Cutting tools

Regardless of whether you set out on a trip equipped with a last generation camping, or only in the necessary equipment, You always need a few basic tools to prepare and light a bonfire and build shelter. In the wilderness of lost or damaged tools you will not replace new ones with new ones, Therefore, you have to watch them and take care of them. Some of them can be made provisionally. You have to be careful with such work, so as not to damage another tool, equally valuable, and sometimes irreplaceable. Always use tools for their intended use, taking into account your own skills.

Cutting tools

The basic tool on a camping and in the field is a good sharp knife. Almost any other tool can be replaced with a makeshift, but
Without a knife, it is extremely difficult. The ax is very useful for heavier work, But because of its weight, it is quite rare
An element of personal equipment. We take it on a car trip or using juic animals.

Kukri
It's big, A strong and handy knife, which was the traditional Gurkh tool of Nepal. Suitable for various works. This one was made of rear truck springs, made of high -quality steel, high strength. Similar knives can be bought almost everywhere in the world. Using such a knife, use gloves, To protect your hands against cutting. Keep it in the leather vagina.

Pocket knife
A good pocket knife is a very important element of equipment. It is useful for many things, especially then, when a regular knife turns out to be too big. Protect it from losing, Drink on a strong string and carry it on your neck or at the waist. Remember, That he would always be sharpened.

Wire ball
It is made of pieces of wire twisted together, ended at both ends, replacing the handles. Such a ball easily fits in a box with a basic set. Is a very practical tool, It successfully replaces a heavy ax on such works as cutting branches. Use it carefully, it is delicate.

Sharpening the knife

1 Moisten the sheet with water. The knife blade, pulling a sloping blade over the sheet.

2 After tightening the knife on one side, feel your finger, to what extent the edge of the blade has been cut.

3 STRAIGHT, trying to make the edge of the blade be cut symmetrically on both sides.

4 Drag the blade on the leather strap. In this way you will smooth the knife and strengthen the edge of the blade.