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tfisher
Costa Rica Survivor

Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 193 Location: East Central Illinois |
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I carry a titanium spoon and fork as everyday carry items, but I have seen some Campers/Hikers using Chop Sticks.
Anyone use these or at least try them, what is your opinion?
Thanks
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| Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:38 pm |
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Drummer Dave
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Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 3769 Location: B.C West Coast, Canada |
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I love Sushi so i have pretty good skill with them. Bambo ones i think would be the best to pack.
They take up very little space. Good option. 
_________________ A Knifeless Man is a Lifeless Man
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| Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:36 pm |
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turd
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Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 1842 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada |
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It'd be cool to learn to use those because then you could quickly make your own utensils
eric
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| Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:07 am |
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ColdSoul
Georgian Swamp Survivor
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 222
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I think making your own instruments is a great way to pass the time while camping or even at home.
Just for fun I have made "throwing sticks" and have tested them to think I might be able to snag a rabbit with one if need be.
I plan on making myself a set of "woodware" while on my 5 day or so camping trip. I will have some free time once I get things setup so I plan on doing that as I will have a nice choice of green wood.
If you want to talk with some people who love to carve spoons and forks and knives check out:
www.bushcraftuk.com and check out there forums section, the DYI (do it yourself) they have like 20 threads of people saying "my first spoon". They recommend a "curved knife" but I don't know exactly what they are referring to.
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| Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:46 am |
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Drummer Dave
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Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 3769 Location: B.C West Coast, Canada |
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Hey ColdSoul, ive made a Apache Throwing Star as well. Ive seen some throwing sticks as well but liked this
Throwing Star. I had a good time makeing it. I will post a pic of it today sometime.
_________________ A Knifeless Man is a Lifeless Man
Canadian To The Core
We are Known By The Tracks we Leave Behind
Carry Less by Knowing More
Knowledge Weighs Nothing
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| Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:51 am |
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CedroneS
Rocky Mountain Survivor

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 319 Location: Harleysville, PA U.S.A. |
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I use cho[psticks all the time. I have a pair of "travel" chopsticks, but for the most part, I just make a pair when I need to eat!
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carcajou garou
Boreal Forest Survivor
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 77
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Got used to eating with "chopstick", make my own when in the bush, except when with Japanese tourist then bring commercial ones along for sanitation. along with a spoon and knife they are great.
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| Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:47 am |
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tfisher
Costa Rica Survivor

Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 193 Location: East Central Illinois |
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I now EDC a pair of cut down bamboo chop sticks.
I have already used them once and I like them very much
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| Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:51 am |
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Askdamice
Utah Canyonland Survivor

Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 361 Location: Ontario, Canada |
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I have a "spatuloon" (spatula/spoon) that I made some years ago and make chop sticks when I need more dexterous utensils... the odd time I've made thongs to help flip stuff.
Rick
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| Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:19 am |
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Survivorman
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Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 915 Location: British Columbia, Canada |
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I made some pretty cool chopsticks once in the bush, well, camping, and I was having sushi and I forgot my chopsticks They worked pretty well too
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BXC
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Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 178 Location: Rosemount, MN, USA |
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Re: Chop Sticks |
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Anyone use these or at least try them, what is your opinion?
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I think its kinda useless myself to do so. If you have the money to invest into an item you may as well just pick up a hobo knife. I've always wanted one but havent had 50 bucks to throw at one 
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| Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:52 pm |
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BXC
Iron Range Expert

Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 178 Location: Rosemount, MN, USA |
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Re: Chop Sticks |
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Anyone use these or at least try them, what is your opinion?
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I think its kinda useless myself to do so. If you have the money to invest into an item you may as well just pick up a hobo knife. I've always wanted one but havent had 50 bucks to throw at one  |
And now I just noticed you can pick one up at cabela's now for 15 bucks. All the more reason to just carry one of those over chopsticks for me 
_________________ Limitations are created only in the mind.
Only by ignoring them can one truly be great.
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| Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:53 pm |
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