Easy Spoon Carving - Without a spoon knife

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9 жыл бұрын

Spoon carving is a ton of fun, and you can even go as far as to leave your spoon at home when you hit the trail if you have a knife on you. It just takes a bit of practice.
In this video I take you along as I carve a crude, yet simple wooden spoon using only my Mora Bushcraft Black knife. That's right, no special spoon knife needed. Although spoon knives are wonderful to use, practicing this skill will allow you to leave that spoon at home on your next trek out into the wild.
Here is the knife I primarily used in this video: amzn.to/1Hsay2S
Some benefits of mastering this skill...
- one less thing to pack
- one less thing to keep track of
- every ounce counts :-)
I'm no pro, but my guess is that if I can do this, you can do it, so get out there and try it. If you think about it, send me a picture of your spoon to my facebook page. I'd love to see them.
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Intro music for this video was written and recorded by myself.
Other music in this video came from the KZfaq Creator Studio.

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@Stjernholmification 7 жыл бұрын

If you are lazy, you can put a small hot charcoal in the hole of the spoon, let it lay for a while until it has burned a bit down, take it of, and then use the rock as you did like sandpaper. Then you win time, effort and energy ;). It gets more even, and the rock removes the last burnt parts, and if not, you can remove it with the knife! I just wanted to share this tip that I got from a survival expert :)

@WindsongPodcast 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea thanks!

@chloedemeter5473 2 жыл бұрын

Can also use a bowdrill spindle the size and curve of the hole you want. The hole won't be oblong though so if you want that you'll have to do 2 holes and keyhole join them.

@dadaddy4296 Жыл бұрын

if i use a random branch can it be poisonous?

@AndyJohnson3leftturns 9 жыл бұрын

A few years ago I took the scouts into the High Uintahs for their first backpacking trip. We got to carving and I made a spoon with a bowl that look like the face of a duck. We called it the duckspoon and someone would say duckspoon... then everyone else would say ooooooooh! ~ just like the 'Ducktales' theme music from the 90's. Good times. I used a Gerber epic and a Gerber Multitool. I have a Condor bushcraft and a Mora 164 now. Much easier.

@davidspassage 9 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@todd5198 8 жыл бұрын

I have done it with a swiss army knife, it was not easy, but I wanted to prove to my self that I could do it a simple pocket knife, I recommend caution when using the blade tip on a folder though, and expect it to take a lot longer this way, I just did as a challenge and did enjoy it. I do a lot of back porch whittling in place of TV when weather allows.

@joed5098 8 жыл бұрын

I just made a fork and spoon this weekend with a Victorinox Camper Swiss Army Knife. Thanks for the great "how to" vid!

@taoyakaprincess 5 жыл бұрын

That's the same knife I used 😁😁😁

@jonathonlang1844 4 жыл бұрын

Used a basic victorinox to do a spoon like this in my first phase of survival training. We arent supposed to pack any extra tools so we hollowed the bowl out with a bit of hot coal, and just kinda scraped out the burnt bit, but the rock idea is genius, ill definitely keep an eye out for some smaller coarse stones when i go back to the field.

@taoyakaprincess 5 жыл бұрын

I used a Victorinox Camper Swiss Army Knife and it was definitley more difficult using a folding blade, but in the end I got it and I'm very proud! Thank you so much for this tutorial, it was so helpful and I'll be using this in my upcoming hiking trip!

@elderhiker7787 6 жыл бұрын

A very packable spoon knife is a modified SAK Trekker. The knife maker William Collins has a how-to video about how he modified the screwdriver and the can opener into a chisel and a spoon knife. So, in effect he has a main blade, a small saw, a chisel, and a spoon knife in a very useful tool that is highly packable. When at home in my shop, I use traditional carving tools such as small gouges and chisels. I don't have a spoon knife (hook knife) because I find them too big for small spoons. They are okay for kuska and bowls, but spoons need a smaller cutting edge. The Trekker mods that I learned from William Collins' KZfaq channel are ideal for the trail.

@Cam-gb1cu 7 жыл бұрын

The sound of the knife on those corners was amazing

@drytool 5 жыл бұрын

Dude's a little fast and loose with his carving technique, I'm astounded he didn't cut himself!

@Redarkrome 8 жыл бұрын

Very interesting project! With my best compliments. I think that it's the right way to learn how do a wood spoon. In real emergency situation, of cours that nobody have many special tools for do that ;-) You are a great! Thanks for sharing. Greeting from North West Italy. Bye, Dario.

@yo-jz8ti 2 ай бұрын

Listen, all i had is an old, small kitchen knife, a grindstone and enough boredom and determination to make a spoon.. AND IT WORKED!!!! it did take really long and the spoon is a little small but i can gift this as a salt spoon or something!! thank you so much, without this video there wouldn’t be my new small spoon! i have two days left, let’s see how many more spoons i can make :)

@toddklekotka3340 9 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial! I've been wanting to make some spoons to use for cooking and what not, mainly to replace the ones my woman has since they are getting old. Im sure she will appreciate some nice spoons, especially ones I made for her myself!

@davidspassage 9 жыл бұрын

Todd Klekotka They are sure fun to make :-)

@biblicallyaccurateangel2476 Жыл бұрын

“my woman” aww 🥺 that’s so cute omg

@nunyabiz6592 11 ай бұрын

Better than my man lol

@coojsta69 9 жыл бұрын

Finally someone on youtube that can make a spoon only with a knife ..... im waiting for my mora companion to arrive ....when it comes im gona try this out

@davidspassage 9 жыл бұрын

coojsta69 sweet! Let me know how it turns out. Would love to see a picture.

@jamesmiddleton6464 8 жыл бұрын

I made several with some knives I "made" using lauri blades. I ordered the blades and made handles and sheaths. The knives were very satisfying to do and the spoons were a great functionality test. All in all a good time with a useful result and a new skill.

@felipesader5617 8 жыл бұрын

I used a martiini arctic carving knife. It was my first time carving and this tutorial really gave me the confidence to give it a go. thanks!

@VoGusProspecting 6 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely inspiring. I found myself without a spoon hiking here in Australia last year and whittled something that worked but didn't look anywhere near as nice as that! Subscribed to your channel too.

@maureenmango1 8 жыл бұрын

After you have sanded or worked with the knife enough to get those straight cuts out a piece of lined paper can polish your wood. You would need to fold the paper up and it will work very nicely in polishing it up a bit. I've made a nice picture frame and polished it with the lined paper and it came out beautiful.

@danielcamara9695 3 ай бұрын

I just made a spork using the victorinox ranger grip knife. Thanks for the great “how to” video

@zactryon7784 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have not been wanting to buy a hook knife just so I could make spoons lol. Seeing the quality of your work here tells me that with time patients and practice, I can knock out spoons just as well as with a hook knife. The rock idea is awesome too. really a great piece of knowledge to add to the skills list. Thanks again!

@davidspassage 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. :-)

@terryshrives8322 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I use the Mora 511 for this sort of carving. It works great!

@waynebrettonwood2178 8 жыл бұрын

I think it's grest you used the bushcraft black and nothing else. great job

@fog360 8 жыл бұрын

I use any of my bushcraft knifes but I draw the spoon part and make a cross on it.I then do some deep slices to hollow out the spoon part.Then just tidy up the edges.You did a great job on yours.Amazing work brother.

@CabinDweller 2 жыл бұрын

Been looking for a video on doing this without a spoon knife, awesome tips!

@Gent-gl4hv 9 жыл бұрын

Nice to see detailed instruction on items you will need and can use. Please do more of this type of video!

@davidspassage 9 жыл бұрын

Sig Sauer Stay tuned ;-)

@montanafamilytrails 5 жыл бұрын

Swo-o-o-op it around. I love it! I’m going to try this next time I’m sitting around the campfire.

@shadowblastmobilegaming7445 8 жыл бұрын

I used the Becker BK-9 to carve mine. It was a bit of a challenge but it helped a lot while I was making stew. Thanks for the tutorial!

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

+Shadow Blast Cool! Thanks for sharing :-)

@ogrebloodchief 3 жыл бұрын

Dude that was impressive. Nice job. EDIT: Also using a Mora.

@Doomsdaygirl8186 7 жыл бұрын

Very good video I was using your tips while carving! spoon turned out great.

@or4 3 жыл бұрын

I made one from a sharpened screwdriver, it took about 2 weeks to make but it is my favorite spoon

@terrygwilson9628 Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed and liked. Thank you for the video and superb teaching skill. I am a rank beginner as of yesterday, after ordering some basswood. It was suggested to me to give this a go, as I recover from a long illness. My anticipation level is high. I already own several Mora’s, so ready set go. Thanks again.

@eveannekelly6832 5 жыл бұрын

I'm using a mora 122. Love the video, thank you!

@tamageskadub 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!

@Anon-gf6uo 7 жыл бұрын

I'm having a go at whittling now (just for fun) and I'm doing a spoon using a opinel no.9 brilliant knife very sharp :)

@branch42 5 жыл бұрын

jeff white's knives are tanks! that cut. I have used a little Icelandic style belt knife sim. Palli Kristjánsson's, worked well on green apple and cherry.

@eoinoceallaigh2472 6 жыл бұрын

haven't done spoons but have carved a few pipe bowls with my Condor Bushlore, best knife I've ever owned for woodwork

@BlindOwl-Outdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful, thanks

@nunyabiz6592 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, made a ton of those spoons. Typically use my puukko due to the size and supreme edge it has. Nice video, thanks for putting it out there

@EdwinDueck 8 жыл бұрын

I used a Swiss army pocket knife, it worked. It wasn't great, but in a pinch it works fine.

@keitharoo1962 5 жыл бұрын

I so need to try this. Thanks so much for the video!

@rockyjean3664 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that you chose not to use the hook knife. I have only a pocket knife. You are the first i found doing it that way. Thank you so much!

@Biblicalgiants 7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'm gonna try to use an Esee 4 for one of these spoons..I've never done this though..lol..good video!

@ron78 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve used mora black, ltwk patriot, and several others. Depending which had at hand. Great video keep them coming

@johnmoder5306 3 жыл бұрын

The Trick with the rock is very cool. Thanks!

@GrasDeRost 7 жыл бұрын

Very good job!

@joanneg7646 Жыл бұрын

That was awesome!

@zahravereecken3515 7 жыл бұрын

I always use my Opinel

@ipalmclips 5 жыл бұрын

Which Opinel?

@rowanfernsler9725 4 жыл бұрын

ipalmclips his opinel

@Beyondthebackyard-au 3 жыл бұрын

Great to watch, I will try it with my elk ridge bushcraft this weekend and let you know how it goes.

@GalacticSmallPeePee 2 жыл бұрын

I love mora knives, i also use a Mora Knive. Its a Mora Companion Spark

@kennyb2497 7 жыл бұрын

A1 stuff. Used my Carbon Mora Companion. Good idea about using the knifes spine to smooth it out

@jumpoffa5011 8 жыл бұрын

I have used a old pen knife for the small spoon and fork while in the U.S.Army. Saved my life.

@davidleasure9138 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on that spoon

@willames363 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, I've made a crude spoon a couple of times using my Victorinox Hiker Swiss Army Knife!

@HomeImProveMentHow 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work though using a knife good job thanks for sharing appreciate your time and making this technique known thank you Ken

@handicamper101 8 жыл бұрын

Super great tips.. thank you.

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :-)

@lachlanthomas4164 7 жыл бұрын

David's Passage I used a bear Grylls survival knife and it is working out fine. Great video

@randomfox9970 6 жыл бұрын

+David's Passage I has a swiss army knife with a excellent saw on it less to carry can get a scary crazy sharp edge on it too with my DMT diamond sharpeners highly recommended 👍🐺🐾

@surge1899 7 жыл бұрын

I like my Ontario Bushcraft Field knife best for these types of tasks. Cool video.

@davidspassage 7 жыл бұрын

I've heard a lot of good things about that knife.

@bordertubersrogersneumann7691 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@WildTuscanyBushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial !!! Thanks for sharing it! cheers Mattia

@conorreilly7337 8 жыл бұрын

u seem like a really nice guy, i love u videos and i can always follow them thx soo much man u rock

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

+Conor Reilly Thanks for such a kind compliment :-)

@EventyrsorenDenmark 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video.Thanks a lot !!!!!

@Airik1111bibles 7 жыл бұрын

Even though my Garberg is heavier I like to use it because of the belly, it really does great with scooping out bowl shapes. Another good thing to do is not make the stick short, make your spoon scoop in the middle of the stick, that way you have better purchase, once its close to done than cut off the extension. This helps from causing the spoon to not split as easy, also I turned my Garberg into a scandivex it really works great and gives ya lots of control when carving. Its a very small convexing on the fine edge blending it into the scandi grind, I love the Garberg more and more each day, its an awesome EDC. Just MHO😉

@danielratliff9842 8 жыл бұрын

I like to make the dimple and then put a coal from the fire in it and then sand it down

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Ratliff Do you ever have problems with the wood cracking? I've tried several bowls this way, and can never keep them from cracking for some reason.

@danielratliff9842 8 жыл бұрын

I've just done it with spoons but I would say it is an issue with both

@ryanharnell9268 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. My main is my Mora Black so this was cool to see :)

@nytekorelegacy7200 8 жыл бұрын

very helpful! thankyou!

@hermanalcaraz2113 8 жыл бұрын

I used my swisschamp. came out pretty nice.

@Amandahugginkizz 4 жыл бұрын

This video is asmr the carving sounds 😍🤩

@adrianlucio38 7 жыл бұрын

I used my esee izula II and the candiru, it came out pretty good

@brigitteseward9325 8 жыл бұрын

cool video- & thanks for the tip using a stone for sandpaper :) used a Swiss army knife on mine

@alexanderpadonkoff5593 9 жыл бұрын

Great work,great knife and great video )) Only knife and no fire.

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

+Alexander PadonkoFF Thanks :-)

@muddingking7849 6 жыл бұрын

I did what you did and it turned out good

@cmcclellan9721 7 жыл бұрын

I've made two. One with a french trade knife, and one with a Bush One. Both turned out great and the Bush One spoon I am still using. I carved a similar spoon ton the video with two exceptions. 1): I carved the underside of the spoon from halfway point of the bowel to the end at a flat spatula type angle. great for scooping up and getting right down to the surface. and 2): at the other end (handle) I carved it flat like a "mini" spatula. Gets that "partially" stuck-on bits of food. Not a biggie but...................looks interesting. Didnt use a rock, but nice idea. will do that next one I make. Thanks for the tips.

@goo5976 8 жыл бұрын

+David's Passage I am not sure of the name of the wood. I'm not really versed in how to identify different types which is making this a drawn out process. I think your suggestion of sanding it more would be the only realistic solution due to my lack of knowledge on different woods. Also, when making the bowl for the spoon, it really is difficult to cut into the wood without splitting it. Benchmade is very expensive but lasts for a lifetime and never chips or loosens for the most part. Barrage 580 has lasted me years and it has only the smallest iota of blade play up and down. Beautiful, but expensive. Best knife I've ever owned. Thanks for the reply, and sorry for the late response on my end. Take care.

@guusdejong2523 9 жыл бұрын

I'd probably use a Case canoe or stockman pattern, small blade (pen on the canoe and spey on the stockman) for the spoon part and the larger spear blade on the canoe for the rest. On the stockman I'd use the sheepsfoot for carving the rough shape, the clip blade is my food knife

@noelpatterson6008 8 жыл бұрын

your awesome! i used a bahco 2444 .

@Weemanfaescotland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for that video, Kind Regards James Fae (from) Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Part of the uk 🇬🇧 😊 👍

@HoangAnVu 9 жыл бұрын

I Enjoyed this. Make more DIY

@enzoswoodshop1052 Жыл бұрын

nice spoon! Usually I use a hook knife, but every now and then I do it similar to how you did in this video. Usually, I use my daily carry knife, which is a Short Ka-Bar (model 1256). When I'm in the woods I carry a Buck 124, but in daily life at work, home, and around town I carry that short Ka-Bar. It has similar dimensions to your Mora Bushcraft.

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 2 жыл бұрын

The Mora Kansbol works very well. I also used the Mora companion. Take care.

@MrFlacen 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea. Just finished mine with a Norwegian sheath knife from Helle. Added some olive oil as well and it turned out pretty nice.

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

+MrFlacen Sounds beautiful!

@madferret2045 8 жыл бұрын

+MrFlacen Damn do I love those knives. Which one did you use?

@kaden6054 4 жыл бұрын

I also love my morakniv, it is cheap, well made/lasts a long time, can take a pounding, and is great with a Ferro rod for making fires!

@kitta9016 4 жыл бұрын

I did this with the mora 106 and it worked very well :)

@waynebrettonwood2178 8 жыл бұрын

awesome video man thank you !

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :-)

@kyledillow3923 9 жыл бұрын

I used a SOG Fielder. Turned out really nice.

@nuhjus 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Going to use this style to make spoon with scout girls and boys in Finland :)

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very good. Take care.

@gavingaming123 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, subbed your channel. All the best from Scotland. Garry

@JoshFugate 9 жыл бұрын

Great video Dave! I have carved a spoon using my Buck Vanguard. Don't own a spoon knife, but do enjoy carving the spoons. Keep up the great vids!

@davidspassage 9 жыл бұрын

It's very therapeutic. Thanks for watching. :-)

@matthewpittman2481 2 жыл бұрын

I made a similar spoon on a long ago campout back in BoyScouts, using my old Ulster BSA Deluxe pocketknife.

@davidbrown-vd5wo 7 жыл бұрын

I use my TOPS BOB all the time for my spoons and they turn out great!

@danieldelapena8369 8 жыл бұрын

I've used the knife on my leatherman before. I was just messing around but it came out pretty good. also a tip you can use after you get it smoothed out is to use the wood shavings as sand paper and it puts a very smooth and polished finish on the wood. oh and it's been put to good use my little niece uses it to play kitchen.

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel De La Pena I've never "sanded" with wood shavings before. I will have to give that a "go". :-)

@stgeorge6947 6 жыл бұрын

Daniel De La Pena yea that's how they did it before sandpaper was invented

@DanielOBrien_Argentiumfox 6 жыл бұрын

Love my Mora Companion HD, or my Hultafors Expedition for a little widdling.

@K3V0382 2 жыл бұрын

I've done it with a swiss army knife. It turned out well, but took a bit more time to do so. Remember to rub the spoon with oil after you carve it.

@Smitty-hr2mg 9 жыл бұрын

did same thing with Ka-Bar short. 5.25 in blade, 1095 carbon steel blade. Best 50 $ knife I have purchased.

@davidspassage 9 жыл бұрын

Caleb Smith I've never owned a Ka-Bar, bu my friends who own them really like them.

@Smitty-hr2mg 9 жыл бұрын

If you find yourself needing a larger heavy duty blade, I recommend them. They produce Stout, high-quality American knives.

@redfive5527 6 жыл бұрын

What Model is made with 1095? I cant seem to find it?

@ChasenGunzOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video keep it up

@coleloving6458 7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@doodlefox859 8 жыл бұрын

amazing

@TurtleBushcraft 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing great video atb John

@davidspassage 8 жыл бұрын

+Turtle Bushcraft Thanks for watching :-)

@felsner1 7 жыл бұрын

Great!

@zepplyledson9622 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, it's going to be a big help! The thing with the rock, answers my question as to how to smooth the bowl. You and Survival Lilly are the only 2 that doesn't use a spoon knife, that I have found. I have an Old Timer 1520T I'm going to give it a shot with. Think I'm going to try your way, then hers and then combined the 2 and see what I get. Again, thank you for the help!! P.S. Thumbs up and a Sub. to you.

@vikingcalibur3009 7 жыл бұрын

I have used a Bear Gryll's knife, Les Stroud folding pocket knife, and knife with paw prints engraved into the side. To thin the wood to the right thickness I used a tomahawk.