How to improve your carving skills with a Swiss Army Knife

In this Video i show you 5 tricks on how you can increase your whittling skills with a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife.
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You are the born explainer. I've been a teacher at technical school these last 25 years and I am not sure at all if I can match your abilities to break down tedhnical processes in an easy understandable manner. Love your big mock-up knives and the "write your name" analogy.

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12:21 This tool is so freakin' awesome! I bet Ernest Rutherford is proud of you now :D

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4:20 it's so awesome how many times I have seen these kind of "mock-knives" in your videos! And you even invested the effort of painting the handle red! I love every single bit of it! :D

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10:19 Wow this tilting of the paper was done perfectly to show how geometrically this smaller angle is created! I never even thought of this but now it's crystal clear.

[@csmatteson]

Felix, what you call practical, I still find wonderfully impressive!

[@censusgary]

If you use the small blade, you’ll automatically be doing Tip No. 1, cutting close to the ricasso, because the small blade is shorter, so you can’t cut as far toward the tip as you can with the large blade.
By the way, I bought your “Bushcrafting Projects” book, and I like it.

[@davidjacobs828]

Felix ....you're the master ....thee master ....
It's that simple ...
Thanks for sharing your phenomenal knowledge felix ....

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are an absolutely excellent teacher, my friend! Thanks so much for the simple explanations and the great tips!

[@FelixImmler]

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[@lesdrinkwater490]

More quality instruction from Felix. A very informative video. Thank you

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Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!

[@TheAirlock]

Oh my God! Brilliant teaching technique at 9:46! WOW!!!!!!

[@rafaelalvarez2060]

I watch the videos of this man sitting from an office. I really love how you lead your life outdoors. I envy you, sir. and excellent video haha

[@JKonings-es6yu]

Thank you. Apperantly i did a lot of things wrong. You are a very good teacher sir.

[@John..18]

Fantastic video Felix,, thank you,, 👍

[@gizmocarr3093]

I never watch a video you made and not learned something new. 🙂

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much my friend. Your comment makes me happy!

[@michaeljones5395]

Great Tips Felix! Thank you for sharing!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you for watching!

[@yellowdog762jb]

Felix, great tips as Always!
The shoving
Slicing motion also applies to using a machete as well. A few years ago I handed my nephew a machat hunting camp and asked him to cut some brush. A few minutes later returned saying that the blade was too dull to work. Knowing that was not true, I walked over to a small sapling and cut it into with one casual swing. His mouth dropped open!
He had been unsuccessfully hacking much smaller branches with the blade hitting at 90 degrees and no slicing motion.
I showed him how to hit the branches he wanted to cut at about a 30 to 40 degree angle, similar to the angle one would use to whittle a piece off the limb. Then I explained that he needed to swing the blade so that it also hit the item he wanted to cut with a little bit of a slicing action that draged a bit of the blade over the surface to be cut. He had much better results after that and a little practice.
I have seen others do the and thing ABC excert a lot of energy to cut just a few branches. Once you get your technique down, the machete does much of the cutting using just is own weight, you just have to steer it.
I'll keep your lessons from this video in mind while carving and when teaching others to use a machete.
BTW, I've heard other bushcrafters referring to the area between your torso and your knees as The Triangle of Death!

[@davidbenner2289]

Oh Great One, I carry a Swiss Army Knife. BUT, I also carry a "whittling" or "carving" knife by Old Timer with six specialty blades for more intricate cuts.

[@jacqueline7118]

Love your tips and tricks! Please keep them coming and keep smiling! Thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Jacqueline!

[@mikecurtis2585]

I love to do some Whittling! Always fun! Have a wonderful weekend!!

[@adammcguinness9950]

Thank you for sharing these tips. It’s always handy to be reminded of good carving techniques.
You’ve inspired me to make my own big wooden Swiss Army Knife. I’ve seen you use a couple of different ones now. They’re really cool.😊

[@MarkusZimmermann72]

Danke für den Workshop beim Bushcraft Jamboree. war toll dich mal persönlich zu treffen. Mach weiter so.

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Markus!!

[@deejayjames9450]

I always look forward to seeing your videos. Thank you again

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Thank you very much!

[@christhesailor]

Geniale Tipps, die ich super meinen Kindern weitergeben kann ❤

[@FelixImmler]

Das freut mich sehr!!

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Greetings Felix. Excellent video as always. Very informative and practical. The props are great. Thanks for all you do. Bravo.

[@denebarnett8644]

So professional and informative thank you Felix

[@jimf1964]

👉🏻 hellooo Felix! Stupid TH-cam stopped recommending you, so I haven’t seen you in a while. I know most of what you showed, but I remember when you talked about the slicing motion.
I’m used to using tools, and I have to admit, I looked at carving like using a chisel, which doesn’t slide as it cuts. When you pointed out that a slicing action is more efficient, it totally made sense.
Have a great week!

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i am happy that you are back!!

[@Frederic_S]

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[@John-wo5bp]

Felix I already use that techniques I developed it to suit me I always remember air not meat when carving meat being part your body better cut air not meat but I know you teach kids carving hope they wear hand protection I use catering cut proof gloves from amazon very cheap and comfortable highly recommended I also keep handy basic first aid tin but I find if you has something you never need it like umbrella you take it you get no rain if you forget it you get wet I been a subscriber for quite long time now I also teach carving with my barlow pocket knife or swiss army knife I collect barlow pocket knives for nostalgia and love them very strong work horses invented in Sheffield UK around 1600 much obliged for sharing exellent video 🇬🇧👍🐾🦊🇨🇭

[@dierampe]

Felix einfch bester Mann. Ich träume nachts davon, Dich in 7 Vs Wild zu sehen❤

[@FelixImmler]

Danke für das Kompliment...

[@Waldhandwerk]

Danke dir wie immer lieber Felix für die vielen guten Tipps! Beste Grüße Sepp

[@FelixImmler]

Danke lieber Sepp! Hab grad ein ziemliches Motivationstief... da freuen mich Deine Worte doppelt!

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[@alanbierhoff6831]

I’m a childish pragmatist so I found this video extremely helpful 😆
Your props are fantastic

[@Swimdeep]

Helpful as always. You are a treasure Felix. 💎🌿

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@Aco747lyte]

I love wood carving, Felix, so these new tips are going to be wonderful. I keep 3 separate Playlists of which 'Tips & Tricks' is very popular among my family. A *Big* thank you - and *hugs* Wendi 🌻 PS. I recently bought an excellent vintage set of wood carving instruments. In their own specially made box they are a joy. And so are you! 😊

[@paullambert4445]

Thanks Felix. You are right. I hardly ever use my small blades. I have stropped those blades, but don’t open them much. They are probably hair popping sharp.That will now change. 🔪🎸

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@SuperKlaus74]

Hey Felix es erscheint mir total logisch was du sagst und ich frage mich warum ich mir nie Gedanken darüber gemacht habe es hat schon einen Grund warum du der Meister of Swiss army knife bist vielen Dank für deine lehr stunde Ich werde in Zukunft mal drauf achten und deine Tipps in die Tat umsetzen 👍👍👍👍

[@Bluejay1968]

Very interesting video. Excellent tips and very well explained. Thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@TheLinuxGuy1]

Hello Felix! Another great video. You do an excellent job in explaining the techniques. Thank you for making these informative videos and sharing with the community. I loom forward to the next video. Have a good week.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your compliment!

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You're the Man Felix 👍

[@christianvalenzuela225]

Excelent wise carving techniques❤ many thanks!

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Felix. Noch ein Meisterklass! Danke nocheinmal. Bleib gesund. L.G. Nigel

[@dragon_long7213]

Hallo Felix,
ich weiß nicht mehr, wie viele deiner tollen Videos ich bereits mit Freude und Spannung ansah und wie viel, neben besserem Englisch, ich dabei lernte.
Doch nun muss ich dir endlich mal schreiben und zugeben, dass du selbst mir alten Hasen (60+) noch einiges beigebracht hast und dafür danke ich dir von ganzem Herzen!
Die Vic´s sind Tools, mit denen man ganze Sortimente weiterer Tools basteln kann und das macht den Unterschied aus. Wer weiß, was man mit seinem Messer alles machen kann, hat weitaus mehr, als die beschriebenen Funktionen und viele davon können nicht nur sehr hilfreich, sondern je nach Fall auch lebensrettend sein!
Ganz herzlichen Dank für deine weitergegebenen Erfahrungen!
Ich freue mich auf viele weitere Videos von dir und dir selbst wünsche ich ununterbrochenen Spaß an dem, was du offensichtlich mit viel Liebe tust!

[@FelixImmler]

Dein Kommentar macht mich glücklich. Vielen Dank!

[@OnTheRiver66]

This video showed me how much I needed to learn about carving!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment!

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks Felix. Great explanations as always. I have not done much whittling/carving since I was a kid. Your videos make me want to try again. I must rewatch your 10 minute spoon carving challenge again!

[@williamdroom5789]

From the groin to the tips of both knees is what we call the triangle of death. Don't carve there as there are large arteries and veins located there that can cause you to bleed out before you can get help. Always carve in front of the knees or on the outside of the thigh so a slip will be going away from your legs. Also make sure you are clear of other people.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your hint...

[@markrobinson2849]

Great video Felix! I learned a lot. Thank you for taking the time to make it and share it.

[@magician5440]

Always interesting. You put so much effort in🙌

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you. Your comment makes me happy!

[@micugly5391]

Wieder ein sehr gutes erklär und zeige Video von dir Felix 👍🏼 ich wünsch dir und deinen Lieben ein Entspanntes und schönes Wochenende LG Marc ✌🏼🍀

[@nicolasayastuy]

Im happy I found your channel. Thanks for your videos Felix! I don't even own a Swiss army knife... yet. But I enjoy all your content nether less.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@enriqueestebanantoniosuare6414]

You're a real inspiration, thanks Felix!

[@steffd]

1000 Dank für Deine tollen Videos! LG Stefan

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen dank lieber Stefan!

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Friday Maestro Felix, thank you for the new video of excellent practical tips on carving & whittling with SAK's. I don't do much carving & whittling with my SAK's and mostly I use the small blade to open clam shell packs. All the best, Steve in Tel Aviv.

[@JohnSmith-dd1ew]

Another outstanding video.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@davidkurle5418]

Awesome video, Felix! Cheers!

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Thank you very much!

[@willikebari5478]

Tolle Tipps, vielen Dank dafür lieber Felix!👍👍👍 LG aus Wels nach St. Gallen!

[@experience_nature_bushcraft]

Danke für das Video, war eine gute Selbstreflexion für mich.

[@Olyphoto7]

I always love your tips and tricks videos. I also have all three of your books in English, waiting for book four (no pressure 😂)

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Отличное обучающее видео 🦾 Помню в детстве папа точно так же учил пользоваться ножом 🤝👍🤗

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this story!

[@ArmaseTiro]

Great! Thank you for this video!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching!

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Great clip thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Simon!

[@jimpublic]

Hallo Felix, vielen Dank für den tollen Schnitzkurs in der Rhön (manches im Video kommt mir recht bekannt vor 😉) und viele Grüße an den sympathischen Schweizer Hugo Fleischkäs! Gruß Ivo

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa ha haaa 😂😂😂 vielen Dank Ivo!!

[@eugenetswong]

I can't wait to try these tips.

[@leslieaustin151]

All those are good tips, thank you- I’ll try to put them into practice. Les in UK

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Super ! 😃👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@toms_dayoff]

Hoi Felix!
Super Video! 👍
Es ist nicht nur wichtig zu erklären wie man was machen, sondern auch warum. Was der Sinn dahinter ist.
So mache ich des auch mit den Azubis bei uns im Betrieb. Da geht denen dann oft ein Licht auf, weil sie das Theoretische aus der B.-Schule dann praktisch umgesetzt sehen.
Das macht dann auch den Unterschied aus zw. Laie und Profi.
Messertechnik:
Als Kind habe ich oft mit der kurzen Klinge geschnitz, weil es für mich
a) einfacher war diese nachzuschärfen und ins Holz zu treiben,
und
b) um die große Klinge für den "Ernstfall" (kindische imaginäre worst case szenarien 😁) scharf zu haben.

[@lisuk66]

👋🔥✌️Hello, Felix. Thank's a lot 👍👍👍!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching!

[@AleksandrFedot]

Отличная азбука бушкрафта и вообще любого человека который что то делает своими руками. Up!

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Cheers from the Rocky Mountains, Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@maschih.5231]

Schönes Video und dir Physik hinterm schnitzen toll erklärt.

[@keeblem1]

Really useful ☺️

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@victorlopezescudero2139]

Gran video, gracias por enseñar. 😊

[@FelixImmler]

Gracias!

[@joshlikesfood1673]

I know its a good day when your face pops up on my notification section!

[@ducypoo]

I love the video but I did chuckle when I heard “tip number three” but saw “tip number four” lol 😉 💜

[@FelixImmler]

sorry for that..

[@ducypoo]

@@FelixImmler no need to apologize - you easily have some of the best content on the internet. And, while a tiny thing like that might amuse me a little, it is also not a flaw in an otherwise perfect video. It is rather a testament to the extremely high quality of your video production skills 💜

[@m005kennedy]

Excellent pointers

[@2adamast]

10:20 I make the distinction between a slicing cut and a skewed cut, the second position is skewed, where the first could be a push cut or a slicing cut.. Both slicing and skewed will boost cutting compared to a square push cut.

[@tsooma1]

Good video, congratulations.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@phila1714]

Very cool video! I just found my old sak and your videos and I'm amazed what these can do! Thanks for the vids and gonna check out your books 👍

[@jamessotherden5909]

This is information I never knew I needed. Thank you very much.

[@Michelle-Eden]

When I was a kid I started carving with a Swiss knife. I carved for a few years and sold a lot of pieces. The best advise I ever got was from an old carver who laughed at me and told me about the virtues of carbon steel.

[@micha5645]

Hallo Felix, danke für die wertvollen Tipps und die anschauliche Erklärung! LG Micha

[@FelixImmler]

Danke Micha!

[@snowhusk]

Wow, that's a very cool and dare I even say a genius design for an angle finder device that you've made! Love it!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@allemander]

I caught your “tip number four” voiceover when you were on tip number three. 😉

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Fantastic 👌 Help .!!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@acawap]

I always enjoy your videos, usually they're fun projects for me to try. This video changed my life, though. Well, my carving life anyway haha. Such good tips and as always, quality instructions and examples. Such a fantastic channel!

[@2371Anita]

I love to whittle. And with a Victorynox you can go out and chill when carving. The blade, the saw, the file and reamer awl I use a lot.

[@Ve-suvius]

Another amazing video.
Very thoroughly explained.

[@PuppetMaster8707]

The Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman is my all time favorite model

[@stevesinclair4159]

Me too!

[@derrabe6253]

Wie immer super erklärt!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍀VG

[@FelixImmler]

Herzlichen Dank!!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Once again -> Required viewing by anyone using an SAK. Thank you Felix ...once again.

[@atomsteel3205]

Super PROFESSIONAL BUSHCRAFTER VIDEÓ,,,,👍✌️🤝😇

[@filippodominici8746]

I love victorinox e i love your video thx

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@sosteve9113]

Great tips Felix

[@falkowunderlich8165]

Das hast du sehr gut erklärt... Gruß aus der Oberlausitz ( Zittau)

[@FelixImmler]

Dankeschön!

[@bobgeldoff]

Loved it cheers

[@vladimirmelnik6289]

Från de första orden insåg jag att det skulle vara intressant. Och han misstog sig inte. Felix, snälla fler videor som denna. 👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@AG8000]

Wie immer schön erklärt

[@MichaelR58]

Good informational video Felix , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

[@ernstandersen979]

Very good advice👍and very good explanation👍