed. You can also use them when you're not wearing glasses, then you can simply use the dioptric correction.

#### Binoculars for astronomy

[Binoculars for astronomy](kato://category/binocastronomy) are a good choice for novice astronomers. They are cheaper than telescopes and can be used for many things. If you want to use your binoculars for astronomy, we recommend a high magnification factor and a front lens with a large diameter, so the lens will catch as much light as possible.

#### Waterproof

As a water sportsman or in wet conditions, you naturally want your binoculars to be [waterproof](kato://category/binocularswater). All nitrogen-filled binoculars are waterproof. Very practical!

### High quality and affordable: great binoculars for competitive prices

Of course, you want a high-quality yet cheap pair of binoculars. You'll be looking for the best price-quality ratio. On this page you'll find affordable binoculars. But also more expensive binoculars from high-end brands. In short, something for everyone!

### Dioptric correction

If you're wearing glasses, you can either choose a pair of binoculars with a larger eye relief, or you could use dioptric correction. This compensates for the refractive error of your eyes. Not all binoculars have this option, and binoculars with this feature are usually more expensive.

### Weight and size: a compromise between image quality, weight and size.

Will you choose a large or a smaller pair of binoculars? It's good to consider how much exposure to light you require, how good the image quality should be, and the size and weight that you want your binoculars to be. A large pair of binoculars usually has a better image quality, because there is more exposure to light. However, that does make the binoculars heavier and less comfortable to carry around everywhere.

### Magnification factor

Which magnification factor will you choose? Again, the activity for which you're buying your binoculars is important to consider. Will you go bird watching, for example? With a higher magnification factor it might be harder to follow a bird in flight. It's also more difficult to keep the image still. Of course, personal preference also plays a role. Some people simply prefer a higher magnification factor, because it gets the image 'closer' to you.

### Brands: design and quality

Are you looking for an affordable pair of binoculars? Make sure to choose the right brand. Our own brand [Eden](kato://category/edenverrekijkers) offers quality binoculars for reasonable prices. You'll get the quality you're used to from more expensive brands, but cheaper! There's a suitable pair of Eden binoculars for both novice and experienced binoculars-users. Examples of more expensive brands are [Steiner](kato://category/steiner) and [Swarovski](kato://category/swarovskibrand).

### Focus technology

There are different types of focus technology. Most binoculars allow you to adjust at which distance you'll focus the image. Usually, the smallest distance is around 2 meters. However, autofocus binoculars also exist. Autofocus binoculars are also called fixed focus binoculars. This does not mean that the binoculars adjust the focus on their own, but rather that the focus is fixed at a distance of about 15 meters. No moving parts, so they're very dependable. But they are not that suitable for bird watchers or bug spotters.

## Buying binoculars

You purchase binoculars at the online binoculars shop Knivesandtools! We're experts when it comes to binoculars. Do you have any questions, or are you unsure which binoculars are right for you? Feel free to contact us!

Binoculars

## The strength of an outdoor knife


One of the most important criteria for a survival knife is its strength. In a survival situation, you need to be able to rely on your knife. To put it even more bluntly: a knife that fails could cost you your life. This is less of an issue in a bushcraft setting. What this means is that a survival knife needs to be really robust.


For instance, the thickness of the blade has to be sufficient, or at least in proportion to the length of the knife. A [compact survival knife](kato://content/migrated_pageid_1055) works great with a somewhat thinner blade, but with a [longer knife](kato://content/migrated_pageid_1056), you'll be more inclined to use it more heavily, so the chance of damaging it increases exponentially. Don't forget that a knife is not an axe, no matter how impressive those YouTube videos of people whittling gigantic blocks of wood may be.


We advise against a wooden handle, because wood can split or warp. Yes, this can be solved with stabilised wood, but if your life depends on it, there are better handle materials to choose from. We prefer to use G10, micarta or a strong fibre-reinforced plastic.


Of course, this doesn't mean that a bushcraft knife will just break whenever a light breeze rolls in. It is simply a trade-off between what you can do with a knife, and what the knife can handle. For example, a slightly thinner blade is a lot better suited to cutting fruit and vegetables. And under normal circumstances, a wooden handle holds up really well. You just want to prevent the knife from suddenly becoming totally useless after getting dropped on a rock.

Survival knives vs bushcraft knives

You often see it in YouTube reviews: batoning with a fixed knife. Large and small knives are 'violently' put to the test. But is that a good idea? Why would a knife be able to handle this, or not? We explain!


## What is batoning?


Batoning is splitting a piece of wood by hitting another piece of wood (the baton) on the knife. The knife is used as a wedge. As such you can easily end up with small pieces of wood for wood carving projects and for lighting fires.

Batoning with a fixed knife

## Contents

* [Type of axe](#chap02)
* [The chopping block](#chap03)
* [Technique](#chap04)
* [Break](#chap05)
* [Overstrike guard](#chap06)
* [Other ways to split wood](#chap07)
* [How big does the wood need to be?](#chap08)
* [Drying your wood](#chap09)

## Type of axe

When splitting larger pieces of wood you use a [splitting hammer or splitting axe](kato://content/migrated_pageid_826). These axes are a lot heavier and push the block apart. These axes are not razor-sharp. You use a splitting hammer if you also use a metal wedge as you split wood. You recognize a splitting hammer from its thicker casing and hammer-like back. As such this axe can handle quite a lot. Any other axe is not meant to be used when hitting metal. Because of the hard blows the axe could be damaged. As such you should never use another axe as a wedge.

How to: split wood

You can split smaller pieces of wood to produce kindling. You need dead and dry wood for this purpose because it will burn a lot better than fresh wood. The following techniques are also mostly used during hikes or when spending time on the campsite. As you are traveling you don't need large pieces of fresh wood. You need smaller pieces of dry wood. Check out the following infotopic if you want to learn more about [splitting larger pieces of wood.](kato://content/migrated_topic_27)

## The best type of axe to make kindling

For splitting small wood, a [hand axe](kato://category/handbijlen), [camping axe](kato://category/kampeerbijlen), small [chopping/felling axe](kato://category/hakbijlen), [forest/bushcraft axe](kato://category/bushcraftaxes) or trekking axe is ideal. The smaller the handle the less efficient the axe. An axe about the length of your forearm is perfect!

You can also use a [log splitter](kato://category/firewoodsplitters). With such a splitter, you split the wood without needing an axe. It’s very safe and easy!

## The different ways to safely split wood to small pieces

### 1: On a large chopping block.

The first method is the most straightforward. Use the same chopping block that you previously used to split large pieces of wood. However, for finer chopping work, you will need to kneel down. This is important because the handle of a trekking axe is shorter than that of a splitting axe. If you miss, the axe head will land on the chopping block or the ground instead of hitting your leg or foot.

Place the wood you want to split at the back of the chopping block. This way, the axe will hit the block if you miss the log. Kneel in front of the chopping block and grip the axe firmly at the end of the handle. Gently place the cutting edge of the axe on the chopping block; this helps you gauge the correct distance and prevents you from overshooting the block, which could break the handle. Never use your hand to hold the wood while splitting! Many fingers have been lost this way.

How to: make kindling

## Metal base

The base of the Professional Precision Adjust is made of metal. A big upgrade from its predecessor, the Precision Adjust, which has a plastic base. By using metal, there is less flexibility in the system and you get more accurate sharpening results. The base is also reinforced, making the sharpening system stand steadier on a table. For those who plan to use the system often: the base of the Professional Precision Adjust features screw holes. With these, you mount the sharpening system permanently on a workbench.

## Clamp and tilting system

The clamp is made from steel too. The clamp is magnetically attached to the base. This also makes it possible to remove the clamp, knife and all, from the base. As such, you can easily take a close look at the edge of your knife during sharpening. In addition, the clamp can turn 360 degrees. You therefore don't need to remove the knife from the clamp in order to sharpen the other side of the blade. Is the knife too long to turn without hitting the table? This can happen with some kitchen knives. Work Sharp has the solution for this problem! The entire sharpening system is pivotable. Pull up the handle at the back of the system, and tilt the system backwards. Now you have more space underneath the blade you're sharpening, making it easier to rotate the clamp 360 degrees.

The clamp has a rubber interior to prevent scratches on your blade, and accommodates knives up to 6 mm thick. More than enough for even the thicker survival knives. And speaking of those thick survival knives: when designing the Professional Precision Adjust, Work Sharp carefully listened to feedback from the community! The system includes a 'clamp stabilising platform'. This is a little extra supporting piece that you can slide under the clamp. So the clamp will rest on top of the stabilising platform. This provides just that little bit of extra stability when sharpening a thick and heavy survival knife, for example.

New: Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust sharpening system

## Cutting with a santoku
The straight edge, and its benefits, influence how you cut with a santoku knife. It's worth noting that you will rarely only use the tip. Optimal use of the straight edge is the key.

### Correct positioning of your hands and fingers
The pinch grip is popular among professional chefs and amateur chefs. This is a technique where you clamp the beginning of the blade between your thumb and index finger. You fold the other three fingers loosely around the handle. Because you grip the blade close to the handle, you have lots of control over what you're cutting. This means you not only work more precisely, but you also prevent outliers and reduce the risk of hitting yourself.

Does this mean that grasping the handle with your whole hand is wrong? Absolutely not! This puts more power behind your cutting movement. This is beneficial when you're cutting large vegetables such as cabbage. But that much power is almost never needed for a santoku. Let the sharp, thin edge do its work and trust the cutting technique you're using.

How to: Cutting with a santoku kitchen knife

## The stone holder


To change the stone on Edge Pro Apex, you release the stone by turning the dial on the sharpening arm and then slide it out. Many users have already come up with a trick for this; by placing a spring between the holder and the dial, you don't have to unscrew it anymore. 

 

With the Edge Pro, the designers also picked this up. Therefore the Edge Pro Professional features a spring in the stone holder. When you want to change the sharpening stone, you simply slide open the stone holder. Did you put the next stone in the holder? Then you can secure it even better by tightening the screw. It also features a conducting plate. This helps to prevent the stone holder from hitting the edge of the knife.

Edge Pro Apex vs. Professional, which one is better?

## How to hit?


It sounds simple: take your tungsten carbide glass breaker and break the window. However, where you hit and which window you choose can make a difference.


### Always choose a side window


The windshield of your car is enhanced with a special layer that prevents the window from shattering. It will break, but the layer makes sure you won’t be able to climb out. Side windows are not enhanced with this coating and will therefore be easy to remove.


### Choose a corner


Make sure you smash the corner of the window. Whether you hit from the inside to save yourself, or from the outside to save another: by hitting the corner of the window it will break fastest. Preferably protect your hand a little: safety glass is still pretty sharp.


Let’s hope you will never need the abovementioned tips. However, if you do find yourself in such a situation we hope that you will be able to benefit from them!

How do you use a glass breaker?

### Determining the notch cut


As soon as you have determined the direction of the fall and the safe zones, you mark the notch cut in the bark of the tree. You mark the notch cut about 30 cm from the ground (a little higher if you use a felling axe) and up to 1/3 in the tree. The bottom of the notch cut is as straight as possible. The cut-out itself has a 45-degree angle. This is also how you chop into the tree with the axe. You won't get very far mainly hitting the fibres of the tree. After chopping at an angle a couple of times you remove the material by hitting the tree horizontally a couple of times. Repeat this process until you have cut out the notch cut. Make sure the bottom of the notch cut is as straight as possible to make sure the tree will fall where you want it to. Once again check the angle of the notch cut. Will the tree still fall in the right direction? This is the only time to adjust the angle.

How to: felling a tree

## How long does it take approximately for a battery to fully charge?


A battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh can deliver a current of 2000 mAh for 1 hour. This battery should be loaded in 2hrs, if you use a charging current of 1000mAh. The charging current will decrease if the battery is loaded approximately 80%. As a result, the charging process takes longer. You should also consider energy losses during charging (think for example heat development) in practice, the charging process takes about 50% longer then it would according to the math. A rule of thumb for the formula is: charging time in hours = (capacity in mAh/mA charging current) x 1, 5.


This is a fine indication for the charging time. Using a higher charging current may result in heat formation, which is more encumbering for the battery. This could, theoretically, reduce the life span of the cell. Our Eden 18650 batteries are of such high quality that they can be loaded without risk, using the 2000 mAh charging current in the XTAR SP2. If uou don't want to take any chances, use a charging current of 500 or 1000 mA.


If a battery is fully charged, the charger stops automatically. The charger keeps a close eye on the battery. It makes sure that the battery remains fully charged. So even after a long time, the battery always remains fully charged. Lithium-ion batteries, such as the 18650 batteries, can remain in the charger for a long time without any problems. They can also be partially charged. NiMH batteries (practical, well-known batteries, such as the AA, AAA, C and D) are hardly sensitive to the famous ' memory effect '. However, it is still advisable to use these batteries every now and then until they are empty.


## What is the USB output for?


The USB output of some Chargers can be used to charge, for example, a phone. Quite handy. It is well to bear in mind that the output current of 500 mA can be insufficient in many cases, like when you want to charge a tablet.


## What does the discharge function do?


As the name implies, a battery charger with discharge function discharges the battery. This is like hitting the 'reset button' on the battery. This reduces the amount of memory effect which some batteries have to deal with. With Lithium-ion batteries this memory effect does not exist. However, discharging of these batteries will cause the electronics which are in the batteries, to accurately know the charging condition. These electronics regulate the charging and discharging, so it is good if this is calibrated regularly. Batteries that seem to have ' passed away ' can sometimes be revived using the discharge function. But even if it helps, it is wise not to wait too long with replacing these batteries.


## Note with the XTAR chargers:


XTAR-chargers are suitable for more batteries than mentioned in the table above (These are stated in the description of the charger), but the 18650 battery is the only battery which we provide for our flashlights, that can be charged in these chargers.


## Which battery charger should I choose?


As with all products, we completely support our product range. All battery chargers are of high quality and do what they are supposed to do. The following steps will determine which charger is ideal for you:


* What batteries do I need to charge?
* How many batteries need to be charged in one charging cycle?
* Which charging currents must be available?
* Which extras are important (display, USB output, 12V adapter)?
* Price

Battery Charger Comparison

One should feel quite comfortable using a knife crafted by a man with this level of expertise and experience, and it’s abundantly evident in the LT Wright collaboration Bushcraft blade. It’s worth noting that Wines’ himself does have a Bushcraft model, which is somewhat similar to the newer model I have here, with some notable differences. The scales are rounded at the top, instead of the squared off version in LT Wrights, and the handle choices are Rosewood or Antler. As well as this, the cutting edge begins slightly further up the blade from the handle. However, the specs are almost identical besides these minor differences. I have not used one of his blades however, so I would not hazard to guess how they perform differently. How Wines ultimately ended up teaming with LT Wright seems to be for the purpose of bringing his knife models to the United States markets and allowing for this beautiful knife to be produced and distributed more widely for us all to enjoy.


## The Blade


This knife is hand crafted to an 11 degree zero grind scandi edge, followed by a hard buff, in order to help with durability and to protect against rolling edges. There is a micro bevel which will aid in protecting the blade from chipping. This micro bevel is pretty much standard practice on modern bushcraft tools today, and it was something I really wanted to test when I headed to the arctic to really give this knife a run for its money, but we will get to that. At 59 HRC this O1 steel is hitting pretty much the optimal hardness, while still being easy to maintain. I have found O1 steel is one of my favourite steels when it comes to general purpose knives. Despite its propensity to rust if not taken care of due to the high carbon content, O1 is just so nice for traditional bushcraft blades. It will quickly take on a beautiful patina that will make your blade look like it gets some proper action. When I made the progression from my first Morakniv Companion knife to a handmade blade, it was made from O1 steel, and it’s all I had to work with for years. Perhaps this is why I love it, and I know how to work it and maintain its edge easily. They say a knife is not truly yours until you’ve had to sharpen it, and the Gary Wines will sharpen up beautifully for you with minimal effort.

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