Bushcraft: Carving a Wooden Spoon and a Hooked Knife Handle at the Log Cabin

[@cosmos411]

From one Canuck to another, awesome channel and amazing workmanship Shawn! Thanks for all the time you spend on camera work and editing. When you take on a task you really don't mess around! Now if only you could harness the energy off Cali's wagging tail you'd never run out of electricity. That's one happy pup and it warms the heart to see her that way.

[@dangerfraser]

I was just going to say after watching you make soup in your last video that you needed to get a spoon! Very cool video and I've been absolutely captivated watching this whole series. Keep up the great content!

[@szatanica1]

I sometimes play out your videos in a background just to hear all those super calming sounds of your work and surroundings...:)

[@Hangs4Fun]

A good insight into a persons soul is how they treat animals. I loved seeing you set down your tools and pausing your project to spend time with Cali. Sets the pace for this whole lifestyle :-)

[@Hangs4Fun]

You know its going to be good when you start off crafting a tool handle to make a specialty tool to handcraft a spoon. That would be like an artist collecting horse hairs and crafting a brush to then paint a beautiful painting!! Just amazing and great craftmanship and patience Shawn :-) Have a great day!

[@Solly-ow4od]

Hangs4Fun I couldn't agree more.

[@leehotspur9679]

When my lovely Airedale comes to me he stares to my eyes I am sure he can read my mind ,our animals are so precious

[@jesrn97]

I noticed you made the spoon the same trip you did the shelves and desk. You know...in your spare time. You put most of the world to shame. You seem to utilize every minute of the day. Love your videos. Jonnie from St. Louis Mo.

[@MySelfReliance]

:). It's amazing how much time frees up when there's no tv. 😀

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

My Self Reliance: Yes, absolutely right...but...hmm...some people should watch your videos! ;-) ;-)

[@AleQuag]

A dog makes your life happier. I love Cali and how you treat her!

[@jaytaggert9883]

Wow, you looked deep down inside that split log and saw that spoon. I'm impressed. You sir, are the Michelangelo of wooden spoons...!

[@TUSSCANNY]

What a talent. I love that spoon. My mom had a large wooden bowl that she had for years. Oh how I wish I had it. My sister in law took it from the house when mom died. I alway wanted it. When I was around six my grandfather gave me a jackknife. He told me never to play with it but to keep it safe in a box. Till this day it's put away in a special box. Pearl white. I take it out every once in a while just to hold it and think of him. He was a special man. Like you, he could do everything. He had the old homestead. That was his job. He raised and fed three kids on what the farm provided. I can still see him in my minds eye sitting on the front porch whittling with that little pearl knife. Then he handed it too me as a keepsake. Now I'm real old and ready to decide which grandchild to give it to. Granny Fan

[@smug8567]

Hey look at me, I'm da water boy, I gotta wooden spoon duh...

[@captnjax911]

Shawn, your videos are amazing. I look forward to spring to see what comes next on the homestead.

[@edsummers6869]

Why the thumbs down? This guy can't do enough to keep you boys entertained? Thanks for another video, Shawn. Nice to see you're staying busy, and adding to the adventure. Looking forward to next week. Health and happiness to the entire family! Yes Cali, you too!!

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks Ed

[@kgreg1956]

I have some hand carved utensils my great grandfather made. Absolutely love them. I'm also happy to see Cali finally getting her name in the credits. She's earned it as hard as she works.

[@elderyoung416]

You have had the undivided attention of my two sons, 4 and 11 years old, for the last 17 minutes. Thank you, and your cabin is beautiful!

[@averagejoe8213]

You're an inspiration. I love your videos. Thank you!

[@johnreyes1749]

That is a piece of art Shawn. From early man to now knowledge equates survival and what you've created is your leagacy and love the fact that your dog is relaxed, I love watching your videos 😎

[@silversurfer233]

Great axe shaping skills..that stuff ain't easy, thanks Shawn.

[@robertpaolo2594]

Hi Shawn just got back to R.I. was in Fla. started to watch your posts again. Cant get enough. As usual still my favorite Woodsman. Also just had a baby boy 6pounds 12 ounces. Crazy. At 57yrs old. Its a blessing . God Bless.

[@davidcrandell1172]

That was excellent. One of the best vids I've seen. No screaming saws or power tools. Just working the way nature intended us to work. Thank you for posting.

[@briggsolis3627]

Beautiful craftsmanship. From building a log cabin to making a small wooden spoon everything you touch is pure magic. You're the King Midas of wood.

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again! So fun to see You create a tool and spoon out of your own woods! That spoon is just beautiful. I've had the old spoons from relatives from long ago and was amazed how smooth and soft they felt from so many years of use and still totally useful. Thx for showing how you made your treasure! Just love your sweet Cali.

[@MattLaClear]

I woke up today with the thought of carving spoons with my daughters this Spring and then I saw your video a few minutes later. Very cool!

[@sean4328]

I’m so happy I’ve found your channel, Shawn. Your videos are so relaxing and entertaining! Keep up the fantastic work.

[@chrispowell3664]

Shawn, Thanks for the extra video this week... Awesome job on the spoon 👏👍. Have a good week.

[@jamesbockenstette4332]

Thanks for the video. It was good content and you were generous in sharing Cali with us. She is a charmer.

[@KD6OTTEMMA]

Your method of making what you need from natural materials from the woods sets a high standard to which others would do well to aspire.

[@marioc63]

I LOVE the fact that you show more rather than speak. We are not stupid. We can see what you are doing. I learn better that way.

[@skybike89]

Because of this video I want to make wood carved replacements for all my cheap plastic cooking utensils. That spoon will outlive us all! Great stuff.

[@stateniland]

16:04 Love the rings of the tree that show up on bowl of the spoon... COOL

[@hanorabrennan8846]

I love the view as you walk into your home and Cali is a special treat. I'll be looking at my wooden spoons differently henceforth. Love the escape. Thank you.

[@tadpoles10]

The nudge from Cali, I can almost feel it. Thanks as always for sharing the fruits of your efforts at the cabin Shawn. atvb t ..

[@carolinetheta]

Me too, and it brought me to tears. We've just had to say goodbye to our dear old lab :-(

[@jserkiz06]

Please allow me to congratulate you for choosing rich natural sound background, with the serene peaceful silence as you go about your work. I appreciate how you save your speaking for your "reflections" at the conclusion. In this crazy world, what I crave most is silence from the incessant noise pollution that smothers.

[@jackpoirier5023]

Beautiful.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear john kizirian. Definitely and absolutely right, Sir!! I watch lots and lots of videos. Sometimes I stop them and give thumbs down just because of the much too loud or dismatching or even aggressive respectively annoyingly music. And, of course, if there is too much unnecessary bla bla bla! Best regards.

[@Simone-rx4ri]

Thank you for inspiring me to try and achieve things I didn’t know were possible! Watching you makes me more determined.

[@susanstoltz2555]

Your cabin looks more inviting and homey each time I see it. Great looking spoon and love how the grain worked out so beautifully in the bowl of it. Very informative video and I appreciate how you give all the helpful descriptions down below. Thank you!

[@andrew3397]

Shawn i've been watching since video one, love what you do, i think its so important to show these skills to the next generation

[@ColetteMalette1]

Love the surprise videos❣🤗 amazing craftsmanship once again! And Cali is such a Sweetheart💖

[@mikefedele4521]

Well you have done it.... You have taken a page from the prenokee files. Well done it looks great and old man prenokee is looking down and smiling. An absolute joy to watch something come to life from an ordinary object. "things" are all around us we just need so practice to re see them. Great video.... Thanks

[@Harley04]

I watched the Dick Proenneke videos once again on the long weekend and was thinking the same thing when I saw the wooden spoon title!

[@jenniferadderley8219]

That was very interesting to watch Shawn! How extraordinary clever you are 👌 the whole process was almost hypnotizing! These beautifully hand crafted items will last for years to come, well done! Hello to Cali too 😃🐕👋🌏

[@ernamay]

Wow that spoon is so lovely. So nice to see you give Cali time, time to enjoy her. I just lost a cat, animals are such special gifts from the Creator.

[@karenblack1205]

It gives me a peaceful feeling watching you work. You certainly aren't old enough to be my father, as I am a 60 year old woman, but the way you do things takes me back...thanks!

[@shaykay3075]

I always feel relaxed watching his videos, It's as though i accomplished something..lol ...I think Shawn is an amazing Man. I pray God blesses him and his family with many great years together.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thank you

[@davidoyama9753]

A lot hard work but it must be very satisfying to make a beautiful spoon like that ! The grain looked great after you oiled it . Thanks again !

[@sarahpantanella5013]

Excellent way to start off the week, thanks for the video Shawn!

[@floraespudo2970]

OH!!!WHAT A TALENT TO CRAVING YOUR OWN WOODEN SPOONS I LOVE❤WOODEN SPOONS THENY ARE GOOD TO HAVE MR.SHAUN JAMES

[@groyal6963]

What a beautiful piece of work man ship.. making the tool , too make the spoon ,You are a true Renaissance man

[@AuntieDeb71]

Something tells me a maple syrup making video is coming soon! Nice treat to have this extra little video this week.

[@credfernRSM]

Ghost in the window at @9:32- seriously though love the channel!

[@runndove1]

Give Cali a hug for us....very beautiful and well made spoon enjoyed watching both of you do this video

[@patrickdoran1459]

Nice work, Shawn. Nice dog, too; many decades ago I had a great companion in a male Black Labrador; similar nature.

[@john_vin]

Patrick Doran that would be his wife

[@eds1994fatboy]

Great looking spoon.Now lets see some matching bowls for the kitchen.Soon that snow will be gone then its green foliage again.Cant wait to see what 2018 builds will bring.....Again....thanks Shawn for a Monday morning coffee video...!!

[@ronwatson4902]

I had a Beagle who was my best friend for 14+ years.When she died I almost died too.

[@DeterminedDIYer]

That's how I feel about my Husky. He's almost 9 and I try not to think about how old he's getting.

[@chriscmoor]

"If dogs don't go to heaven, then, when I die, I want to go where they go." ~ Will Rogers

[@brigittepuel9812]

Beth Ann La même chose avec Leeloo mon Golden Retriever, je préfère ne pas y penser.

[@brigittepuel9812]

ron watson Je vous comprends parfaitement.

[@martymartin2894]

My faithful old boxer is about 14 and starting to go down hill. I will be devastated when she goes. Right now I cherish every day.

[@shack456]

Transformation,from a block of wood to a useful tool, nice.

[@BlueLineOverland]

Great video Shawn. Loving the multiple videos a week lol I could really get used to this!!!! Hope you had a happy Easter and I hope you have a great week.

[@sandyseas8355]

Oh my! Just stumbled on ur channel looking for ways to make my own wooden spoons. What a find!! My heart's desire is to live completely off the land, and make everything myself. ThanQ 4 letting me live vicariously thru u until then.

[@chauchmaynard8501]

starting to see a lot more people making decisions to become self reliant, or at least portraying that they really are. my soon to be Mrs., and I actually plan to commit the rest of our lives living self reliant. Shawn thank you from Christ within me for helping to give me the much needed and important information about the types of tools and mechanical inclinations to be successful. I need to find a great deal on even 5 acres or so.

[@rickmoro705]

Now that blew me away! Making a tool! to make a tool! Loved Cali at 10:49 As to say wait! let me show you how it's done! Dad, she is a awsome pup for sure.

[@mariselnegron9817]

This is definitely my favorite just because I enjoy cooking I wish I had a spoon made by you that would mean so much to me I know your wife is very proud of you. God bless

[@CHERIEBLAIRWITCH]

Wow! That's one awesome spoon! You are extremely talented! Love watching your videos!😊

[@webbtrekker534]

I made a number of wood spoons about 40 years ago. Wish I had known about the hooked knife then. Carved them all with my Jack Knife. Would have made life so much easier. :-) Thanks!

[@vincesmith5681]

you have an absolutly gorgeous dog there , and you treat her with the respect she deserves ,nice to see

[@carolinetheta]

Excellent video, as always. Thank you!

[@funnynickline]

That is oh my,,, impressive finish☺ and Cali so active in here☺

[@richardbrooks3569]

That dog is a real sweetheart.

[@DM-pc4vs]

Good morning Sean. Snowing here in Southern NY state. Thanks for today's video.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hot brew and carving spoons ...total bliss ~Peace~

[@Jeff-ic8hn]

Would be great if you did a video about maple syrup making. My father-in law made syrup for several years in northern Wisconsin before his passing. Real maple syrup made over an open fire is amazing. Love your cabin and your approach to life. Thank you!

[@MySelfReliance]

Jeff Lowery Here is tomorrow's video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXnVpoiDrpuEerc

[@Jeff-ic8hn]

That was awesome, thanks Shawn.

[@joannlarson6011]

Love the way you answer your sub's. not all youtubers do and so its not worth asking a question. God bless

[@bend3838]

That spoon is an art piece with the growth rings perfectly centered!

[@juanitaskelton5893]

Mr. James, your wooden spoon....stunning...love the grain in the wood! BTW: I was able to get the rug canvas and I will be starting a rug!!! It may please you when I finish it. I hope to get started very soon. Just have to get food colors selected! Can't wait for whatever you apply yourself to next. Please don't burn out or get sick. You and you family should get a night in front of the fire and sip wine and tell us what it is like to have the most amazing year talented father and mother?!?!?... Yes?

[@juanitaskelton5893]

Mr. James, I didn't edit. I meant "good" colors instead of "food" colors! Sorry

[@christaunnasch932]

I wondered what was boiling there. OMG That spoon is awesome!Thanks for the demo!

[@mkllove]

Hey Shawn, seeing how much trouble you were having on the hook knife... do you have any wine or beer bottles that are tapered at the neck ? If so, wrap your finest sandpaper/leather strop around that for a circular, close fitting sharpener. Was thinking of Dick Proenneke the whole time you were carving that spoon ! He'd be proud of what you're doing.

[@MySelfReliance]

Thanks. Good idea. Or around a dowel. I need some finer paper.

[@mschelleh67]

I am truly impressed with all of your vids!! I had to do some off-grid living in my late 30's & though, never built anything from "scratch", other than digging out the rocks from my campsite, to have a place to park my car & walk on smooth dirt, barefoot; it was the best years of my life, looking back! The ex & I had "running water" from carrying it in & dumping it into a barrel...to lights, run off batteries, & kept it clean to the point that when the police ran us outta the property (yes, we did acquire permission from the land-owner), they said they were impressed by what we had accomplished & done. Unfortunately, they still didn't want us there, so ran us off. Oh but for the memories, though! I really enjoy your experience & what you share with everyone.

[@terinartm]

you are so good at all you do! the spoon is perfect, you could have lived and made it in the 1800's

[@maxnme2001]

Is there nothing you can't do! You just amaze me. I've been hooked on your video's since I watched the first one. You sure are living "The Life!"

[@kylegeezee473]

C’mon! I felt good about my wooden spoon carving skills and you go and make your own hook knife. Ultimate. Nicely done

[@paulasprague6457]

Awesome. Peaceful. Productive. Your channel is a joy to watch.

[@AdventureVanMan]

I recently got into spoon carving. It is very relaxing and satisfying👍✌

[@inekemateman273]

I made some 30 spoons, I never get satisfied, there's always a better one!

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

Love the home made wooden spoon. Nothing better then having one good wooden spoon and one that is deep enough to hold something in it, as not to do a balancing act when using it, or you loose it.

[@survivedsavedjohn1468]

Hey big guy I don't exactly understand how you come to such understanding of how things are to be done it's quite an amazement what keeps me coming back watching your videos is that how you seem to happen upon the knowledge to do these things thanks

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Cali cracks me up. My dog is always trying to get my attention at inconvenient times as well

[@botlvl]

Life in the wild excites, ofc if you know what you are doing. And you do. Greetings from Europe!

[@Antoninorosetta]

I envy Shawn!!! He's a artist and a purist!!!!

[@suzisaintjames]

Mineral oil is what's left over after they make gasoline. I'm not sure I'd want that in my food. I use olive oil on my knife handles and wooden spoons. With love ❤ from sunny Arizona.

[@andreborsch2266]

Great idea to wrap the handle of the spoon-knife with some paracord. Thanks for the video!

[@lindascraftcorner5898]

Always amazed at the talented skills you have. Spoon looks awesome. I noticed the buckets from your tapped maple trees. Looking forward to seeing how you make the syrup or maple sugar. Thanks again for sharing your amazing talents with us on your videos.

[@waltereldridge9447]

Nice hand craved spoon there Shawn. Cali is such a sweetheart and a sucky, wanting attention from dad.👍

[@rbmac10]

I finally purchased a hook knife at the beginning of march to learn how to carve spoons and kuksa. I have a yellow birch that was knocked down from a maple that was blew down onto it so I cut that up and been carving spoons out of it I love it really relaxing. Going to be nice at Christmas time for the price of the hook knife I'll be able to make hundreds of priceless gifts.

[@dianeelaine]

That’s a lot of work for one spoon! Looks good!

[@ChadMorgan709]

I use a piece of wooden dowel with fine grit sandpaper to sharpen my hook knife. It works like a charm. You might already know this trick but I figured I'd pass it along anyways. Thanks for another great video. Cheers till the next one.

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

I like Cali being featured at the greeting of your videos now! She is such a beautiful, good girl & great companion she deserves the acknowledgment. Nice job on the flapjack spoon!!! When you made the spoon your talent (and ease of making it) made me feel like l could carve one also, l doubt l could! Thank you for showing us. LOL Judie

[@jimargeropoulos8309]

I'd recommend a drying oil like flax seed. A few very light coats with letting it sit in direct sun will give you a great polymerized finish.

[@user-vz9tp3eb5w]

Good man! right there you can tell the way he was with his dog:) respect to you my man!

[@ladygigant]

This is so relaxing to watch. Watching your movies give me peace. Thanks for sharing. Greetz from the Netherlands.

[@ahorseman4ever1]

My border collie female does the same thing with her feet to get my attention. Looks like your snow is holding on a little longer than ours. Just left us a couple weeks ago. I'm sure enjoying your videos. Have a great day.

[@87_North]

shawn - a word of advice with the sand paper. to get the most out of your sandpaper, fold a full sheet in half, short-ways, split in half on the fold, and then fold each piece into thirds. this is what we do as finishing carpenters.

[@ArmchairOutdoorsman]

I've been contemplating trying my hand at carving a few camp spoons, now you and Doug have convinced me to head by Canadian Outdoor Equipment to pick up a few Helle carving knives....thanks for the relaxing vid as always sir.

[@bartoszpucilowski4051]

Thank you, watching this episode was very relaxing

[@barbedstar6480]

Makes you wonder how many people are on Amazon looking for a spoon carving set of tools???! They might not be able to buy land and build a cabin, but they darned sure can carve a spoon! Accomplishments come in all sizes.... Sweet video, the spoon, the Cali, the cabin.

[@janetwithers7427]

Really beautiful spoon. Great work, Shawn. Cali is just precious. 😺💞

[@tinydancer7426]

Cali is a beauty.

[@bobstienke178]

Wow Shawn! Using your talents to build different things. Great video!

[@arcaniprea735]

Now that was pretty cool! They turned out very well and look great. Cali is a wonderful dog and love watching her too. Keep up the great videos!