Quick DIY: Crafting a Sharp Bamboo Knife
You may be wondering, Why would anyone want a knife made out of bamboo?
Well, if you've ever been camping or in a survival situation, you know that sometimes tools get lost or forgotten.
A bamboo knife can serve as a quick and efficient tool when you're in a pinch.
What You’ll Need
Contents
- A piece of bamboo
- A regular knife to cut the bamboo
- A cutting board
- Optional: Chicken or meat to test the sharpness
When you're picking bamboo, look for the green edge. That's the hard, outer part that will become your cutting edge. Make sure the bamboo is thick enough for a sturdy grip but not too thick to carve.
Cut the Bamboo
Use your regular knife to cut off both ends of the bamboo. You want to leave only the green edge. This part will become your cutting edge. Make sure your cuts are even.
Split It
You might notice that the bamboo doesn't split evenly. That's okay. Carefully peel off any extra layers until you have your desired edge.
If it's not sharp enough, trim off a tiny piece. The edge should now be sharp enough to use.
Make a Handle
You don't want to cut yourself while using your new bamboo knife. Make sure you create a handle that's easy to hold. You can simply use the thicker part of the bamboo as your handle.
Test Your Knife
Now it's time for the fun part—testing your new knife! Use a piece of chicken or meat to check its sharpness.
Try not to scrape the bamboo on the cutting board. It can dull the edge very quickly. But don't worry; your bamboo knife should be able to slice through soft materials easily.
You can also keep it in your knife bamboo block.
Bonus: Make a Bamboo Toothpick
Don't throw away the little bamboo pieces. You can make a toothpick from them!
Start by cutting a small piece parallel to the green part. Peel off any extra layers until it's thin. Cut it at a very sharp angle. You can use it to pick your teeth or even to bind food together.
A bamboo knife is a useful tool to have in your survival toolkit. It's easy to make, efficient, and can save the day when you're out of options. Plus, bamboo is a sustainable resource, so you can feel good about using it.
Hi there, I’m Sam Billings, and I’m all about sustainability. Running a printing business is my thing, but my real passion is preserving nature. That’s why I run the Live Health blog, where I focus on Bamboo plants and their eco-friendly goodness.
