Classic Boy Scout Axe Sharpening Trick
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- This is a classic technique for sharpening your axe or hatchet when you're in the wilderness. Using simple materials that you can source from the environment around you and a couple of items that you pack with you, it's an easy way to effectively put a keen edge on your cutting tool. While this is still taught to some Boy Scout troops, not everyone knows this technique and it is certainly useful to the Bushcrafter or survival minded person.
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Another great trip down memory lane. Eagle Scout and 45 years in Scouting. Please do more!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
@Unknown Hiker Thanks so much! Being an Eagle myself, I welcome your son to the brotherhood. Congratulations!
I’ll keep that in my file, because that was a sharp idea. 😊 thanks for the video.
Have a good day .
Thank you so much! I thought it was a pretty Keen idea myself, lol!
Good tip, and I remember it from my scouting days. Our Scout Master also had us al acquire a little round stone, along with a flat stone and we made a pouch that allowed us to keep them in our pack. One for our camp knife and pocket knife. The other, round, for our hatchet. We carried our hatchet on our belt opposite of our camp knife, very proudly I might add. A hatchet around camp is perhaps one of your most important tools. As we progressed and our packs allowed. Several of us even obtained a simple folding saw that was kept with our pack. On another note your period attire is fantastic... woolen trousers and shirt, suspenders and woolen hat. The other prize item was a wool coat...the scout coat was solid red. Many of us sought after a red and black plaid to use during hunting season [all was before camo attire]. As the weather changed. We made a poncho from a old [ military] woolen blanket. You could wear a thick leather belt on the outside which had your camp knife and hatchet on it plus closed it up [the poncho] on the sides. Between it and your wool coat. They had to adjourned with the patches of the major camps you attended. Those were good days... camp skills, lead to hunting skills, fishing skills, adapting to the outdoors.
Sounds great! Lots of wonderful memories. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I remember this from my time in the Boy Scouts. I used my Scout manual so much, the front and back cover fell off. I am so glad to have knowledge of these things. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, and glad you liked it!
@@WayPointSurvival You are welcome. Watching these Boy Scout related videos got me to thinking about one of the things I really enjoyed about my time in Boy Scouts and that is the skill of orienteering through use of map and compass. I was the only one in my troop that liked it (everyone else hated it). I was pretty good at it back then (although I could stand to brush up on it). This brings me to a request, would you consider doing a video detailing orienteering with a map and compass? With all the GPS technology available today, I feel people have become to dependant on that and orienteering would be a good skill to have in the event the GPS technology is not available for whatever reason. This is just an idea as I know I would enjoy a refresher on this subject. Thanks again for all the effort you put into making these videos as well as teaching survival courses!
Thank you for watching the video. I haven't done a video on compass and orienteering because I teach that in my classes on site at the property. Thank you for the suggestion though!
@@WayPointSurvival That makes sense. Thanks for the response! I appreciate it!
@@WayPointSurvivalYes, but James, we can't all come to America and attend your classes in person - I'm in South Africa!
Great Boy Scout tips. When I was a kid I always wanted to be a Boy Scout. Unfortunately it never happened however I read the Boy Scout manual probably a 100 times and would practice the techniques from the manual on my own. Great series my friend.
Thank you so much Thaddeus! I really appreciate it.
Thanks for the time you put in making this video it's helpful and review of all things we should all know. Especially the little leather patch thing.
You're welcome and thank you for watching the video, it's always appreciated!
As a Scoutmaster of a Troop, I really appreciate the throwback intro & camp! Great tip for folks too!
Thank you so much for your kind comments and thank you for your time!
I’ve taught wood tools skills for many years to Scouts and Scouters. This is the technique shown in the Scout manual and the technique that I instruct. It works just as well on axes.
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Great tip! I'll definitely have to remember that one, I really don't care for cut fingers and hands out in the forest. Thanks for the video. Stay safe out there and God bless!
Thank you so much my friend! God bless you too!
I really like that campsite set up. Especially that white canvas shelter ! Love the Scout tips !!!!
Thank you so much my friend! I will probably do a video on how to set up the tarp like that . There are a couple of tricks to it.
@@WayPointSurvival yes please do. Also where to find such a tarp
Will do.
Never seen it done that way. I've always done it by hand and file away from the edge. But then again I'm an old pipe fitter from years back. 15 years experience grinding angles on 2 pipe. Using the final hours and hours a day. And making all kinds of crap. When filing a way you just have to worry about the little burr... but you learn how to knock it off pretty easy. They can only cut you from One Direction. I've made them sharp enough to cut paper. A lot of new axes you really have to grind down. It's a lot of work but it's sure worth it when you get there
Thank you so much!
Another good one Sir also an Eagle scout with 3 palms and involved is scouting for 35 years I prefer a puck over a file but still good to see old scouting technics being taught
Thank you!
Neat trick on the hand guard ! TAKE CARE..
Thank you!
When solo canoe tripping in the B.W.C.A. there is a reluctance to even pull out your knife to cut something.
Having a self applying tourniquet hanging on the top of your pack is cheap insurance. : )
Absolutely. Possibly one of the most important survival tools that people don't pack with them. And if they do, they probably don't place them in an easily accessible place.
That's a great tip, I spend a lot of time in the woods and some of that time is with a dull axe 😱 not anymore, I thank you once again.
Excellent! Thank you for watching!
Very good old school tip! I always enjoy your presentation. I hope you and yours are doing well brother! Take care.
Thank you so much, brother! We are all well, God bless you and your family too!
I loved being in Boy Scouts I actually made my son a holster for his Hatchet like I used to have when I was in Boy Scouts you swinging over your shoulder and it lays underneath your arm opposite side like an old gun holster in the pit but lower on you body not up in the pit.
I made it from an old set of tool bags I wore for many years.
Very good idea!
Thanks for the tip...good video...
You're welcome, thank you for watching and commenting!
thank you so much for helping me on my requirement
You're welcome!
awesome idea
Thank you!
Awesome great idea 💡
Thank you!
Keep those Scout videos coming!!
Thank you! I do hope to make more of them, so stay tuned!
WayPoint Survival Awesome!!
Great Trick. I am going to try it ! Thanks !
Excellent, thanks for watching!
So awsome I forgot that technique
Thank you for watching!
Sometimes I think the latest and greatest takes away from the outdoors experience. We need to know that simple old fashion works too. At the least a good backup! Love this Boy Scout Series.
Thank you so much, I couldn't agree more! So glad that you're enjoying the series!
Awesome tip !
Thank you !!!
Keep up the great work !!!
Thank you! Glad you liked it and found it useful!
James good day. I recently came across your vids this last weekend and have been going through them at a rapid pace. In this vid, you have a tent configuration I haven't seen before. Could you please share the name of the tent style, the size of the tarp used, and where I could find instructions on the setup. I'm really enjoying the cooking tips and tricks and your Stanley cook kit bashing is awesome. I hope you do more "memory lane" boy scouting skills, tips, and tricks. We need to keep these old school skills alive and well.
Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the channel and that you're finding the tips and tricks useful. Yes, we need to keep the old skills alive!
Great looking camp setup
Thank you!
Thank you!
Itll get er done for sure 😁
Thank you!
Good tip. Sometimes when one watches type like this at home they seem like safety overkill. But when you're out in the field, you are often cold, tired and/or distracted. It's very easy injure your self far away from quick medical care.
Just a quick note, when using an axe or hatchet to hammer with you might want to remove the mask. It seems counter intuitive, but the force of repeated hammer blows will cause the blade to chop through the welt and stitching of your mask.
Yes. Good point. However, the exception to this rule is if the welt is riveted on with copper rivets. Still, you do want to be careful and if you're going to be hammering a lot with it it is best to remove the mask.
Thank you 👍. (Order of the Arrow.)
Thank you so much!
An awesome video thank you for making it I really enjoyed watching it and keep up the good work man you're doing such an amazing job you're awesome.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
Nice vid.
Thank you!
Every boy scout handbook shows that.
Yes, that's why it's a classic. However, a lot of people weren't in the scouts and aren't aware of this.
I should have never lost track of my Boy Scout Handbook from 1961.
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Scouting since 1965 to present ! All these techniques can be found in old Scout handbooks ! Be prepared......!
True! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Curious about the tent
It's just a9x9 canvas tarp staked out with a center pole. thank you so much for watching the video and for your question!
Awesome video cool tips
Thank you!
Like your old school boy scout stuff. Good to see ya in the field. That was a great tip, thanks!
Thank you so much!
Use 2 hands on the file when sharpening a hatchet. One holding the handle and one on top of the end of the file. You will get more even stokes across the blade. Try a second stake to secure the hatchet handle.
Good points. Thank you for watching.
Can you do one on the charcoal can cooker
I'll have to look into it. Thank you for watching!
Every Idea's of your's compelling me to do comments on it. giving AWESOME in every video.
Sir I request you to do a Solo Survival on Island , catch and cook sea food, you some relaxing music, make DIY kayak, It would be great wouldn't it?
That would be a lot of fun!
@@WayPointSurvival if you do the stuff out there BY your Valuable hacks or DIY would make it more interesting,
I learned this trick in boy scouts and still use it today.
Excellent! Thank you for watching and commenting!
What type of of tent is that and did you make it your self if not who said you buy it from and how much thanks for the great videos
It's made from a tarp folded in a certain way, tied back and with a center pole. I will be making a video on the configuration within the next couple of weeks. Thank you so much for watching and for your question!
Great idea, an I can see the merit of it, but do you finish it off with a puck stone ?
Only if it needs it. Good question, thank you for watching!
I never thought of that I just hold it on the ground and run the file across it, I never had no trouble
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@@WayPointSurvival thanks
You're welcome!
@@outdoorvideoswithbrad You're welcome!
Looks good. Thanks for showing us. Take care.
Thank you so much!
Man I envy those who can simply bang a stick in the ground,
The name of place I live at translates to "Rock Bottom"...
Is there a version that uses rocks and boulders or even stones instead?
You can certainly use stones to prop the log in place and use stones to hold the axe. Good question!
You dulled the blade using the file. I could hear it lol. Great info by the way.
Thank you!
Great tip! Thank you.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Great tip , thanks for sharing , stay safe , God bless !
You're welcome, thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for another informative video.
You're welcome, my friend!
Nice salty hat. Texas
Thank you!
Great idea James . Thanks for sharing your knowledge once again. ATB. Nigel
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Thanks Brother keep them coming!!!
Thank you!
Makes me wish I didn’t stop at Webelos
There are some pretty cool things as you go up the ranks!
Jump to 2:25 to skip the opening
Unless you like the vintage style opening.... :)
Great tip brother. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Chief! Glad you liked it!
Absolutely great and useful video! Thanks James ATB Sam Adler
Thank you, my friend!
What kind of tent is that?
It's just a 9x9 canvas tarp staked out with a center Pole and the flaps tied back. Thank you so much for watching and for your question!
Have you done a video on that tarp setup?
No I haven't, but I will put it on the list to film within the next couple of weeks. Thank you so much for asking!
@@WayPointSurvival thx
You're welcome!
What kind of file do you suggest ?
I like a medium or fine file preferably an older Nicholson file. It's better if it has a single cut on one side and a double cut on the other side. Thank you for watching and for your question!
Ever wonder how files are made?
I have investigated the process before to some degree. It's pretty neat!
@@WayPointSurvival every time I sharpened my ax I've wondered
Well the metal is worked while it's in a softened or annealed state. After the grooves are cut and the metal is shaped then it is hardened to the proper degree. Blacksmiths used to do it by hand in the old days. It's pretty amazing when you think about it.
SAS Survival guide... Page 200 but I like your idea better
Thank you, much appreciated!
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Thank you!
It'd be great if you knew Earth isn't a sphere or globe or spheroid or whatever they keep changing it to. Compass points North which is the middle of the level Earth and South is around the exterior.
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@@WayPointSurvival you’re welcome. I like the tarp tent set up
I like your videos...they remind me of the old days, but your camp seems contrived and a bit set-up.
Another thing...I've been camping in all sorts of climates and northern forests, and I found that a great many of the "Boy Scout bushcraft" tips seem to be written by armchair woodsmen. The tips might work, but are usually inefficient and require way too much preparation for a simple task. When in the bush, I will use a stone (if I forgot my pocket sharpener) to put an edge back on my axe, and the fancy axe holder takes more time to set up than the actual sharpening. Typical armchair bushcraft advice.
I will often go back to my old outdoor scout cooking books, or "survival" manuals(from the '50's)...for a good laugh...but not much practical advice.
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fire pit is too close to tent; NEVER cook next to tent! smells will attract animals!
It depends on where you are. A proper fire pit should only be one full step away from your shelter for warmth. However for cooking, if you are in major predator territory, you definitely want your food and cooking smells at least a hundred yards from where you sleepl
I think a lot of other peoples experience with Scouts were a lot different than mine. We never did anything. In our area it was run by the parents and the father's didn't stick around that long being involved with it. They had to work too much. I remember our Scout meetings being at someone's house and their mom being the Den leader. Now when I got in the Boy Scouts that was a whole nother story. It was a cranky old guy that turned out to be a straight-out pedo. Soon as my parents heard the rumors I was out of there. Luckily I wasn't in his special circle of boys. I was in the group that had to sit in his basement reading boys life, while his "A" group... received special instruction behind the barn. I remember when the Scandal came out the police covered for him said he was a pillar of the community and trusted scoutmaster for over 45 years. They wouldn't do anything about it. I think there was about eight boys involved. That shit wouldn't fly today. I always wished I had been in a group somewhere cool where we could have gone camping and there was actually good people running it. All I got was a book. Had to do everything myself in front of a parent and have them sign a piece of paper to get my merit badge. I think my parents were harder than anyone. A lot of times they didn't even understand what I was doing.
Sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you also for watching and commenting on the video.
Well there is a law suit going on currently. So those unfortunate issues can be resolved.
@@ronthompson2366 you can't resolve issues like that with money. A lot of those boys lives were destroyed. God only knows how many of them committed suicide. And besides, is it really the organization's fault? When they had reports of someone doing something bad they put them on a list and wouldn't work with them anymore. I don't know if they kick this guy out of the Boy Scouts or not. I never really heard after that. I'm just saying charges were filed against him as far as I know. I really don't know what people expect from a big organization that is worldwide. They set up a program. Basically a guidebook. With a list of activities a volunteer can do to help local boys. It really is up to the group of parents in that area whether or not they are going to be involved and who is going to be the scoutmaster. Shouldn't the parents have investigated these people? I mean sure once they're in there in. And you're supposed to have a certain number of parents volunteering to help. We didn't have a lot of enthusiasm here. Most people have jobs. They want to send their kids to something good but they don't have time to do it themselves. And bad people have always looked for opportunities to get it intended victims. Which really makes sense. If you're into race cars and love race cars you're going to hang around the track. If you love women then you hang around where women go and try to pick them up. And if you are in to children historically you get with their single mother, or become a coach or scoutmaster. But I really don't see why bankrupting this organization that merely sold handbooks and merchandise is going to solve any of the problems. In fact let's look at the Supreme Court and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in particular who aided and suing the Boy Scouts and forcing them to allow homosexuals as Scout Masters. Gay men in multiple surveys have admitted to being with boys under the legal age limit. Over 80% of them admit to it. There's a large number of them that outright say they believe it's right and there are clubs they join. It's a worldwide thing. Hollywood normalized homosexuality. But only to use it as a stepping stone to pedophilia. At this point the entire lawsuits about money. The organization owns the land the boys would go to summer camp on. About a billion dollars worth of land. They want to force them to sell it at an auction where they can buy it up pretty cheap themselves. And then they will turn around and sell the land to places like China for a profit. And make no mistake the victims May receive some money but the lawyers are going to receive a hell of a lot more. Do I want money sure, am I going to get it probably not. Would it matter if I did? Not for what happened back then that I witnessed. Money always helps people out in the Here and Now. Some of those boys have probably kneaded therapy or been on therapy for decades. I really don't think anything's going to be resolved other than China picking up some Choice land here in the United States. A few people receiving some money. And law firms getting even richer.
@@captainfragger6295 Ummm, I only wanted the individual to know that there is some action being taken currently. The decision to use the resource or not is not my decision. It's up to them. As to whether or not it resolves anything or is enough... well again that is something that those individuals are going to have have to decide. It was 1950 when I was in the scouts, we weren't a big troop. It was through the church my folks attended. It offered us a chance to go camping and fishing. All the parents knew one another and yes our Scout Master. Our fathers were always invited to join our camping trips and assist with the bigger camps. Which they did if work allowed. I can tell you that it would not have gone over well had any sort of issue occurred different times.... and well I will leave it at that. I find many things about how people think about many things in today's society. But I am not here to get into that with you or anyone else. It's the wrong forum for the discussion. So again I offered a resource, accept it or not. That decision is not mine to make. But I am going to offer a suggestion. Volunteer and be the difference to correct a wrong and lead . Vice sitting on the sidelines and taking no action at all other than complaining. Make time in your busy schedule. Scouting was more than just camping and learning outdoor skills. It was about teaching young men to be prepared and to follow the scout oath. To be better citizens, the rest... camping, fishing, knot trying, canoeing... all that was just fun..but also... team building skills.
@@ronthompson2366 sounds like you had what I hear a lot of people have which is the way it should have been for everyone. I cannot volunteer my knees need replacement and I have bad health. I go camping out of my car or off my motorcycle because I am handicapped and can't walk very far. Few years ago I used to go all the time. I love hiking through the woods. I miss being able to walk.
Doesn't really look that handy. Seems like the peg gets in the way of the file a lot. Also, you're forced to sharpen one side of the edge with your off hand, making it hard to get a consistent angle.
It works pretty well and it's one of the recommended ways to sharpen your axe in the old Boy Scout manuals. How handy it is, I suppose, is up to the individual. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@WayPointSurvival check out timestamp 4:54 where you bump your file into the peg. The edge is right over the peg, you can't get a good stroke in anyway. At 5:21 you can see the wobbly stroking that happens when you use your left hand. Either you implemented the method in the handbook poorly, or the method in the handbook is not good.
The mistakes are all mine. I should have used a smaller diameter log as well. Hindsight is always 2020. Thank you for responding!
Lookn like Dick Tracy in this one
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Very good info!!! Great editing. I'm new to you tube you can check out my videos and see for yourself, I don't know how to do the editing lol. Great video.
Thank you!