Hi everyone, I'm pretty new on here and to the idea of talking 'bushcraft' online etc. I thought I might start what could be an interesting beneficial discussion.
As the person out of my mates who loves making fires and camping outdoors etc the most (pretty much) so I'm always the one who has a knife and or axe and saw with me. People inevitably want to borrow my tools and it always creates an issue. I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir, you all know what I mean.
Getting an axe custom made really made me think that despite how much i like to share and help people out, I can't risk letting others use my axe.
It is specific to my needs, unique, and hugely valuable to me, so I think I'm justified, but I hate to hold out on folks.
And can I make this rule universal? What about my mate who I know understand how to handle tools with care, do I make an exception for him, or in front of people who i refuse it to?
I basically would like to avoid all the times people cut themselves or damage a blade without being stingy or causing offence or resentment.
Its a difficult line to walk no? Any thoughts, advice on how you handle these things?
As the person out of my mates who loves making fires and camping outdoors etc the most (pretty much) so I'm always the one who has a knife and or axe and saw with me. People inevitably want to borrow my tools and it always creates an issue. I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir, you all know what I mean.
Getting an axe custom made really made me think that despite how much i like to share and help people out, I can't risk letting others use my axe.
It is specific to my needs, unique, and hugely valuable to me, so I think I'm justified, but I hate to hold out on folks.
And can I make this rule universal? What about my mate who I know understand how to handle tools with care, do I make an exception for him, or in front of people who i refuse it to?
I basically would like to avoid all the times people cut themselves or damage a blade without being stingy or causing offence or resentment.
Its a difficult line to walk no? Any thoughts, advice on how you handle these things?