I hope you're fine. For so many years I've thought I understood & knew a lot about knives in general, until I discovered the scandi grind edge, from the Sami People, the reindeer herders living in Finnmark, up North of Finland & Russia. Of course now I'm a big fan of Morakniv & when one can see how a Sami can butcher a reindeer, we see this grind edge isn't only good for wood carving ! A lot of my regular knives became a pile of nothing & it was hard to accept that I was an ignorant for so many years. You give a Sami; a shovel, a bow saw, a medium hatchet, a 1/2" auger bit, a 1" auger bit, a puukko & a leuku & he can build a peat house with wood frame, a tepee, a sleigh or a boat ! It's like saying:"On Planet Earth, one only needs these 7 tools.". :)

That ending was great! Didn't expect it! 😂😂

Thanks for sharing 😊

I feel like crying … my Strongbow’s getting warm, classic Welsh humour. Spent time out there many years ago, when the tide rolls in and everybody’s gone it’s great. When you go back to shore, leave everything as you found it. 👍🙂😂

Guys you should have used that small mackerel as live bait on the float for bass

You will have do ,send me a link or couple of canoe companies that let you hire ,and prehaps a guide scott ,when I get myself sorted

Just found your channel, mate you are great on camera.

Scott, you have been sorely missed! Don't give up man, you have the best presentation style on YT. 👍

Great to see new content on your channel! 😀. Thank you so much!😃

Where u been boyo! Did you say cool beans!!! 😮 lol 😂 beautiful paddle bro I must do it one day x good vid 😊

Good to have you back on.👍🏻

Its good to see you guys again!

Great Video. Where do ya drink ? I;ll buy ya a Pint or two ;)

Great small table. Where did you find it? Are they still made? TJM makes awesome things. Thanks for giving us a delicious demonstration. Skillet

Can I please know the brand of the first ax I own one and I would love to do research thanks

This video is bad news for me. I just ordered the outdoor axe mainly for carving 😢

I've had the outdoor axe, but I sold it, the handle was really uncomfortable, because it is really thin, I had to hold it very firmly and thus I got cramps in my hand soon. So now I am considering the wildlife hatchet. For everyone who is on the fence between these two axes, if you have larger than medium hands, don't choose the outdoor axe.

Outdoor axe is too expensive for what it gives. For the same price you could get hunter axe or small fores axe. 170euros its to much a fair price should be 120euros

really enjoyable video and educational, would love to see one on carving tools, something personally I'm struggling to acquire is a good set that will last the test of time! Thanks for the Videos Scott, really appreciated.

Hi Scott, I recently became active with scouting Ireland Again, having been away for the backwoods for many years. I was hoping I could pick your brain in helping me choose some kit. I've been binging on your videos this past week and really enjoy them, You have a fantastic passion for the outdoors and backwoods. my delima is with kitting my self out with the correct gear as there is so much on offer and i see you use many variants of the same items i assum for different tasks depending on your trip. As part of scouting there is a course in backwoods which take about 3 and a half years to complete, which has many different skills associated it from carving to different types of camping in different conditions to cooking without utensils or pots, pans and grills etc. Most of this will kick off next January but i want to acquire some gear between now and then and also do some carving. I would be extremely grateful if you could give me some advise on getting kitted out, I have noted your kits but it would seem you have a house full of gear which i cannot afford but if it anything like my fishing im sure I will accumulate a lot in time. my 2 kids are also involve in the scouts so i dont mind buying good gear that they will inevitably claim for their own someday. but i just need kelp to buy the right stuff first time round as to not be wasting money to use one and find its not fit for purpose, sincerly Aidan.. PM or email me if possible.

Fabulous review I agree Wildlife Hatchet wins

Ur skilled. Ur not painful to watch.

Great product but expensive

Thanks for the vid! I’ve got an outdoor axe made by “TV” as well, and really like it.

You need a bigger bag.

Those are supposed to be opened by pulling the loop above the clip, not by pinching the locking parts at the bottom of the clip.

Grandsfors Bruks have good axes but this company is a proud member of the agenda 2030. This is why i never will buy an axe from them.

Pleasure and a privelege to watch this - and great to meet you at the bushcraft show. Love your productions keepupthe good work

What kind of metal is it?

The outdoor axe is a multi use combo axe / knife for finer work and splitting, best used in combination with a silky saw. The hatchet is better for mainly chopping timber work as it is heavier and a saw isnt necessarily needed. Swings and roundabouts depending on how you like to load out.

Change that clip HT

Just found your channel! Great content! LOVE your axe collection!! SUBBED!! Greetings from 🇺🇸! 🪓🌲🪓🌲

Baton the wood with the hatchet is so wise. It is way better than taking several wacks to get nothing where with the baton your into the round right away. Very smart Mr. Welsh Woodsman.

I picked up a nice new skill from your video of using a baton with the outdoor axe, thats a wonderful application!

Those are both nice. I really like your detailed explanations of the two axes. I like the skinny handle one for in camp around the kitchen and butchering deer, pototoes, parsnips, and chopping in camp and I even use mine at home. I carrey the skinny handle one in my pickup truck, as well. I use my Wildlife handle for in the campfire wood chopping and cutting and processing woods for burning and I carry that one on my hip to when in the woods and when hunting in my pack or sometimes on my hip. I agree with you the Wildlife fits way better in the hand for processing wood, where the Outdoor is more of a detailed tool and I like it for PERSONAL DEFENSE as well. Both have thier place in my arsenal. I really enjoyed your video and watch it alot. I am hooked on listenting to your Wesch accent.❤

That was excellent!

I'm glad to hear the HD Companion in carbon rated so highly, as its the only one that I have. Think I'll give it a touch up.

Enjoyed your video. I also own several Gransfor Bruks hatchets and axes. They’re quality built with great steel. You should try Tuatahi axes. They’re also wonderful quality. I recommend the trapper and work axe. I’d give the Tuatahi the edge in chopping ability.

It’s decades I collect and use knives excessively but 98.3 percent of occasions I unintentionally take my carbon companion to get the job done. And I use to put all my moras around me and check them all once or twice a week.

You are a Man with a passion! Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

I have the small forest axe, and am considering one of these to add. Starting to think the hatchet is the better choice since I already have the Small Forest.

I am of Welch descent. I have the Gran Fors Bruk Small Forest Axe. The Small Forest Axe will do everything a hatchet will . You are right a chainsaw will cut wood faster than any axe. My personal preference is Stihl and my favorite toting one is my 021 Stihl. It is not quite as light as my MS 170 but it has an 18” bar and .325 chain and not that 3/8 LP butter chain. My Small Forest axe makes a good wedge banger for felling wedges, but I also usually carry my 40 year old True Temper Boys axe for those time that I need a big banger to help move a leaning tree in the right direction.

Be interested to see how long a swedish fire torch would last if was Ash or Oak being used.

thats a bloated haversack but you got a good deal with that screw the hidden woods mans prices have you waxed it yet if it hasn't been waxed coated yet great video sir

Looks great mate .God bless you and your family and happy camping 🏕 🙏 😀 😊. Lee

I've just subscribed scott 👍 i already follow Farty pants Rob 🤭 you did a good job on the pan / handle & the spoony 🤙👍

Evening Scott, do you still use the LK70? It’s a great pack and so we’ll made.

Ive used this method on my SS evil eyes slotted stove and my Ti boundless voyage dragonhorse hinged stove, on evil eyes i got a good 45 minutes of useful cook time and maybe 10 minutes of keeping the kettle warm. Thanks for the video, I'm itching to get my bushbox lf i ordered.

Brilliant cooking and video👍👍

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