Nessmuk Trilogy... How many of you guys follow his teachings? - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T06:08:44Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/nessmuk-trilogy-how-many-of?groupUrl=outdoorliving&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFor his time Sears was a damn…tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-10-30:3181080:Comment:7121852012-10-30T01:58:58.326ZShlomo ben Mavedhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/ShlomobenMaved
<p>For his time Sears was a damn good writer, offering sage advice for the equipment that was available then but so were L.L. Bean, H. Kephart and E.H. Kreps…Later writers like Col. Townsend Whelan, Bill Riviere, Bradford Angier, Clyde Ormond, Ellsworth Jaeger wrote about newer materials and then authors like Ray Mears, Mors Kochanski, Colin Fletcher (The Backpacking Guru), Mykel Hawke about even still newer products,</p>
<p>I liked Sears’ writing and I have his book—actually, I just reordered…</p>
<p>For his time Sears was a damn good writer, offering sage advice for the equipment that was available then but so were L.L. Bean, H. Kephart and E.H. Kreps…Later writers like Col. Townsend Whelan, Bill Riviere, Bradford Angier, Clyde Ormond, Ellsworth Jaeger wrote about newer materials and then authors like Ray Mears, Mors Kochanski, Colin Fletcher (The Backpacking Guru), Mykel Hawke about even still newer products,</p>
<p>I liked Sears’ writing and I have his book—actually, I just reordered it and should have it this week...I just liked Jobson better of the older generation and Roy Mears and Mors Kochanski of the newest authors.</p>
<p>The thing is, the method of pitching a tent may be different but finding the proper location for it and your fire pit (if allowed), paddling a canoe etc. hasn’t change one iota since the mid 1800s when the first authors started putting articles in magazines…The ways of getting there have changed but the proper packing of the vehicle hasn’t nor has lashing your goods in the canoe changed all that much.</p>
<p>Now-a-days we’ll wear bug resistant clothing with scent control and moisture wicking capabilities, fleece for warmth and ripstop nylon with Gore-Tex for weather protection whereas they would have worth silk or cotton underwear, with khaki pants and a flannel shirt hip waders and a waxed cotton jacket for the elements…Enjoying the outdoors with their respective state of the art clothing and equipment and like the old adage says <strong><i>“There’s nothing new under the sun!”</i></strong></p>
<p>Every author had something to contribute whether it was just a new knot to lash something down with or a completely radical way of bush walking like Fletcher mentioned in his book...I gained knowledge from every one of them and every ten years or so I reread the oldies but goodies just to see what I'd forgotten which of late is quite a bit—what happens once you hit 60 or so.</p>
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<p><cite>Robert Burris said:</cite></p>
<p><i>Thanks Shlomo, for your contribution to this old outdoor opionion on "what's the best type of gear to take into the outdoors" and what some of our outdoor writers had to say about it, back in the late 1800's. The advise and information given by Mr. Sears back in that era, I am not taking his words and experience as more knowlegable and correct, than mine or my tutors of the outdoor world. I also realize there is alot of outdoor writers that their style apeals to alot more outdoor readers than ole George's does. I do beleive though that for his day, he stood up and told the outdoor world what he thought and ways for them to, carry less and enjoy themselves, alot more. Thanks, again, Shlomo for your opinion.</i></p> Thanks Shlomo, for your contr…tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-10-30:3181080:Comment:7121032012-10-30T00:31:46.642ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>Thanks Shlomo, for your contribution to this old outdoor opionion on "what's the best type of gear to take into the outdoors" and what some of our outdoor writers had to say about it, back in the late 1800's. The advise and information given by Mr. Sears back in that era, I am not taking his words and experience as more knowlegable and correct, than mine or my tutors of the outdoor world. I also realize there is alot of outdoor writers that their style apeals to alot more outdoor readers…</p>
<p>Thanks Shlomo, for your contribution to this old outdoor opionion on "what's the best type of gear to take into the outdoors" and what some of our outdoor writers had to say about it, back in the late 1800's. The advise and information given by Mr. Sears back in that era, I am not taking his words and experience as more knowlegable and correct, than mine or my tutors of the outdoor world. I also realize there is alot of outdoor writers that their style apeals to alot more outdoor readers than ole George's does. I do beleive though that for his day, he stood up and told the outdoor world what he thought and ways for them to, carry less and enjoy themselves, alot more. Thanks, again, Shlomo for your opinion.</p> I’m sorry I missed this posti…tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-10-29:3181080:Comment:7120612012-10-29T19:19:52.054ZShlomo ben Mavedhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/ShlomobenMaved
<p>I’m sorry I missed this posting.</p>
<p>I’ll be happy to contribute whatever I can to the thread. </p>
<p>How do you write about a writer that you like other then saying his style of prose, the way he relates his experiences to his audience appeals to you but whether on par with someone else, far superior or inferior to someone else is based totally on your beliefs, experiences and education…Why some people enjoy Steven King is beyond me and NO, I’m not appalled by the genre as I have other…</p>
<p>I’m sorry I missed this posting.</p>
<p>I’ll be happy to contribute whatever I can to the thread. </p>
<p>How do you write about a writer that you like other then saying his style of prose, the way he relates his experiences to his audience appeals to you but whether on par with someone else, far superior or inferior to someone else is based totally on your beliefs, experiences and education…Why some people enjoy Steven King is beyond me and NO, I’m not appalled by the genre as I have other writers of the same ilk…I just don’t like the way he writes…I’m not saying whether he’s a good or bad writer just that he’s a writer that doesn’t appeal to me.</p>
<p>John Jobson was like reading the oldsters just with more modern equipment—nylon instead of canvas, butane instead of naphtha since he wrote it in 1977 and with a more refreshing style of prose and discussing the use of station wagons and jeeps for camping vehicles…He had started writing for Sports Afield years before and I followed his monthly column religiously and really his book was just the cumulative articles bound together with a bit of new content added but that was fine.</p>
<p>I started reading in the mid 1950s and even if the books covered the same topics—and some even in the same order—I still found something new in every book I read although lots of it was just refreshing my memory of past books.</p>
<p>Alas. mine was a first edition, first printing hard cover that was autographed, dated and endorsed to me and would be worth around $200 today...I was able to, at least, replace the book after the fire--actually it was one of the first books along with Elmer Kieth, Robert Ruark and Peter Hathaway Capstick that I searched for.</p>
<p>Amazon.com used books suppliers have a number of his tomes for sale from one cent to $10.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/John-Jobson/e/B001KIRM4S/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1">http://www.amazon.com/John-Jobson/e/B001KIRM4S/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1</a></p>
<p>It is an outdoors book that really should be in everyone's library and for the book's price of a single penny and $3.99 shipping it's very affordable.</p>
<p>I also posted different book lists in</p>
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<p><br/><cite>Robert Burris said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/nessmuk-trilogy-how-many-of?groupUrl=outdoorliving&groupId=3181080%3AGroup%3A118287&id=3181080%3ATopic%3A371848&page=1#3181080Comment391804"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Shlomo, that's great! good to hear from you. I wish you could post some pictures of your area, I love that country. I use to own a Grohmann knife, I like the design and it was very well made for it's price. I gave it to a friend that is still using it today. You seem to be a well read outdoorsman. I have been asked to help get this group going again and I would appreciate any help you can give. Maybe pick one of the old camping gurus and tell everyone about some of their teachings. I would like to know more about Jobson, myself. Thanks</div>
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</blockquote> That's great Johnny, the Donn…tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-06-26:3181080:Comment:6533702012-06-26T18:03:57.936ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>That's great Johnny, the Donnie Special, is that Miss Jan's Donnie? I have never seen his knives before, well maybe one little one. Please post a picture if you can. Right now when I head into the woods, I carry my #54 Moose, a fixed blade 7' to 9" long and my swamp knife 15" long. On short trips, I carry just my Moose and Swamp knife.</p>
<p>That's great Johnny, the Donnie Special, is that Miss Jan's Donnie? I have never seen his knives before, well maybe one little one. Please post a picture if you can. Right now when I head into the woods, I carry my #54 Moose, a fixed blade 7' to 9" long and my swamp knife 15" long. On short trips, I carry just my Moose and Swamp knife.</p> Robert, I was just at a buddy…tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-06-26:3181080:Comment:6532662012-06-26T15:01:28.110Zjohnny twoshoeshttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/johnnytwoshoes
<p>Robert, I was just at a buddy's camp the other day and I knew we were going to be clearing some stuff out so I brought a tougher folder, but anytime I'm heading to the woods or on a trip I take three with me. As a rule I always have my lockback in my back pocket, the other two will usually change with the mood.</p>
<p>That day I was working at the camp I had my lockbck, a little 3 inch barlow as a back up and a tough working sodbuster knife. If I'm heading to a remote place, miles from the…</p>
<p>Robert, I was just at a buddy's camp the other day and I knew we were going to be clearing some stuff out so I brought a tougher folder, but anytime I'm heading to the woods or on a trip I take three with me. As a rule I always have my lockback in my back pocket, the other two will usually change with the mood.</p>
<p>That day I was working at the camp I had my lockbck, a little 3 inch barlow as a back up and a tough working sodbuster knife. If I'm heading to a remote place, miles from the nearest anything, I take a fixed blade along. A Buck 102, or a "Donnie Special". </p>
<p></p> I'd like to get back to this…tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-06-26:3181080:Comment:6533462012-06-26T14:28:32.541ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>I'd like to get back to this idea of carrying "three" pieces of cutlery on a trip to the wilderness. I carry different knives on my trips depending on the time of year and what our main purpose is on the trip. Like hunting or fishing or some other type of adventure. What do you guys carry on a trip and do you carry "three"?</p>
<p>I'd like to get back to this idea of carrying "three" pieces of cutlery on a trip to the wilderness. I carry different knives on my trips depending on the time of year and what our main purpose is on the trip. Like hunting or fishing or some other type of adventure. What do you guys carry on a trip and do you carry "three"?</p> Robert-that's one mean lookin…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-07-28:3181080:Comment:4008242011-07-28T20:48:35.117ZKENT GABLEhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/KENTGABLE
<p>Robert-that's one mean lookin' axe. Didn't know Nessmuk made them thru Marbels? I just ordered a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe (19" handle-1 1/2 LB. head). Got it from a British outfit called "Bushcraft" thru eBay for $115 including S&H, which is about the best price I've found so far?</p>
<p>I've got Nessmuk's book on order thru my local library. I'd never heard of him before & he sounds interesting. Good knives, axes, tomahawks - I love 'em all. Wonder if the law is going to…</p>
<p>Robert-that's one mean lookin' axe. Didn't know Nessmuk made them thru Marbels? I just ordered a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe (19" handle-1 1/2 LB. head). Got it from a British outfit called "Bushcraft" thru eBay for $115 including S&H, which is about the best price I've found so far?</p>
<p>I've got Nessmuk's book on order thru my local library. I'd never heard of him before & he sounds interesting. Good knives, axes, tomahawks - I love 'em all. Wonder if the law is going to start coming down on them too like they have with guns & knives?</p>
<p>I also sent my folding saw back to Gerber. We'll see what happens?</p> Kent, That's a Marbels double…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-07-28:3181080:Comment:4000932011-07-28T17:08:43.197ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
Kent, That's a Marbels double bit Nessmuk axe. I like it and I also have a tomahawk that I use if I need to hammer things.
Kent, That's a Marbels double bit Nessmuk axe. I like it and I also have a tomahawk that I use if I need to hammer things. Robert- that looks like a thr…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-07-26:3181080:Comment:3970472011-07-26T02:52:35.841ZKENT GABLEhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/KENTGABLE
<p>Robert- that looks like a throwing axe? I've been looking at Granfors Bruks axes but can't decide on their Wildlife Hatchet with a 13 1/2" handle or their Small Forest Axe with a 19" handle. I would be using it for general camp use mostly. While the Forest Axe would probably serve me better since I'm over 6' tall, the Wildlife Hatchet is lighter and could be easily carried on my belt. It sounds like the smaller hatchet could also be handier for dressing out a buck if I finally get the chance…</p>
<p>Robert- that looks like a throwing axe? I've been looking at Granfors Bruks axes but can't decide on their Wildlife Hatchet with a 13 1/2" handle or their Small Forest Axe with a 19" handle. I would be using it for general camp use mostly. While the Forest Axe would probably serve me better since I'm over 6' tall, the Wildlife Hatchet is lighter and could be easily carried on my belt. It sounds like the smaller hatchet could also be handier for dressing out a buck if I finally get the chance to go deer hunting with my son this fall. He'll be 43 this fall and I feel like time is slipping by way too fast.</p>
<p>That's something I've always wanted to do but I've always been a fishing nut-especially fresh water. I live in north FL but I sure miss going up to those fly in lakes in the Canadian bush. How I love true wilderness. </p> Gerber has been plagued with…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-07-26:3181080:Comment:3975242011-07-26T02:48:07.716ZShlomo ben Mavedhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/ShlomobenMaved
Gerber has been plagued with bad reviews on a lot of their products--Bear Grylls Survival Knife, their various machetes (recalled), the folding saw and shovel, the axe/knife combo (recalled) and numerous others--All Chi-Comm made.<br />
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The Gerber site has a section for recalls that you check out.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gerbergear.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gerbergear.com/</a><br />
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Gerber does have a superb customer service dept. and their shouldn't be any trouble receiving a replacement hopefully…
Gerber has been plagued with bad reviews on a lot of their products--Bear Grylls Survival Knife, their various machetes (recalled), the folding saw and shovel, the axe/knife combo (recalled) and numerous others--All Chi-Comm made.<br />
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The Gerber site has a section for recalls that you check out.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gerbergear.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gerbergear.com/</a><br />
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Gerber does have a superb customer service dept. and their shouldn't be any trouble receiving a replacement hopefully that has been improved upon otherwise you'll be sending it back again.