Knife
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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.
Cuts and infection
First Aid
Cleaning a knife or axe cut properly in the field, closing and covering it, and knowing the signs that it has gone bad.
Sharpening a knife
Tools and Blades
Getting a working edge back with a stone and a bit of patience.