How To Carve A Spatula - Martin Hazell

[@lewisward8483]

Nice visit to your workshop to hang with you and Zed. Good work mates.

[@Zedoutdoors]

As always thank you kindly Lewis ~Peace~

[@gorazdicak]

Zed, your videos are superb. Thank you. Thanks also to Martin Hazell who is great, generous and kind teacher.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly and indeed Martin is an amazing teacher ~Peace~

[@ambrosiaspen]

This is probably the best beginner video for a new person getting into spoon carving. Just what I was looking for! So much knowledge being shared here. The billet part of the video was most useful to me. Thank you Martin and thank you Zed for bringing this information to the world.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words and chuffed to hear this video helped in some way. Wirth mentioning that I have all of my tutorials listed on this page for easier navigation - zedoutdoors.com/video-tutorials

[@fluantadventures1050]

a nice use full vid for an out door camping project for bushcraft love it thanks zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my man ~Peace~

[@ve3tvb]

This guy is a hoot I hope you had a chance to have a pint with him he is very funny... and very talented ! Danial

[@Zedoutdoors]

Martin is one of the loveliest guys around :) ~Peace~

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Great demo, thanks. I am making a spatula today. I’ve been making some. Take care.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats great to hear and happy carving my friend ~Peace~

[@creatamax16]

Great video Zed, Martin ha s a great sense of humour "if you start taking off your going to fast" hahaha brilliant. Really useful info in this video. Cheers!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Mike, indeed Martin is a real hoot to spend time with and is genuinely one of the nicest guys I know ~Peace~

[@smashy152]

I'm not even into carving the closest I came was making my own selfbow, but for some reason I still love watching these haha

[@Zedoutdoors]

lol i'm the same with other topics online ~Peace~

[@curtroche5392]

Very informative as well as entertaining. Mr. Hazell is a good teacher & Sport! Thanks again!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Curt! ~Peace~

[@DG-mv6zw]

Refreshing to watch a spoon carver with a well developed sense of humour in addition to his skill. Really enjoyable video. Also, great that the project didn't reply on one owning a shave horse. Cheers Martin and Zed. 👍

[@Zedoutdoors]

I sicnerely appreciate your kind words and for watching thank you ~Peace~

[@shanesims2864]

Great job !! that knife was super sharp !!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Most definitely, sharp tools make the work way more easier ~Peace~

[@rustynails113]

Zed, I am really liking your videos. I love Martin Hazells' house.

[@Zedoutdoors]

That is very kind of you to say so thank you ~Peace~

[@pennynicholls]

Really enjoy your vids with Martin Hazell... Not only informative but very entertaining (Y) !

[@Zedoutdoors]

As always Madame Penelope you are very kind :) ~Peace~

[@richardcolman9043]

another good one buddy. very informative for a novice and someone who has used a knife for years..

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate your kind words and for watching Rich ~Peace~

[@aeskes1978]

Worth watching for the humor alone! Learn and be entertained, an efficient use of time.

[@Zedoutdoors]

lol Martin is a blast to hang around with ~Peace~

[@mtnman4766]

Nice illustration of technique! Entertaining and very useful. Thanks to you both.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@deanozx6]

This was a great video. Very interesting and Martins constant subtle jokes had me laughing an unusual amount for a video about a spatula. I particularly enjoyed the constant references to that bloke I've probably never heard of, Nick Westerman the genius. Nice work

[@Zedoutdoors]

Martin is as hilarious off camera as he is on it :) Thank you for your kind words my man ~Peace~

[@ElderPinto254]

Great video Zed like your channel. And Martin you are awesome... great teacher!!!! great humor love it love it!!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my man ~Peace~

[@coreyhouser7178]

Once again great video Zed. Keep them coming.....

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Corey thank you ~Peace~

[@steersman-zv2ng]

Wow that spatula has nice lines and you make it look so easy Martin. I made one recently from a piece of pre machined lumber.My wife is so pleased.But i'm not pleased anymore ...i need to make a real one from a log now.

[@Zedoutdoors]

We all start somewhere dude, your second try on green wood will most likely be a lot easier to work with so best of luck my man ~Peace~

[@tonymauldenjr2722]

Keep it up Zed great videos and personality !

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@nathan8418]

Always like watching Martin work. Thanks for the demo Zed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Me and you both, Martin is super humble yet extremely talented ~Peace~

[@jamesmiddleton6464]

Zed you and your friends do an awesome job every time. Can't help but envy you following your dream and thank you for sharing it with us. Really appreciate you sharing akk if these great people including yourself.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very James thank you, i'm grateful crafts folk like Martin take time out and allow me to document their processes theyve taken years to refine ~Peace~

[@jonluchtefeld6639]

simple times. amazing

[@Zedoutdoors]

Isn't it just, thank you for watching Jon ~Peace~

[@alexwbanks70]

thanks Martin and Zed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Likewise thank you for watching Alex ~Peace~

[@michaeljones5395]

Another great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Mike I appreciate you watching ~Peace~

[@lorisb1513]

Carving spoons and spatula is just really relaxing.

[@denizen47]

Top video with a brilliant man. Peace and love x Deni

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that my friend ~Peace~

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my dear ~Peace~

[@shawncloutier9104]

Zed you and Martin Brilliant!!!! Very entertaining all around. I can't wait to try the flying antelope grip.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Shawn, Martin is an incredibly talented yet humble guy ~Peace~

[@Maedelrosen]

"I think its important that people who carve things, make things should use them and make them fit for use" hopefully someday that will be applied everywhere

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that my friend ~Peace~

[@spudgn]

Thanks guys.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Harvey ~Peace~

[@fergusrb]

Thanks Zed for another great tutorial. I really enjoy these and am learning quite a bit. Keep them coming.. Bruce from the City of Orange in Orange county California USA

[@Zedoutdoors]

As always Bruce you are very kind my friend thank you ~Peace~

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

There is something satisfying about using a shave horse - I used one at the Cheshire show last year, a chap making furniture let me have a go - its on my bucket list to make one -Nick who? - ATB

[@Zedoutdoors]

A shave horse is high on my shopping list too, awesome tools to use ~Peace~

[@knorke3642]

brilliant

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@DanskvandProductions]

Super cool video Zed. Great work. Filled with great tips. I especially learned alot about how to split the wood best. Thanks!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate your kind words and for watching my man, we are always learning and that journey continues for our entire lifetime ~Peace~

[@DanskvandProductions]

Zed Outdoors 😊👍🏻🙌🏻

[@ExPDsniper]

Great video!!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@Shooter11B]

I love these videos Zed, I ALWAYS learn something new and useful!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

You the man bro thank you ~Peace~

[@WiltshireMan]

Interesting and useful video Zed. I had the chance to meet Martin in person at the Bodgers ball. He is a lovely chap. ATB Sandy

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed he is and i'm very gutted I wan't able to attend, had to have a blood test early this morning so hoping my ankle mends itself over the next couple of weeks ~Peace~

[@11h5p4]

Entertaining & educational

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@GraniteValleyDave]

I've watched half a dozen of your videos in the past two days mate! Thanks for the high quality content you make! Hope to see more of Martin in the future!

[@Zedoutdoors]

I sincerely appreciate you watching and for your kind words thank you, hopefully i'll be visiting Martin again later this year if all goes well ~Peace~

[@normanscout1148]

that man is a genius with wood​, I've tried to carve wood but everytime I do it ends up on the fire just can't do it, so will keep on watching the vids and enjoying them,thanks for sharing zed,look forward to your next informative video

[@Zedoutdoors]

Dont give up dude, simply enjoy the process and it will come over time ~Peace~

[@TheRedhawke]

Nice video love the carving.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@mischef18]

Excellent bro, Martin has some great skills there. May the 4th be with you

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that have an awesome Star Wars day yourself too brother ~Peace~

[@simonferrer]

For some reason I was thinking of Star Wars when I watched your recent video with Mike, Zed. The matching shirts kind of gave the whole thing an Obi wan/Annakin vibe. I can just see it now [cue the wavy flashback lines]... Zed - "The circle is now complete. Once I was but the learner. Now _I_ am the master." Mike - "Only a master of evil, Zed!" Both opponents draw their Mora bushcraft knives (Zed's with a red handle, of course) and engage in a kuksa carving duel...

[@kimbullock475]

Very interesting Zed..... I'll try that....cheers.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Lemme know how you get on dude ~Peace~

[@kimbullock475]

No worries man.....cheers.

[@jamesblanton9364]

G'day Zed, another nice vid mate, so thanks for you're creativity and effort. Stay well mate, and i'll cop ya ron...

[@Zedoutdoors]

As always Mr Blanton you are very kind thank you dude ~Peace~

[@riccartwright5623]

good timing my friend I just started to try to make spoons a few weeks ago ( I learned today ) thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

A spatula is a great first project to get stuck into before embarking on a spoon as the same skills are transferable, best of luck on your journey Ric ~Peace~

[@Ovatione]

Another very educative, inspiring and funny video. What is the time from cutting the wood up to carving, like how wet or dry is the wood. Thanks Martin and Zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Vincent, greenness of wood really depends on thickness of it, has it been left in the heat, etc. Basically you'll know but trying to carve it and feel on the hand ~Peace~

[@HFSurvivalSchool]

Just what I was looking for ! Thanks for this brother !

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words, let me know how you get on with carving one ~Peace~

[@davidclarke4040]

hi Zed nice video mate

[@Zedoutdoors]

Much appreciated David thank you ~Peace~

[@KochenmitKarl]

What a beautiful video, thank you.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind thank you ~Peace~

[@Waldhandwerk]

Great job, good techniques and video. Many thanks Martin and Zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Sepp ~Peace~

[@johnrossSorbie]

Thank you for the lesson Zed l love to learn more,

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate that my man thank you ~Peace~

[@jamesross8184]

May I ask your recommendation on the condition of the timber used? Green? Mildly seasoned?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi James this timber was green which is what you mainly want to be using as it's far easier and safer to work with compared to seasoned ~Peace~

[@MySelfReliance]

You're right - I made pancakes and bacon for breakfast at my camp and I realized I forgot my spatula- I very nearly died!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Rates of death caused by un-spatula are on the rise every year, its a very serious issue ~Peace~

[@randomfox9970]

Zed Outdoors to spatula or not to spatula great vids dude 🐾🐺🐻🐗👌

[@randomfox9970]

Zed Outdoors where's martin Hazel KZbin videos?

[@jettyenaartnoppen6542]

My Self Reliance In

[@tomlowday2079]

a great video for anyone wanting to know safe methods of using an axe.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that Tom ~Peace~

[@B-leafer]

Nice axe...but you know this already. However, you may want to spend some time reprofiling the edge, and making it sharp. With due respect. I appreciate Martin and his gentlemanly, methodical, teaching approach which makes for easy learning. Ty.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for watching Jim ~Peace~

[@carlosalmeida1273]

Martin Hazell tks for sharing your skills 👍. Excellent vid Zed, always 👍. Crack on 👍. Tks for sharing.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate you watching and for your kind words Carlos thank you ~Peace~

[@johnruckman2320]

What style of axe is Martin using in this video?

[@Zedoutdoors]

The handle he made himself and the axe head is made by Nic Westermann ~Peace~

[@jeffcoe11]

Love these videos, Zed, thank you for posting. I'll be attempting my first spatula soon :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Jeff and happy carving my friend! ~Peace~

[@NorwegianWoods]

Great stuff! A lot of good quality information here. You are two funny guys. I was immensely entertained :) Thanks - Martin

[@Zedoutdoors]

lol thank you, I guess all Martins are awesome ;) ~Peace~

[@SpiritForest]

Ha! This came at perfect time, I was just telling a friend of mine that I need to make Spatula. I went to the store to buy one, but then I thought I have a lot of wood on my property. Why not make one, than buy one for $20 made in China. Thanks for sharing this! I need to make a Fork next.. (hint, hint)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Fork tutorial is in the works ...hint taken ;) ~Peace~

[@SpiritForest]

awesome.. thanks for our response.

[@richardengel4426]

I would like to learn this sort of thing

[@Zedoutdoors]

With basic tools and this video you should give it a go ~Peace~

[@dirtyspoonful]

Hey Zed, Great work and love the videos. keep up the good work! :D

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@timothyperrigoue3997]

Gotta say... It would be my dream to have a working egg flipper with the Battle of Trafalgar on it!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Important to dream big Tim! ~Peace~

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

"Shining upon the righteous... And us"

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen ~Peace~

[@WalkWild]

Nice video Zed, we were talking about how much we are enjoying your videos with different people on our livestream last night! Keep it up 👌🏼

[@Zedoutdoors]

That is very kind of you thank you, hope you guys are keeping well across the pond ~Peace~

[@WalkWild]

Yep, keeping well indeed. Loving the diversity in our community right now 👍🏼

[@jonnytoobad8648]

Nice chilled out video Zed as always, got a quick question. Is there any woods(in the uk) that should be avoided for carving? im sure I've heard of some woods that are poisonous and shouldn't be used for cooking or eating with. Thanks for sharing.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate your kind words dude, the two of the top of my head you shouldnt make eating / cooking utensils with are Yew and Elder. In general most are safe asides from those but as with anything if in doubt just avoid it ~Peace~

[@51foxy]

Brilliant video buddy, really enjoyed it. That axe is awesome mate Atb Paul

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Paul, do you still do much carving nowadays? ~Peace~

[@51foxy]

Hi buddy Not too much as I am busy with the wife being ill.but I hope too very soon Paul

[@AkelaOutDoors]

You and Martin could form a double act: The Spatulas. I'll get me coat.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Ha! ...securing that domain name ;) ~Peace~

[@nuttiBONG]

Damn this brittish humor I had to pause the video and take a walk for jesus !

[@Zedoutdoors]

Ha! :)) ~Peace~

[@jaymurphy9127]

enjoyed it y'all !

[@Zedoutdoors]

You the man Jay thank you ~Peace~

[@stawastawa]

What’s the axe he uses?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Alas this was filmed s long ago i've forgotten what axe he was using ~Peace~

[@chestnutbushcraftersandadv634]

grate vid

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@chestnutbushcraftersandadv634]

were starting up our bush craft channel starting video tonight if we start becoming your sort of thing your more than welcome to pop over to Wiltshire to camp with myself sam and danny but see how our channel pans out

[@harrybouch7907]

I must know where Martin got those beautiful red and green carving knives from. Does anybody know? :o

[@Zedoutdoors]

The blades on those are made by Nic Westermann and the handles Martin carved himself ~Peace~

[@Terry14.88]

Awesome, as allways Zed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Terry ~Peace~

[@remingtonsteele946]

you guys are hilarious, well done :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

lol thank you kindly :) ~Peace~

[@curiousgeorge555]

Great

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly George ~Peace~

[@joemorris6]

What are is this. Please do tell!

[@Zedoutdoors]

The axe is made by Nic Westermann ~Peace~

[@No_Mask]

loved this, thankyou *)#

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@alphanumeric1529]

Literally, yesterday morning I was carving a spoon in bed. Ended up having to run, and didn't have an opportunity to clean up. Thought this would be the final grounds for divorce. Fortunately, the wife came in to bed in the dark. The question now is, how many days can I get by without vacuuming?

[@Zedoutdoors]

The plot thickens, next you know the matteress will be 4 inches higher due to wood shavings ;) ~Peace~

[@carpy1970]

I'm not sure who's jokes are worse... It's like watching the 2 Ronnies :-D

[@Zedoutdoors]

Tough choice heh ;) ~Peace~

[@bradvietjeastronomy2872]

Great video and good comedic relief as well! And WHO was that bloke we never heard of? Ah, yes, Nic Westermann, who should be knighted -- got it!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Haha! ;)) ~Peace~

[@darranporter4637]

EDC spatula! I'll get my Mora 106

[@Zedoutdoors]

Always important to have in a life threatening emergency ...the spatula that is and not the knife ~Peace~

[@MrRobingilliam]

ow about a vid on how to make a shave horse

[@Zedoutdoors]

Have one planned for the future on that very topic :) ~Peace~

[@modestadventurers]

Many Thanxs to Martin and you oh bearer of the dodgy nose. Atb.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Martin and the grand meister of dodgy noseville thank you ~Peace~

[@guldkajan]

lovely video! Have you checked out 'surolle' on Instagram?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly, indeed yes he is very renowned ~Peace~

[@joshbabb7470]

unfortunately I'm not one of those purest carvers who use green wood. I used seasoned wood because it won't split or warp. Plus I don't need to cut down a tree and make all the environmentalists angry :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Each to their own, no right or wrong as long as things are done responsibly ~Peace~

[@bspinney26]

I'm amazed at how many of these guys don't care on a table; i carve at a table, much safer, none of these big swing carving motions

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats because they employ safe carving techniques so don't need a table unless doing axe work ~Peace~