Bushcraft Project: Make Your Own Tongs

If you spend any time reading the bushcraft forum, BushcraftUK, then you’ve read articles by John Fenna. John is an outdoor instructor and author who often posts on the forum.

Here’s a link to an article he wrote that teaches you how to make tongs out of a branch of hazel, or other similar pliable wood. All you need for this project is your bushcraft knife, a small saw, and a branch of pliable green wood.

It’s a great project to sharpen your knife skills (pun intended). And it can come in handy if you find yourself on a backpack trip without cooking utensils. Just be sure to select a branch from a species that is not toxic.

TERRIFIC TONGS – MAKE YOUR OWN

Have you tried this? Let me know in the comments below.