Out of all of Spyderco's Sage series knives, this particular one is hands down my absolute favourite. The Sage 2, with its titanium scales and frame lock, is perfection, and there's very little anyone could say against it. In terms of the Sage 2, simply put, if you like … [Read more...]
Mora 740 MG Fixed Blade Bushcraft Knife Review
The Mora 740 MG has been one of the most popular low cost bushcraft knives of the past three decades. Having been endorsed by Ray Mears, 740 MGs were considered a staple of the bushcraft community for many years. With the knife's simplistic design, rugged construction, and … [Read more...]
How to Find Civilization When You Have No Idea Where You Are
Being lost in the wilderness is an incredibly frightening experience to begin with, but it's certainly worse if you have no idea which direction you'll need to head in to be rescued. Luckily, however, there are some hard and fast rules of wilderness survival and navigation … [Read more...]
Spyderco Sage 1 Carbon Fiber Plain Edge Knife Review
Spyderco's Sage 1 is both functional and timeless in design. It features a convenient liner lock and beautifully woven carbon fiber laminate scales, which set it apart from the other knives in the Sage series. This is one of those knives I'll have very little to complain … [Read more...]
Hultafors Craftmans Heavy-Duty GK Knife Review
On the heels of writing about the Mora Classic I will be checking out the Hultafors GK: the beast of Mora-style knives! The Hultafors GK is essentially a traditional Mora knife on steroids. The steel is a mystery carbon steel from Japan. The knife is made somewhere in Asia … [Read more...]
The Basics of Thermoregulation and Why It’s Important to Your Survival
Thermoregulation is an ability that not only humans, but nearly all animals and plants, possess. It is the process by which an organism keeps its body within a certain temperature range, even when the temperature outside its body is very different. Thermoregulation is … [Read more...]
Mora Classic 1 Carbon Steel Outdoor Knife Review
I paid $5 for the Mora Classic over a decade ago. Back then it was stained red, but after years and years of hard use, it's lost its color. It was the first knife I bought for myself, and was a companion to me throughout my trecks over the years, and still continues to be to … [Read more...]
August 2013 EDC Pocket Dump
Everyday Carry Item Breakdown Punchring G-10 Single Nuko Tool Secondary EDC Knife Spyderco Tenacious > Read my review of the Spyderco Tenacious Folding Pocket Knife Spyderco Delica 4 > Read my review of the Spyderco Delica 4 Watch Boccia 728-01 + … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Batoning
This article acts as a comprehensive guide to batoning. Be sure to pay close attention to the last two sections (the one on proper batoning technique, and the one on troubleshooting the difficulties of batoning), as these two sections will help you most out in the … [Read more...]
How to Stockpile Food and Other Goods Cheaply
Building up a stockpile from scratch can be expensive and financially demanding, but if you're serious about prepping, it's a financial burden that will have to be overcome. Fortunately, there are quite a few things you can do to lessen the blow to your wallet, even if … [Read more...]