DropzoneBrief

I know it was a joke… but… speedball is where it’s at!

While I generally have an issue with pointless laws or government regulations, there is a very valid reason that I could never fully buy into the libertarian arguments, especially when it comes to public lands. We definitely need smaller government and lower taxes. I’m mostly a “mind your own business” type of guy. As far as public lands go, I just can’t get on board with the “let the free market decide” approach because it simply leads to people like @BasedMikeLee and now others that will follow him trying to sell off our common heritage and the rich monopolizing everything. A little government, it turns out, isn’t all that bad (in some areas). In many areas the US Government is bloated and needs slashed. Some functions are actually more beneficial than you might expect. As this episode covers, it’s also a pattern that people use protections (like patents & environmental regulations) to rise in society and then want them eradicated when they are no longer personally beneficial. I’m for limited government, but not zero rules. Pay close attention to the story of Anthony Bourdain when he went to Lagos at 30:45 into the episode if you get that far. That’s how AnCap really works. It sucks. I’d invite to give the first 30+ minutes of this episode a listen if you don’t understand what I mean. @MeatEaterTV and @Sagebrush_Inst / @braxton_mccoy are really 100% correct on this.

Basics on sharpening an axe or hatchet. ° Lock the axe in place. A vice is best. ° Start with a file. ° Finish with a stone in a circular pattern. Aim for about a 45° angle (where the sharp edge is). A thin edge is more likely to get damaged with use. Don’t expect literal razor sharpness. A sharp axe will cut you, but it’s not intended to be a scalpel. If it’s an antique market find and really in rough shape, you can get away with an angle grinder and a sandpaper flap disk to get started. Be cautious not to do too much at once though, because if the blade gets too hot, it can destroy the temper of the bit (the hard cutting edge). A leather glove is a good idea for safety while using the file. I’m kinda dumb, but have an excellent first aid kit.🤣

Here you go! Basic knife sharpening. There are other techniques, but this one is pretty reliable and simple. *While Benchmade branded, the sharpener is from Worksharp.