Fire
Carve a feather stick
A feather stick turns one dry piece of wood into a fire's worth of tinder.
Far North Bushcraft — Feather Stick Tips
Step-by-step
Pick a dry, straight-grained stick the diameter of your thumb. Split it if the outside is damp.
Brace one end on a solid surface at a shallow angle away from your body.
Slice long, thin curls with the knife, stopping short so the shavings stay attached.
Rotate the stick a quarter turn and repeat until the top third is a bloom of curls.
Tip: Sharper knife, thinner curls. If the shavings snap off, ease the angle and slow down.
Related outdoor skills
Educational reference only. Wilderness conditions change fast — practice in low-stakes settings, take a certified wilderness first-aid course, and confirm regional regulations before you rely on any of these skills in the field.