The Dem Bark kit is okay. The book that comes with it is more of a pamphlet but it covers the very basics. You want the Kennedy book. He covers a wide array of topics, even shows you how to make your own tools, and its interesting to look through. I haven't tried the Gunline tools.

You will eventually want a more cutters and tools. Like chisels, some become favorites, others not so much.

Good luck. Im not very good at it.