Friend - First Achievement Class - SDA General Conference Youth ...

0Properly use the knife and axe and know ten safety rules in their use.Class Periods: OneObjectiveProper use of an outdoorsman's tools is a pre-requisite for developing the true art ofcamping.The knife is an important piece of equipment for the camper and bushwacker. Startwith a pocket knife. It is best to have one with a large and small blade. Begin bymaking "fuzz sticks" - use either knife or axe. Save these for campfire work. Trycarving a camp spoon, fork and knife. Use soft wood for first try.In the Spring, make willow whistles. Practice making slicing cuts, not just forcingyour knife straight through the wood. Wood fibers are tough. They will slice but don'ttry to cut them as if they were cheese. For axemanship, make and do the following:with a hand axe, make six well cut tent pegs. Split wood properly. Fell a small treeproperly. Trim off branches properly. Chop through a log properly. Some may preferto use cutlasses or machetes rather than axes. The rules are similar.Safety Rules for Axe1. Keep your axe sharp.2. Keep the handle tight.3. Keep the axe off the ground.4. Never cut live trees unless absolutely necessary and you have permission.5. Carry your axe safely.6. Clear around you before cutting.7. Keep all onlookers back a safe distance, and have no-one in line with thecutting.8. Do not use your axe as a hammer or mallet.9. It is dangerous to work with an axe when one is tired, for you may lose control.Always rest when tired.10. When handing the axe to someone else, always pass it handle first and headdown.Safety Rules for KnifeJuniors should be trained in the proper use of a knife. Every class or group shouldhave a set of rules to govern members who wish to carry and use a knife. Thisshould be accepted and enforced so any infringement or breaking of the rules willresult in the member forfeiting his or her privilege to carry this equipment for a givenperiod.The best way to select the rules is to have each member bring a set of ten rules tothe meeting. From these lists choose ten that best fit your needs. Following aresome suggestions: