Welcome to your exclusive bushcraft instructions, created for Victorinox by bushcraft expert Mike Pullen. Below, you’ll find the full video tutorial, detailed step-by-step guidance, and a downloadable PDF – ideal for crafting at your own pace, whether outdoors or at home.
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STEP 1 Cut a straight stick about 2 cm in diameter into pieces roughly 7–8 cm long.
STEP 2 Use the blade to carve a pointed tip on one end of each piece.
STEP 3 Place the sticks inside a small metal tin suitable for use on a fire.
STEP 4 Use the reamer to make a small hole in the lid so gases can escape safely.
STEP 5 Set the tin on the edge of hot coals, not directly in the flames.
Let the fire do the work.
STEP 6 Leave the tin on the coals for about 10–15 minutes. Thick smoke will appear at first.
STEP 7 When the smoke becomes thin and wispy, remove the tin from the heat.
STEP 8 If flames appear, briefly block the hole and move the tin slightly away from the fire.
STEP 9 Allow the tin to cool completely before opening.
STEP 10 Carve the charcoal sharper for fine lines or flatter for shading.
Get the PDF version to save or print – ideal for carving on the go.