Videos tagged with Wood Splitting

This video provides an expert review of the top 10 hatchets for survival and bushcraft, featuring insights from brand representatives. It details specifications, materials, and use cases for various models, emphasizing their utility over knives for tasks like wood splitting and shelter building. The review highlights specific features such as ferro rod integration and handle materials, offering a comprehensive overview for outdoor enthusiasts.

This video demonstrates an unconventional method of splitting wood logs using a 12 Gauge shotgun and 1oz lead slugs. Edwin Sarkissian, a high-reach firearms entertainment influencer, showcases the process, emphasizing safe firearm handling and the use of protective gear. The experiment involves progressively thicker logs, requiring multiple shots for larger pieces, and concludes with an analysis of the embedded slugs.

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 wilderness survival techniques and gear, focusing on the Marlin Papoose Model 70 PSS as a survival rifle for food procurement. It covers various signaling methods including mirrors, whistles, flares, and GPS devices. The presenter also demonstrates knife skills for wood processing and shelter building, emphasizing practical application in a remote environment. The content is presented by Nutnfancy, who demonstrates significant expertise in outdoor survival and firearms.

This review of the Boker Vox Rold fixed blade knife highlights its robust D2 steel blade with a full flat grind, making it suitable for various outdoor tasks like wood splitting and carving. The knife features a comfortable G10 handle and a Kydex sheath. Despite initial reservations about D2 steel, the reviewer found it performed exceptionally well, retaining its edge impressively after rigorous testing.

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.

This guide details the technique for batoning wood using the Cold Steel 12" Bowie Machete, as demonstrated by Nutnfancy. It emphasizes the importance of a properly sharpened edge and safe execution. The machete's affordability and utility for accessing dry wood are highlighted, making it a valuable tool for outdoor and survival scenarios.