Create your own tools with Roselli (DIY)

Create your own tools with Roselli (DIY)

Spending time in nature isn’t just about soaking in the silence and freedom – it’s also about doing more with less. With just a knife and axe from Roselli, you can craft your own tools, improve your camp setup, and build clever solutions using what the forest provides.

Here are five simple and inspiring DIY projects you can make with your own hands whether you’re camping, fishing, hunting, or just enjoying a weekend in the woods.

1. Whittle a campfire stand for your coffee pot

A classic tripod or A-frame is perfect for hanging a kettle over an open fire.

How to do it:

  • Find three sturdy branches of the right length
  • Use your Roselli Axe to trim them to size
  • Carve notches at the top using the Roselli Heimo 4” Knife or another all-purpose blade
  • Tie them together with cord, roots, or paracord
  • Hang your kettle using a hook you’ve whittled yourself

A simple solution that turns a basic campfire into a proper wilderness kitchen

2. Make a skewer or temporary pot handle

With a fresh branch and a sharp knife, you can quickly craft a skewer or even a temporary handle for a pot or pan.

How to do it:

• Carve a skewer from green wood (hazel or birch works well) perfect for sausages, vegetables or stick bread

• Have a pot or pan with a loop or handle slot? Cut a wedge-shaped end on a sturdy stick so it fits tightly as a makeshift handle

• Use your Roselli knife for the precision and control needed

This won’t work with all cookware – but when it does, it’s both practical and satisfying to use something you’ve made yourself.

3. Carve a hook or hanger for your backpack

Keep your gear dry and within reach by hanging it from a hook you made yourself.

How to do it:

  • Look for a branch with a natural bend or Y-shape
  • Carve it into a hook shape and smooth the surfaces
  • Flatten the back so it rests well against a tree
  • Tie it on with string, spruce bark, or wedge it into a carved notch

A small detail that makes a big difference in camp life.

4. Whittle your own spoon or kuksa cup

Crafting in the wild is both relaxing and meaningful. With the right tools, you can create something you’ll actually use again and again.

How to do it:

  • Use fresh birch or similar wood
  • Roughly shape it using your Roselli Axe or main knife
  • Hollow it out and carve finer details with the Roselli Carving Knife – ideal for woodcraft projects
  • Smooth and finish with fire or sand for a durable surface

Bring it home as a memory or use it right in the forest – it gets better every time.

5. Make tent pegs or snow anchors

Forgot your tent stakes? No problem. With an axe and knife, you’ve got all you need.

How to do it:

  • Cut straight sticks about 25-30 cm long
  • Sharpen one end using the Roselli Heimo Knife
  • Carve a notch at the top to secure your guy lines
  • In snow: carve wide “T” pegs and bury them horizontally for better grip

Simple, functional, and way more satisfying than buying new ones.

Do more with less

With Roselli tools in your pack and a bit of imagination, you’re never empty-handed in the wild. It’s not about perfection, it's about the feeling of creating something useful with what’s around you.

Ready to craft with your hands? Discover all Roselli knives and axes today.

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