Fire, Roselli carpenters knife, Silky outback saw blade

here i light a fire with matches which are damp with crumbling heads, try out my new silky outback saw blade in my old bogboy handle and use my new Roselli carpenters knife.

[@jarjarthestar]

Got one for hunting whitetail. Excellent knife

[@brianlash154]

Right tool for the job, good on ya

[@henrymoreland8719]

I am not by any measure a woodsman, but as an long time fire bug I often notice and question the lack of urgency many folk show when they have a good flame while starting a fire. Glad to hear you allude to this. Thanks for the video Rob.

[@davidcummings5798]

Rob your videos are great .they are educational,funny ,all the things a good video has .where might you be living n also on a couple of your latest videos you were talking bt cancer .not to long ago I was worried I might had it but after alot of test it was determined that I do not have it thank the heavens .I just wanted to say thank you n also to say sorry for your loss of your dear friend n teacher .Mors .I wish I had the honors to meet him .have a blessed day .great camping

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers David

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Cool! Will check it out later tonights👏

[@piotrszwarclos866]

not bad knife Bob, not bad

[@chillindave1357]

Oh my! It's got to be 35 yrs since I owned a carpenter's knife... definitely designed for lighter work. Trimming Cedar shingles, or the back of some mounding to get a great fit! Thx Rob.. cheers!

[@spartanmedic2601]

Interesting and informative. Enjoyoed. Well dun pal.

[@petersymons7817]

Thank you

[@Bronco4x4]

Rob, just make sure you don’t grab for a door handle when you dry your matches…..lol. Great trick I’ll have to remember.

[@user-qe7qd4lq7q]

Greetings! 8:16, I see a tree lying in the background. Judging by the knots, this is spruce. I think it makes sense to look among the knots for those that have a lot of resin, that is, the famous fatwood. You know what to do with a fat tree. :)

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Thanks Rob for your honest review and sharing the wisdom of your mistakes. Always educating!

[@figtreeprophecy]

I know of another trick to dry your damp match. Use your bic lighter, 😆 As a back up for firestarting, I throw a charcoal briquette in my pack. The kind of briquette that is pre- infused with an accelerant. If you break it up, you can get more than one fire from it. And it will light with a ferro rod. I wrap it in a small piece of plastic wrap. Thx for another crackin video!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

new one on me with the briquette.

[@airpaprika]

Well, that one solved the dilemma for me. I was eyeing regular carbon steel Roselli Carpenter's knife. Good and useful review. Thank you.

[@robertgarber3820]

Match trick is fantastic. I love learning from your videos.

[@Trevelyon006]

I always enjoy your bloopers, they are a highlight of any video. That's one beautiful knife, I was considering one if the Mora wood carving knives, but I didn't know which one would be best. Great video as usual Rob 😎

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

the mora carvers are all good and cheap, buy all three!

[@robertkirk4387]

I have gone back and forth deciding which one to get, this or the UHC but with a Rockwell of 6o or above I think this is more than enough especially when it comes to sharpening the thing.

[@davidcummings5798]

I also would love to see some of the knives you make that would be great

[@joshuahmoran]

Just run it on a strop with fine polishing compound, it will create a microscopic convex edge. I do it to all my bush knives

[@lewisward4359]

I guess I immediately ground the 2nd bevel. I like the Roselli Carpenter for shaving wood. Also used to rough woodcarvings

[@lewisward4359]

If you get a chance get the bear claw in UHC steel. Wicked edge for carving wood. The spine is rounded like the Carpenter

[@daeholm]

I have a few puukkos with the Lauri blade high scandi grind. The trick is to experiment with the microbevel to tune it to the desired task. I have a convexed one that's a very good feathersticker and woods knife and one that's more a pure woodworking tool like the Roselli with just a tiny microbevel. A zero grind will roll with even medium use even though the 80Ccr2 steel is quite good. The blades are only $10 each and they're pretty easy to handle. Lots of fun.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

nothing wrong with them blades ive handled a few in the past

[@farquharwilson2523]

Another great video with some sound and honest opinions. Cheers👋

[@owenmorse3136]

The knife is exactly what it is a carpenters knife, for someone working on log cabins and wooden frames or possibly working in a wood shop.

[@rhettoracle9679]

Great to see some alternative knives! Cheers

[@ronanholland9660]

Great video as always, be interested to see your camping setup when you go! 👍

[@Gman-26]

Thanks for the Roselli review. I was considering this knife as a carving tool to replace a Beavercraft.

[@getsmart3701]

Great trick with the matches mate. Another excellent video, keep'em coming.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Been a while mate!!

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

just lay the wood flat and split it in one end,not a problem with that size of axe. It is on the small side, but it is doable, no problem.

[@xxfaction6xx]

Another gem

[@RobertsBulgaria]

I didn't realise that Swan Vestas were still in production. It was always Swan Vesta and England's Glory when I was a nipper. I now buy something called EU Matches and they're fairly crap and the striker pad wears out before the box is half full. Best matches I get now when I can find them are made in Pakistan. That was a good trick using your hair static electricity to remove the moisture - I wonder if Grecian 2000 or hair gel helps. 🤷‍♂️ I guess those folicky challenged could try it on their short & curlies. Safety tip, don't try this with a strike anywhere match otherwise your hair will go up in flames. 😜 I wish someone would show how to sharpen a Silky blade - Survival Russia always promises to do it, but I guess it isn't that interesting. 😉

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I won't be sharpening one , boring and fiddly, I have better things to do with my time....like rub matches on my head! 🤣🤣

[@blaserlongrange7616]

The black coating on the blade is for rust protection, but you are right, the standard version is as good as the outback blade and much cheaper

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I wanted to try it out and I needed a new blade anyway, cheaper than buying a complete saw, I'd probably misplace the outback with it being "stealth" colours.

[@jongjoorhee931]

The match and hair trick is cool. Thnks, Rob. What I heard is that Silky's are made with SK5. Different heat treat? Maybe. If they say it is SK85, it is the same thing.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Silky blades are SK4. A high end Japanese 1095. SK5 is a Japanese 1085, the stell that Coghlans uses (or used to use) on their Sierra Saw blades. The little Cohglans cuts side by side with any Silky of the same size (I love my Sliky Saws, so not an attack) and I haven't had one fail in almost twenty years.

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

Small splitting axe is a beautiful tool and would definitely deal with those rounds.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I now have one.

[@andrewscrivens2456]

Hi Rob,m glad you kind of like the Carpenters knife. It isn't the UHC version just to confirm. Can you tell me what the waistcoat is you're wearing in the video? Best, Andy

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Hi Andy and thanks for the knives! I think my mate bought a watch from you too! It's bison bushcraft ykon vest. If you buy one make sure to mention that you saw me wearing it and the shirt in my videos!! It'll help.

[@andrewscrivens9586]

@@RobEvansWoodsman ah, that'll explain why the both went to the same town!

[@andrewscrivens9586]

@@RobEvansWoodsman great thank you, I'll have a Google...it's a great looking waistcoat!

[@gordaro2828]

Not being a goof, but...in the style of Mors...carve a wedge and split with that. Cheers from B.C. (Canada)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes I know, done it enough times. Wait until my new tribute knife video lands in two weeks.

[@gordaro2828]

@@RobEvansWoodsman i'm confident you have. Like I said...not being a goof

[@gordaro2828]

Rob, I like ya. As a west coast Canandian...that statement holds sand. I'm not yet in the 'circle' but enamoured with the blades produced. Cheers from B.C. (Canada)

[@kentgreenough75]

Hi Rob, I have a carbon Roselli carpenters knife too. My experience was the same as yours, slices great, OK carver, and lacking in the making of feather sticks. The edge is pretty fragile too. I could send you mine, you could take it to your shop and convex the edge and try them again, side by side. Might be fun. Let me know.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks for the offer but I'm not a fan of borrowing or lending kit.

[@kentgreenough75]

I wasn’t offering to lend, to send, like one way, yours to keep. I felt it would be well worth the knife to hear your thoughts on the two geometries, side by side, same steel, same knife, so the only difference was the edge geometry. Right now it sits in pack doing nothing for nobody. This way we could learn how to convex a scandi and see the difference in the hands of a real knife maker.

[@timbryan9701]

Hey Rob, another great video. Have you ever tested an Enzo knife, or maybe a Varustelka Puuko? I like the Enzo knives, though they are a bit thick.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Never had an Enzo but they look good, well worth the money. I've had both Jakkari pukkos and didn't like them. Thanks for watching mate.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Rob☺ silky saw blade works ok, not so sure about the price!, I liked the look of the Roselli knife, good size and coming from Finland should be well up to the job it's intended to do. And that's the first time I've seen that match trick ,though I've read about it for years and didn't think it would work, lol. I wonder who descovered that?. Thanks for the video, stay safe mate, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart uk.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Good job I wasn't sweaty or had greasy hair!

[@henrymoreland8719]

I wonder has anyone had a match spark up while rubbing it upon their hair🤯

[@gwynjames2077]

Damp match in the hair? It's written in Scouting for Boys! 1908!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I said it was an old trick

[@gwynjames2077]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Fair enough love your stuff.

[@Daxxii1966]

I have to admit I’m a bit confused by the static electricity drying the match but it seemed to work!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's an old tip but it works.

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

Aye, ones own hair is underestimated survival Tool....cordage...😅

[@panmar5002]

Hi Rob, great video again! I enjoy watching your videos coz you are one of the few actually addressing mistakes and noting lessons learned! Was that roselli a UHC? I think they produce both high carbon and ultra high carbon steels. Maybe the secondary bevel was put by the previous owner. I have a question please. Between a lamcos of a fallkniven and a custom made rwl 34 which is best for hard use. Take into account both in 5mm. Chipping and edge retention is my priority. Keep those videos coming !!!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Hard use I'd probably go with the Cos and convex grind. The Rosselli carpenter was regular carbon.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Good video rob,let me know how you like the new silky blade,I'm working on getting a silky outback folding saw myself.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'd probably get one over a new regular bigboy as it's cool looking 🤣🤣

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@RobEvansWoodsman ,ok kool,my got one an now I'm jealous,lol,love how the new handle scales feels,it truly is beautiful saw.

[@bigsi661]

Rob Was the axe too small or were the rounds sawn too long? Good video and practical talk about redundancies.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Way too small and the wood was tough, see how hard I was hitting it. I'll smack the shit out of them next week with my new splitting axe.

[@tankdiesel9738]

Hey Rob... another good video... I noticed you called the grind a high scandi... just by looking at the knife on video... it looks like what I would call a saber grind... what is the difference if there is any ? Keep up the great work... ATB

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

l'ts a size thing , i refer to it as a high scandi because its on a small scandanavian knife and has a microbevel, if it was on a 6" blade utility knife with a secondary bevel i'd call it a sabre.

[@oldfart9287]

Thankyou Rob all good info once again. Is it me, or do match heads seem much smaller nowadays? Hardly a pin head of sulpher on the last box I brought. Glad of the out takes and of course the tea, cheers

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

These Swan vestas are too small for firelighting and I hate that all matches are now safety, I have enough "proper" matches to see me out! Hopefully.....

[@unsn88]

5:11 😆

[@jongjoorhee931]

That is one expensive saw blade but then again I am a cheap skate. Another good one, Rob. When are you going to do the hot tent thing?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It really isn't cold enough here for hot tenting but I'll probably do it this weekend just to use the tent and stove . Last February I used the stove last and I'm glad I had it as my silly sleep system experiment wasn't a success! Did you watch it?

[@jongjoorhee931]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Nope, but I will.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@jongjoorhee931it's in three parts , here's part one kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaWZoJV9aNKdY6M

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

I haven't followed Silky Saws new releases, what is the difference between this blade and the regular? Maybe I missed it in the video? That little knife has the same issues making fuzz sticks as many Mora knives. The small secondary bevel makes it extremely aggressive and some times it seems that if you blend the secondary down slightly it may help making very fine fuzz sticks. I think you likely know knife grinds better than me, not like I make them on any level!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The new silky saws have different handles, more "bush tactical" if you get my drift and the blades have coatings and are apparently harder.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@RobEvansWoodsman a harder blade makes me leary of them. With less flex they may be more likely to snap, especially in colder weather. As for a coating, it seems pointless as well. Perhaps this is fueled by the very casual user who perceives an issue where there is none, I have seen that many times in the outdoor industry!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I hear you brother, regular Silky blades are quite forgiving unless you are my friend Russ, I've seen him bend a Gomboy and snap a big boy, he doesn't get out very often so forgets it's a pull saw and goes hell for leather. They really don't need a coating for corrosion resistance.

[@ogrithetrog]

Good review Rob, but I can't help thinking that it is a backward step considering you own knives and others in your collection. I wonder if you can sharpen the older "Big Boy" blade to rejuvenate it? Not asking you to do it, just wondering if it is possible!

[@philphil6033]

Should be possible with a small diamond file. I bought one for exactly this purpose. Probably won't be easy because of the rather complicated tooth design. But the hardening should be deep enough for at least 2 to 3 touch ups I guess. The file was dirt cheap, so might be worth it. Now I only need to wait for one of my silkys to get blunt enough.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

l really cant be botherd mate, teeth are small, it would take ages, i'll keep it as a back up. Knife is probably a step backwards i agree.

[@philphil6033]

​@@RobEvansWoodsman It's probably not as bad as you think. I would just touch the secondary bevel on top with at most 10 strokes. Just like touching up a knife. The teeth can't be THAT hard. It's possible to sharpen tungsten carbide machining inserts by hand on a diamond lap. But I agree. I'm not certain if I could be bothered. Already have a replacement blade for the gomboy ready ;)

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

@@philphil6033 it should not be a problem, if you are a little handy and know how to sharpen.

[@daemonharper3928]

I've been eyeing up a Roselli too - is it the UHC version?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

i dont think so, theres no markings on the blade.

[@daemonharper3928]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I'm not sure if it's a marketing thing or genuine? - normal Roselli blades being 60hrc and the UHC ones being 64-66hrc. Good video anyway mate - I reckon I'll avoid the carpenter model and go for one with a different grind - thanks for saving me some money!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Glad to help mate, you could put it on the stones and put your preferd bevel on it.

[@daemonharper3928]

@@RobEvansWoodsman yeah right, if I'm changing bevels it's straight on the bloody grinder, life's too short for stones!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It wouldn't take long on the stones as the edge is fine , I know what you mean tho mate.

[@grahamblackall6305]

Does the match trick work on your beard? Just asking for a friend! 🤣🤣

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I doubt it , too thick and wirey

[@farquharwilson2523]

@@RobEvansWoodsman your next challenge for us folicly challenged beardy types😁

[@n1jrm]

you have more hair on your face than on top, try using beard instead of top of your head , might work , maybe better . or keep a long hair cat around for a pet and camp mate... I would be interested in a lesson on the different types of grinds on your knifes . what is different in a "woods knife grind " and a "carpenters knife grind " and any other kind of sharpening or "grind" ??? maybe give a little talk on angles of the edge of the blade when sharpening ? just because I'm a curios old git. bob k

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Hi Bob, I don't think it would work on beard or pubic hair, too thick. Grind guide video is a good idea, I'll keep it in mind for a Shed video when I can't get out.