Wood Carving: Spatula, Bushcraft, Carving

[@terihomer5316]

Dan, this video reminded me of a trip into the BWCAW. My brother forgot the Spatula and I ended making one for the rest a week in the bush.

[@dannyh9010]

I made one today from a piece of still green maple that fell from one of my trees during a storm a few days ago. It turned out so well that I made 2 more. Thanks for the lesson!

[@edfaringer8671]

Teaching new tricks to old dogs - again, great job Dan thanks for sharing.

[@jeffreymchoul]

...another great video. Form meets function. Pennsylvania style. Thanks Dan...

[@pB-vp3mo]

I have been subbed for some time now. I just came across these 5 year old videos. I think you should link to these videos more in your present videos. A ton of great info and tips. Looking forward to your next videos. Keep up the great work.

[@mikelychock0310]

Great lesson, Dan.

[@TheHarleybikerchik]

Dan Da Man has done it again! Love you man, learned so much from your channel. Thanks for all you do to get your point across in a simple and patient manner. 👍😁

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

While collecting and processing wood today I remembered to split out a piece for the spatula. Happy to say the split out piece looks just like yours. I had other chores to tend to through evening but tomorrow.... spatula! Thanks for the how-to Dan!

[@timberdogz]

I’ve really been enjoying the challenge of carving spoons and spatulas lately. Great video! Thanks again!

[@lewisward4359]

Dan, Good video. That certainly works for quick use in camp/field. Yep green wood works better. For more durable spatula you want to avoid the pith and reaction wood surrounding it. The growth rings are small diameter so are very reactive when the wood dries. Choose a larger diameter "log" and baton a radial split blank. Enjoy.

[@jjjccc3036]

I love your shows, I've been living off grid for a long time . I've learned a lot of new stuff to do. Great job.

[@chrisoutdoors333]

Nice video dude. Just what I was looking for.

[@jackiehyder2339]

I saw you on Townsend's. As a fledgling wood carver and rv camper looking forward to learning from you. Thank you!

[@ralph9768]

Great video. Nice spatula

[@brentweigelt5365]

Love it!!! Key points, Simple, Easy to understand!!! I learned a few tips once again!!!

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

Heading out for a 6 day solo camp today. Can’t wait to try this and many of the other things you’ve taught me Dan. Btw, I totally get what you mean by enjoying bushcraft. Sure, I can take a lightweight plastic spatula with me. But making one while in camp and using it while I’m out there... I’ll be smiling the whole time.

[@fryeguy9939]

Dan the man from the real grand... Nice video.. I think I know what I am going to do during winter months..

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks Dan. This comes in handy when in the woods and you forget your spatula. Did some old style trekking in Oktober at Witts End and I forgot my spatula. With my hawk and knife I made a spatula in camp. I do make spoons and spatulas at home, but well I forgot my spatula. Take care.

[@kz900dohc]

Keep the awesome videos coming Man!

[@mouthboehm]

Great video!

[@chetwysko6574]

Love this stuff. I do alot of these little projects myself. On the forge and carving. And I have found so many tips and tricks watching your videos! Thanks man!!

[@Timothy_Jones]

Awesome video man!

[@dansmith6508]

Great information and you are an excellent to the point teacher. Subscribed and appreciating all your videos. Cheers.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Thanks much for sharing this great video!!! Blessings 😇🇺🇸

[@grimreaper6557]

you made that look very easy thanks for the tip always something new and useful on your chanel

[@WayPointSurvival]

Nice! Great demonstration of your deftness and skill with edged tools.

[@williamkeil8414]

Outstanding video, well done.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Impressive. You made it look super easy. Obviously, you've had a bit of practice.

[@lennypalmisano2511]

I Like Your Style! Thanx.

[@sospeciallyme9096]

thank you so much for this video. I haven't come across another like it. Would love to come to your bushcraft/survival classes, but am in Australia. Anyway I am still learning so much from your videos.

[@ebony5766]

Really enjoyed this. You have a great channel!

[@TheOtherBill]

Dan, I just have to say that the quality of your videos is so good that it almost looks fake - until you start interacting with it and prove it's real. Great camera work. BTW at about the 2:26 mark when you show the wood you picked to use, IMO the baton looks like an even nicer piece :-)

[@paulie2685]

I love doing this stuff too and you show detail you explain very well you get a A+ plus thank you or I can give you a red star and a red jellybean

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Nice! Ur a good carver!

[@Bushmanschool]

Nice vid bro. I want you channel to be bigger because you are great man.

[@benterwellen]

I'm impressed, turned out great......

[@johnf7017]

Nice job Dan! You make it look so easy. I will say it again you are an incredibly great teacher. Thanks for sharing. It was awesome to meet you at the show on Sunday.

[@lifewithlindsey1920]

Awesome! Great job! So fast!

[@michaelballinger6419]

Nice one, went on a spoon carving 1 day workshop and it's a lot harder than it looks. Good safety tips there on the ax work.

[@daskraut]

reminds me of the ray-mears-episode when he carved a canoe paddle. his buddy, ray goodwin - not to be outdone - tried it too and ended up with a spatula.

[@Thatsmisteroldguytou]

Dude is a genius. Rightous skills.

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Well done Dan good video

[@vancemccolm6309]

That was awesome!

[@goyemfather7632]

Hey Dan I'm a huge fan, what axe are you using in this video

[@saiga12forme88]

I want to know too.

[@jeremyhicks6367]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@outdoordauber]

Great vid and excellent instruction. Not to mention a fine piece of craftsmanship! If you get a chance, check out that Real Steel Bushcraft 2...I'm curious to know what you think of it.

[@badhat3051]

good job

[@prasetyo313]

Hello brother..great video...im from indonesia

[@keghinian]

Good job.

[@mikedendooven4490]

What knife did use to do the finer work on the spatula? What kind of knife would you recommend to use for the finer work when making tools/eating utensils in the field?

[@jamesosborn1628]

Very nice!

[@gebhardt244]

More of that content ... please

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Well done!

[@59chevt]

great job.

[@GuntherRommel]

Dan, do you happen to know any other Bushcrafters who are more focused on reenactment work than modern? Specifically Norse. If you do, great, if you don't, alright.

[@EPGunman]

Very cool sir

[@WinStunSmith]

I’ve heard some bushcrafters say not to baton an axe/hatchet, saying it will slowly broaden the eye, causing the head to slip. I have zero experience with axes (only ever needed a knife and machete), but I’m moving to the Rockies soon, and plan on getting one. What is your take on that? Seems like you probably have a lot of hands on experience, and I trust someone who actually uses the tools, versus someone who just read something.

[@hotrodhog2170]

Why did you use the center of that log? I always here the pith is to be avoided. Care to elaborate?

[@GaiasPupil]

Nice job

[@rlav2000]

Is that a Helko Werk hatchet?

[@Toys0714]

Is there particular woods that you want to stay away from when making something that will be in contact with food? Also when making a bowl for say stone boiling water?

[@coalcracker]

Use green wood (living) and try to stick with hardwoods. Softwood like basswood and tulip poplar absorb the liquids and end up rotting. At least in my experience

[@Toys0714]

Thank you.

[@zoehancock]

Some trees are poisonous such as Yew and Laburnum. Do not use poisonous trees.

[@LGSkywalker82]

I noticed you didn’t say “flipping veggies” lol. Potatoes count as veggies right?

[@Athreehourtour]

very very cool

[@MateirosRJ]

Nice...

[@1markeles]

Nice spatula. Let's see what kann I do. Thanks!

[@josephascroft4774]

Is quite important to make sure the wood is food safe

[@davidleasure9138]

nice job. looks like it came from walmart

[@wild-radio7373]

🤜👍🤛♡♡♡

[@olesuhr727]

Let's use the wood while we still have it!

[@ewelinaadama]

never more buy it in yusk/ikea

[@JustNeil1]

Flip the meat patty with your hatchet. 🥴