Wolf Wilds

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Tools and Blades

Knife, axe, saw, sharpening, and looking after them.

Axe and saw work Tools and Blades Cutting wood without cutting yourself, and keeping the edges alive. Batoning and feather sticks Tools and Blades Splitting small wood with a knife and a stick, and carving curls that catch a flame when everything else is wet. Carving camp gear Tools and Blades Tent pegs, a pot hook, a spoon and a pot lifter, made with a knife and a bit of wood. Choosing a knife Tools and Blades The one knife that does most camp and field work, what to look for, and how to use it without cutting yourself. Fixing gear in the field Tools and Blades The small kit that turns a ruined trip into an annoying afternoon. Sharpening a knife Tools and Blades Getting a working edge back with a stone and a bit of patience. Sharpening an axe Tools and Blades A file to shape the edge, a stone to finish it, and a few strokes with the stone every day in camp to keep it biting.