Videos tagged with Wood Splitting

This video demonstrates a manual technique for resawing hardwood using a hand saw. The process involves securing the wood in a vise, carefully sawing it to split its thickness, and then separating the two resulting thinner pieces. The craftsman, Clifton Hicks, showcases precision and focus throughout the task.

This video reviews the top 10 best hatchets for survival and bushcraft, highlighting their versatility for tasks like wood splitting, clearing brush, and making kindling. It features expert insights from brand representatives, detailing the construction, materials, and specific applications of various models from brands like Hults Bruk, Fiskars, TOPS Knives, Schrade, Gerber, and CRKT. Key features discussed include carbon steel blades, durable handles (hickory, Micarta, composite), and specialized designs for different uses, from compact kindling tools to heavy-duty camp axes.

This video demonstrates the unconventional use of a 12 Gauge shotgun with 1oz slugs for splitting wood. While effective, it requires multiple shots for larger logs, with slugs embedding 1-1.5 inches deep. The experiment highlights the power of slugs and offers a unique perspective on firearm applications.

This video reviews the Fiskars X7 Hatchet, highlighting its lightweight design (14" long) and versatility for tasks like splitting wood and clearing branches. The reviewer praises its value, noting the lifetime warranty and affordable price point. A link to purchase the hatchet is provided.

This video details a sub-zero winter camping adventure, highlighting the performance of the ESEE Junglas knife for wood processing and fire starting in extreme cold. It also covers essential cold-weather gear like MSR snowshoes and LL Bean gaiters, rated 'A+', and demonstrates camp cooking techniques using an MSR Pocket Rocket stove. The expedition faced temperatures as low as -3.1°F, emphasizing the critical role of reliable gear and survival skills.

This video reviews the Crowell/Barker Competition Knife by Browning, a large collectible knife designed for chopping and wood splitting. It highlights the collaboration with American Bladesmith Society (ABS) World Cutting Championship winners James Crowell and Reggie Barker. The review covers its heft, balance, blade length, and thickness, comparing it to other large knives. The pros include its functionality as a chopper and wood splitter, and its attractive design with a satin-finished 1085C blade and black micarta handle. Downsides mentioned are the carbon steel blade's susceptibility to rust, non-removable micarta handles, a potentially short handle for large hands, and squared grip corners. The reviewer rates it 7 out of 10, finding it a slick, impressive, affordable, cool, and functional collectible.

The Cold Steel 12" Bowie Machete offers exceptional value at $20, despite requiring an initial edge reprofile. Its thin, yet robust, blade excels at wood splitting and offers a 12-inch defensive reach. The speaker highlights its lightweight portability and affordability as key strengths for survival and defensive applications.

The Ontario RTAK II is a heavy-duty survival knife praised for its exceptional field performance, particularly in wood splitting and shelter building. Despite its weight (over 30 oz), its full flat grind and long blade make it highly effective for batoning large logs. Priced under $100 in 2008, it's recommended for those prioritizing utility over extreme portability.

The Cold Steel Recon Scout, particularly older Carbon V versions, is a highly durable and capable wilderness tool. Its 1095 Carbon V steel offers excellent toughness and ease of sharpening, making it a great value compared to more expensive knives. The Bowie-style blade with an unsharpened clip is ideal for batoning and wood processing, while its substantial thickness makes it an effective wood splitter.