I cannot count the number of time's I've heard or read preppers, survivalists, and bushcrafters say that, in case there's an emergency situation, they'll be fine because they know how to hunt. Of course, they then say that they have the gear stockpile already covered to back them up, so they're good. Then there's the second group, who reassure everyone they not only know how to hunt, they ...
Emergency Experience: Forest Fire on My Doorstep. Again.
Once again in July a fire broke out right behind my home. I did the usual preps as per my experience the year before, but as I snapped away photographs and considered my options and risk, I realized that my entire experience was procedural. Standard Operating Apathy, much like the risk of pandemics, shortages etc. I find myself almost indifferent to the potential of trauma or theoretical ...
Knife Drop: Happy New Year, Guys! 2024 Is the Year We’ll Be Back…
We've dropped by sporadically here and there over the years, but our life up to this point has been so hectic and full of chaos that coming back to our roots - by returning to blogging regularly - has felt more like a long shot dream than a possible reality. Not this year. This year we've got not only the desire and motivation, but have cleared our plates well enough that we can finally jump on ...
Invasion of Ukraine – Please Grow a Pair
Evening folks. Long time no chat as usual, but much like the pandemic, sometimes fuckery of untold proportion unfolds which forces me away from the repetitive rigours of normal life to hammer away at my keyboard. So here we are. Unless you have been living under a rock, Russia has invaded Ukraine and is in the process of chewing up as much territory as possible. Right off the bat, please ...
COVID Lessons & Lockdown Life in a Vacuum
As of last Friday, my little slice of the hemisphere ended the COVID lockdown. I am not sure what sort of reaction I expected. Perhaps a level of jubilance that we managed to get 85% of country vaccinated, or an economic sigh of relief, but frankly it seems I am not alone in feeling like life still remains in a state of flux. Naturally the ability to go out "as normal" has been pleasant, and ...
Are Dalstrong Knives Overhyped? Dalstrong Shogun Series X Knife Review
For my first review of 2021, I figured it would be fun to court controversy by taking a look at Dalstrong knives, Specifically the Shogun Series X 10.25". Now to some of you sitting at home who haven't heard of Dalstrong knives and remain blissfully unaware of the vitriol that has spewed forth when these types of knife manufacturers are brought up, fear not for I shall stir the pot and start ...