Spoon carving tool from the Victorinox Venture- a innovative novelty- the best technique to use it

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

After purchasing one for a friend and one for myself, we are both very pleased with a knife now known as the Immler Knife. You are to be congratulated once again Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Ha ha haa, your comment makes em proud! Thank you!

[@PlayNowWorkLater]

Yes! There should totally be a signature series Immler Knife! With your autograph engraved into it

[@dangeo9613]

You make us love these knives. With so many options around we are almost lose the track on how special are the Victorinox products. They do not seem to age.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this compliment!

[@MesaOracle]

I love how you and Dave are giving each other credit where credit is due for your bushcrafting tricks. I never really considered a SAK to be a viable tool until watching most of your videos and KZbin recommended them to me from Dave's channel.

[@FelixImmler]

Your feedback makes me happy! Thank you. Dave is my Bushcaft Hero!

[@WatchmanNiel]

I’m also the proud owner of the Victorinox Immler Pro, and just waiting for my pro kit to arrive! Thanks so much, and I hope you will keep showing us noobies your techniques and practical tips for a LONG time!

[@FelixImmler]

I will give my best to show you the details of this knife.

[@barbadoskado2769]

thank you for treating the knife with respect!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@stevec-b6214]

I also want the Immler knife, truly born of knowledge and enthusiasm!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you for this wonderful compliment!

[@ahabstar]

Excellent tool and glad you stood up for your convictions to help bring that feature to us.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@magnussirius2273]

You truly are amazing Felix. Got my first Swiss Army knife nearly 40 years ago (still got it). I thought I knew most things.. But I have learned so much by watching your channel. Wonderful videos and knowledge.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@samuelcorbin3694]

Thanks again Felix I watch all your videos and am never disappointed.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Samuel!

[@CaptainPupu]

My oh my, as a spoon carver myself that knife would be a dream come true. Up to now i always had to carry my hook knife to carve the depressions and if i take that, then i might as well take the whole kit... But with this i can leave those at home and just take this. Ordering one right now. Awesome vid as always, Uncle Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much. I hope you will be happy with your Venture!

[@vancamerawoman7399]

As a spoon carver, was thinking exactly the same thing 😊 Take one knife only.

[@TripleAAA53]

ALWAYS good to see you Felix and your bag of tricks!! FANTASTIC knife!! MANY Thanks!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Excellent tutorial Felix. Its obvious that it works well. A brilliant addition to a bushcraft knife. Bravo sir. All the best.

[@FelixImmler]

Ohhh, Thank you so much! 😄

[@paulkusal7929]

Another great tip/trick for the Venture, thanks Felix!

[@HerbertKern-r7m]

Thank you a lot, and specially for the soft" batoning"😉

[@FelixImmler]

Welcome

[@alliswell-pb9vo]

When I saw the concavity carver in the video where you introduce the knife, I wondered whether it is just a 90 degree edge or an edge similar to a card scraper(cabinet scraper). In the past I never thought the card scraper edge to be useful for bushcraft, but a youtube channel(which i will mention later) gave me an idea! In the video, an experienced machete user shows how he modified the spine of a machete to create fine scrapings for fire starting. The improvements from just a 90 degree edge to a card scraper edge allows the knife to create hair-like shavings with almost no pressure. Furthermore, In traditional Chinese carpentry, tools with card scraping edges are used(a tool called the centipede file is a series of card scrapers arraged like a saw). However, to create this edge, they use a different method, which I found to be very effective for a hasty scraper in the field. They use a very hard piece of steel with 90 degree corners to apply pressure to another softer steel with a 90 degree edge at a certain angle while draging it. This deforms the metal and creates a huge burr, which is the same as an European card scraper edge. Lastly, an American product called SpeedySharp(copyright) used a very hard alloy for a quick knife sharpening device that is very small(However, it requires skill to not damage the knife). All of these combined, and the fact that a hard alloy can be used to scrape a ferro rod with less damage to the tool, led me to carry a HSS machine tool "blade" as edc. In the past 3 years, I have turned old saw blades' backs into cabinet scrapers, repaired nicks on axes, knives, and other bladed instruments, and scored glass for breaking it evenly, which suprised everyone. The initial youtube channel that gave me inspiration is here: "Machete Bushcraft Australia" The specific video is entitled: "Machete Card Scraper Sharpening"

[@alliswell-pb9vo]

a product called "handysharp" is essentially the same thing, but one seller of this item has a lot of videos about it on youtube

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your super intersting comment. We made just a nomal 90° spine..

[@alliswell-pb9vo]

@@FelixImmler that is perfectly fine for a spoon carver! I mentioned this because the instant I saw the device on the back of the knife, I thought it would be great to have one side a card scraper and another a normal 90 degree edge.

[@severinneukom]

Das Messer isch so unglaublich intressant! Mer gspürt richtig die Ziit wo investiert worde isch, richtig durchdacht! Und sehr cool mit dene neue Idee wie mit dem jimping vorne usw.. das machts einzigartig!

[@FelixImmler]

Dankeschön Severin

[@davidkurle5418]

Thanks for the demonstrations, Felix! I hope you have a great Sunday!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@gregchandler900]

I got my Venture the other day!! I love it!😃

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Cool to see you collaborate with Victorinox, well earned! those shavings are good to start a fire as well :)

[@FelixImmler]

Yes ..that's true!

[@patrickharmon9459]

Never thought of using a scraper to carve a spoon 🥄. I'm sure with a little bigger scraper you could carve a bowl 🥣 as well. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your family 👪.

[@marshallsmith6100]

If there is a most informative award given, you sir, will have my vote. I always leave your channel smarter and wiser

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback!

[@stephan123321]

Moin Felix, Victorinox & du, ihr könnt zurecht stolz auf das Venture sein.....das ist ein Messer für vielfältige Anwendungsmöglichkeiten. ich denke sehr vielen Nutzern ist das auch absolut bewusst. Und für all jene, die ihre Messer gerne missbräuchlich nutzen...die können das gerne machen, jedoch wäre etwas Kontext, eine Art "Disclaimer" da dann immer sinnig und angebracht. Ich finde es super, das ihr mit dem Venture solch eine Schneidrakete auf den Markt gebracht habt! Stay sharp & Peace, Stephan

[@FelixImmler]

1000 Dank für dieses tolle Feedback! Liebe Grüsse vom Bodensee

[@RubenArrieta]

I just got my Immler Pro Vic Knife yesterday! So exited to create things with it. Cheers from Mexico!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for Your valuable support dear Ruben!!

[@MB_EDC]

Hey Felix! Great video as always... I really like that you give credit to people when you use their ideas. I would love to see more of this on KZbin. I try to do it myself...

[@FelixImmler]

Yes...that is to way to win firends not enemies. Thanks a lot for your kind words!

[@emdee8840]

Your videos are so instructive and helpful. I will look for this knife to add to my camping kitchen kit.

[@FelixImmler]

Super idea. Thank you very much!!

[@miker5502]

Thank you Felix..I ordered mine yesterday…much respect for all your knowledge and enthusiasm! Cheers from a subscriber in Nova Scotia..MikeR.

[@garycrawford4700]

A friend of mine skinned a bear with my brand new unused Venture , at a trapper's rendezvous. He and two others immediately wanted to know where to get one . Not just for bushcraft , good skinner ! Thanks

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@earlelzy7243]

I always enjoy your videos because I learn a new skill that I have to try immediately.

[@FelixImmler]

Super.. thank you!

[@feliceh]

Mein erstes Projekt mit meinem neuem Venture Pro. Ein wirklich tolles und vielseitiges Schnitzmesser!! Dank Deiner tollen Anleitung habe ich gleich den Brustbeinzugschnitt getestet, diese Technik war mir neu, funktioniert super! Vielen Dank Felix und viele Grüße an den See! Schöne Ostern Dir und Deiner Familie! Grüße Felix

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für das Lob!

[@mrkultra1655]

Great demonstration Felix, thank you

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@Olyphoto7]

Felix, I love your tutorials, easy to follow and not intimidating.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@bodhi7945]

My favorite useful information channel. I still use the wooden nails you showed years back. They are so helpful.

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me happy. Thank you!

[@kanukkarhu]

I love it! Its got "Felix was here" weitten all over it! 😁👍 Im sure I'll own one one day!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this wonderful compliment!

[@paullambert4445]

Thanks Felix. I love spoon carving. I will eventually have to get a Venture. You did a great job on the design with all the extra feature. 🔪🎸

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@Waldhandwerk]

Wunderbar lieber Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

Danke sehr mein lieber Freund!!!

[@tx.tactical3165]

HOWDY from TEXAS!!! that's very cool...

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@micha5645]

Hallo Felix, sehr schön gezeigt! Das Venture ist nicht nur ein schnittfreudiges Messer, sondern auch ein brauchbares Werkzeug. LG Micha

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Micha!

[@Bandechecker]

Alter bekannter Löffel neu geschnitzt. Danke für das tolle Video! Interessant ist die "verkehrte" Spalttechnik. Schönes kühles Weekend!

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für deinen Kommentar! LG vom Bodensee

[@Titanykus]

Felix you are the best my friend, I want to be your neighbor. Take care keep the good content coming. God bless you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@TheGreatHorde]

Every video you work so hard to make gives inspiration. It's like an extended education. The Victorinox lineup has so many options for any budget, so I now use them because of you @Felix . Danke Schön

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank für den netten Kommentar! LG Felix

[@dalemeyer8207]

That is something to be proud of . Be Well

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@ATinyPlace]

I'm running to the website now to pick one up!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your support! I hope you like the knife!

[@xoi9075]

Now after this asking the wife to buy. A perfect gift for myself to company my folding swiss army knives I wouldn't gift it as I have the other styles though.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@kevinAuman1]

Brilliant, so glad that you had a hand in the design of this knife and was able to implement some very useful ideas into the tool....

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this compliment!

[@chaswarren7239]

Love your inverted battoning trick!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you.... yes this is a cool trick!

[@lookoutpath6520]

Felix, Kind Thanks 👍👍👍 for your ideas, diplomacy, & perseverance (with these paranoid, fear-full, victorinox folks) to bring Fresh & Effective & innovative ideas & your ability to be an positive designer & Influence for the Growth & Development of Victorinox & modern SAK efficiency!!!☘️👍☘️

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@archivist17]

Wonderful innovation, making spoon carving so much easier!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!!

[@williamburdon6993]

Awesome ideas sir. Well done

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot William!

[@worm_vaquero]

Wonderful you have the ear of Victorinox, they smart to listen to you

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this wonderful feedback!

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Very nice to see this blade - waiting until I will see it for sale!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your support my friend!

[@SpartanJohns]

Hi Felix! I have been carving spoons for fun for a long time. And you know what? I learned something from this video! I love how you make videos! I think the scraper idea is really good. And you know I like to test baton knives but as the years go by I find myself drawn to thin, slicy knives more and more.

[@karlbesser1696]

Man sollte das Messer taufen. Du hättest es längst verdient.

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für den Ritterschlag!

[@johnwyman5939]

Nice job on video !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@wildlifeitaliandivision]

Great job 👏 I like that edge on the tang

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@PaulMacDonald-bc2nx]

Great feature on the knife …. Another great video….. I did not know that upside down battening technique….. I also love wedge splitting that I also Learnt from you…..

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot dear Paul!

[@maschi1294]

Schön gezeigt und tolle Funktion

[@FelixImmler]

Dankeschön

[@breaking_bear]

This is so cool! I had no idea you helped design the Venture knife! Now I gotta get one!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your valuable support!

[@NonyaDamnbusiness]

That has to be the fastest time I've ever seen anyone make a good spoon.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@telboy1966manu]

It's a brilliant idea👍👍👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@danieltheubet7233]

Bonjour Felix. Super collaboration avec Victorinox qui commence à s'orienter enfin vers le Bushcraft. Oui, ce couteau n'est pas une hache mais un excellent outil de sculpture et de préparation pour la cuisine.😉👍

[@FelixImmler]

Salut Daniel. Merci bien!

[@BushBear]

Hi Felix, wieder einmal ein klasse Tutorial von Dir! 👍Gottseidank konntest Du Victorinox bezüglich des eingebauten "Löffelmessers" überzeugen! Und Dein Stolz auf Dein "Baby" ist absolut angebracht und verdient! Ist schon ein ziemlicher Vorteil (neben all den anderen Qualitäten), wenn man kein Zusätzliches Löffelmesser mitnehmen muss, bzw. es locker zuhause "vergessen" kann. TipTop! LG

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für das wunderschöne Kompliment!

[@snowtiger44]

Love the spoon !

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@danpost4755]

Excellent!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@pAdDy111hDH]

Great spoon carving video 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Very good demonstration. This is a really nice designed knife. Thanks for an honest video of its capabilities and uses.

[@FelixImmler]

Very welcome!

[@thomasbertschinger58]

Habe mit dem Messer mittlerweile etwa 4 Stunden herumgeschnitzt. Es hat zum Schnitzen eine geniale Klingengeometrie! Auch die Möglichkeit zum Schaben, sowohl mit dem Klingenrücken als auch mit dem Griffende sind sehr gut. Ein rundum gelungener Wurf von Victorinox und Felix Immler! Und klar, dass man mit einer solchen Klinge KEINE Brachialgewalt ausüben darf, dafür gibt es Beile und Haumesser.

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für dieses wunderschöne Feedback!

[@peterappleton5213]

Another great tutorial Felix, well done and thanks

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Peter!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

These are not yet available from my regular knife supplier, when they are i will be buying one, I'm more of a Scandi grind guy myself but this knife concept looks worth trying. Thanks Felix, Rob

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Rob. Thanks a lot for your comment. I hope you will like it!

[@outdoors-university]

Great idea my brother! Stay safe and keep having fun!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot and greetings to Greece!!

[@venturabushcraft5916]

It's a good companion to my Rtac2 Felix. I like the green one. Thanks mate 👍

[@FelixImmler]

...and it fit's to your nickname!!! 🤣

[@standingbear998]

I like that idea.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@mikekrause5932]

Ich finde der löffel sieht klasse aus. Vor allem in so kurzer Zeit. Ich brauche da länger. Aber es ist ja kein Wettlauf. Ich finde man merkt das du das Messer mit entwickelt hast. Als wenn es für dich angefertigt wurde. Auch möchte ich dir einmal danken für deine Kreativität und deine Liebe zur Natur und vor allem zur Holz Bearbeitung. Meine kiddies und ich lieben deinen Videos. Wir wünschen dir und deiner Familie alles Gute und freuen uns schon auf dein nächstes Video.

[@FelixImmler]

Ich freue mich sher über Deinen Kommentar und den Hinweis, dass auch Deine Kinder meine Projekte gefallen!

[@mikekrause5932]

@@FelixImmler 🙂

[@Krod50]

Nice splitting and carving techniques🤟🏽 I use the Mora Garberg, but I'm definitely getting one of these pros❤👊🏽🤟🏽🇺🇲

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your kind comment! I like the garberg too...

[@MichaelR58]

Good video Felix, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching and commenting my friend!

[@margueritemitchell1829]

🎉 congratulations 🎉 Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦🖐❤👍🏞🌳🚐🌲🤳🌍🎪🎠😎

[@FelixImmler]

thanks for your colorful comments!

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Well done !

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@knife_knut]

That’s a great feature! 😎👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@fdfd801]

Thank you Felix,this method is so much safer to use than a hook knife for carving the bowl(I speak from experience).and yes a knife is for cutting and slicing...leave the chopping and batoning for an axe...

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your wonderful feedback!

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

I have seen so many happy people getting these I am getting one for me and my friends and family the ones I like anyways hahaha

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

@@FelixImmler it looks like a fantastic knife, and I love how they Incorporated the tweezers in the sheeth I was hoping they would do something like that when I make a knife sheath I like to put extra pockets or things I want to carry that always need to be with my knife.

[@neinsagined3047]

Wieder ein super Video mit dem neuen Venture. Manche Tips bringen mich schon zum lachen, nicht weil sie so schlecht sind, sondern weil sie so einfach sind und ich nicht selbst drauf gekommen bin (hier das "umgekehrte" batoning z.B. bei Messern mit schönem Holzgriff). Danke Felix 🙂

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für das Lob!

[@ecornely]

Nice video ! You could make one video on how you maintain the sharpness of those spines: the one on top of the blade and this one for carving bowls. Because I suppose they will get dull at some point and I have no clue on how to maintain an angle for those.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your inspiration!!

[@Fuhrmann53]

Hey Felix .... batoning like shown at 4:18 is an awesome idea!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!!

[@markirish7599]

Brilliant video

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@lisuk66]

👋🔥✌️Hello, Felix. You are the Best VixMan ever👌👍💪,!! Thank's a lot 🙏🤘.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@nathanwhite5602]

Great job on the video 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Nathan!

[@gizmocarr3093]

Thank you for the spoon making demonstration, these knives are selling fast and go out of stock quickly. 👍😆

[@FelixImmler]

That would be a good sign...

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Great setup

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!

[@MySAKcollection]

hi Felix. Thanks for co-designing the venture knife. No doubt its a beast in the woods, but difficult for me to carry in my country. A foldable multitool is still preferred in the eyes of the law here where I live.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes... thanks for your feedback!

[@monacofranze4323]

Ich hab es jetzt sowas von bestellt. Vor meinem Campingurlaub vor 3 Wochen war das Venture Pro leider vergriffen und so hab ich mir erstmal das normale Venture gekauft und war damit schon hellauf begeistert und es hat sich im Campingurlaub in Südfrankreich 1A geschlagen. Jetzt gab es auf der Victorinox Seite das Venture Pro wieder lieferbar und ich habe sofort zugeschlagen. Die Tasche, da immer noch vergriffen im Original Shop hab ich im Marketplace eines großen Players gefunden und freue mich jetzt schon auf die beiden Lieferungen nächste Woche. Das wird wie Weihnachten im Sommer. Vielen lieben Dank für deine Arbeit und das wohl beste Messer, das ich jemals hatte. Daumen hoch und mach weiter so lieber Felix. LG Alex

[@FelixImmler]

Lieber Alex. Dein Kommentar freut mich brutal! 🙏

[@tjenahoj]

Amazing! This is great stuff!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@taranscott155]

Fabulous video. It's always great to see skilled hands producing nice projects with minimal tools. Respect.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@belmondouze]

Bravo mec !!!!❤

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@ashleywitts6377]

What a great video. Really enjoyed this. Thank you Felix, just ordered my new knife and can’t wait to start carving with mine. Great work on this knife. 👍

[@FelixImmler]

I hope you like it. Thank you very much!

[@whengrapespop5728]

The Mora Garberg has a similar pummel, but it’s a good feature!😊

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@HaraldPreller]

Great video with that knife! Victorinox should rename the collection to "Felix Immler Edition", I keep fingers crossed that there will be a limited edition "Felix Immler" to reflect your very good inputs on that knife!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank lieber Harald!! Das wäre der Ritterschlag, aber das werden Sie nicht machen...

[@marieancel1877]

Its formidable

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@adammcguinness9950]

The Mora Garberg has an exposed tang like the Victorinox. I never thought to use it for spoon making. I’m guessing the Victorinox would strike a ferro rod well with the tang. Cool spoon.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Nice video my Felix. I'm going to have to save up for a Victorinox Venture Pro with the Venture Pro Kit. It will be a nice addition to my Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet multitool, and my Victorinox Huntsman pocket knife. Have a great weekend my friend. JT Kentucky USA

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot and greetings to USA!

[@cheechwizard7564]

I have never understood the "one knife to rule them all" mentality. I *ALWAYS* carried at least three knives when I went hiking, hunting or camping. A big, hefty beastie for heavier tasks like chopping or batoning which rode on my belt or LBE. A smaller folder, like a swiss army knife for those small intricate jobs which rode in my pocket. And a handy midsize knife like my gerber prodigy for everything else. (Although now I'm looking *REAL HARD* at that Victorinox to replace my prodigy.) I have carved rough and ready spoons with the prodigy, but the Victorinox looks like a much better option for carving tasks.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes, the Venture have a super slim geometrie. It's definitly not for heay tasks! But it is a cutting monster!

[@cheechwizard7564]

I'm giving serious consideration to the Venture. It just appears to be built in an intelligent manner. Everything from the blade geometry to the handy spoon carver to the small things like the way the handle looks like it's set up for a better grip when carving.

[@MASI_forging]

Fantastic 👏👏

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!!