#AskPaulKirtley Episode 5 – Knife Sharpening, Knives & The Law, Bears In Sweden And More…
Welcome to Episode 5 of #AskPaulKirtley, where I answer questions about bears and camping in Sweden, bushcraft/survival knives and what we do with them when we are travelling or in public places, knife and oilstone recommendations for a beginner to learn bushcraft knife sharpening, where to park our car when going for a multi-day hike and how to stop getting bothersome bits in our boots…
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How To Sharpen A Bushcraft Knife
Bushcraft Knife Sharpening: Achieving The Correct Bevel Angle [YouTube video]
How To Create Really Big Sparks With A Swedish Firesteel [YouTube video]
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11 thoughts on “#AskPaulKirtley Episode 5 – Knife Sharpening, Knives & The Law, Bears In Sweden And More…”
Hullo Paul,
Another great show, very interesting the difference in bear behaviours. I would never have thought that. What I found useful was clarification on the legislation on knives. I’m going to Scotland in September for a week long fundamental bushcraft course and was worried about taking a knife and folding saw. I’m not now, I’ll be taking them stowed away deep inside my luggage. I think I’ll have a read of the legislation just to have it in my head! Thanks Paul.
Mind how you go!
Andrew
Glad it was helpful Andrew. Is it the Lochside course you’re doing in Sept? Lovely spot if it is…
Warm regards,
Paul
It is the Lochside course. Sorry it’s not one of yours Paul, it would be nice to say hello and thanks in person. Definately in the future! I’ll be going to Scotland with a healthy foundation in tree and plant ID.
Thanks Paul
I’ll try not to hate you too much Andrew 😉
Seriously, no worries. Dan or Keith or Nick or Foxy or whoever runs it will do a good job. I hired those guys for Woodlore when I was Course Director. I have a good nose for quality…
There’ll be some species up there you’ll not be used to seeing down sarf, notably Bird Cherry, Prunus padus. There’s some Red Elder, Sambucus racemosa around too. Keep an eye out for Wych Elm, Ulmus glabra. You might also see some Fomes fomentarius on birches up there. There’s also a range of coniferous trees in plantation sections from spruces to larches to various firs. And there are a tonne of interesting plants there too.
Make the most of it!
Cheers,
Paul
Thanks for the tips Paul. I will do my best to glean every ounce of knowledge that I can! Cheers Paul.
I’m sure you will Andrew.
Hi Paul,
very good.
Also here there are some brown bears and normally I do not take care of it due their lack of aggressivity.
But, last year in summer I can remember a mushrooms finder that faced and was injured by a bear female with their cubs, but it is normal if you head down all day with no “calling” sometimes
“bear”!!!
Thanks for sharing and warm regards.
Pierluigi Tucci
if I ever come to the U.K., I’m definitely going to sign up for a Frontier class, if they have one in Scotland. Been to the London area dozens of times but never long enough to do something like take a wilderness instruction course outside of the metro areas… wished the courses in canada were not just canoe oriented.
Hi Paul ,
thanks for your sharing . I am a hunter and I often make trips in the woods , your information can be useful to me very much . If given the opportunity I will come Frontier Busscraff to have more experience than . It is really amazing things !
Robert D.Scott
I like your content and video too. This is very knowledgeable and creative. Thanks!
I stumbled upon #AskPaulKirtley while looking for reliable information on bushcraft and survival skills, and I’m so glad I did! Paul’s Q&A video and podcast series is a treasure trove of valuable insights. The format is engaging, and I love that he’s addressing questions that many of us have. It’s like having a knowledgeable friend in the outdoor community, always ready to share practical advice. Highly recommended for anyone interested in honing their outdoor skills!