The Novice Survivalist
A novice outdoorsmen learning camping, fishing, bushcraft and survival. "KNOWLEDGE IS A SURVIVAL SKILL"
The SUDZA STICK – A sentimental excuse to whittle try some wood tattooing…”
Growing up in Africa I ate alot if traditional foods. One of my favorites was and still us Sudza. Made from corn meal it is a bland meal. However adding sauses and other relish dishes to ” dip” the sudza in makes all the difference.
To Make sudza you need a hearty spoon or spatula to mix while it cooks. Hence I made me a personal Sudza stick. The joy
Remember knowledge is a survival skill
NS
Hutsuls Wood Whittling Kit for Beginners – All you need to start
As you probably noticed I am on a learning to whittle better frenzy. I love to carve and whittle wood. But never really looked into it seriously. So thought I would take more serious approach to a way I like to just sit with a cuppa Joe, and relax and pass the time away.
One of my ways of stress relief. A great way to relax and even sometimes be productive.
Got this starter kit to tryout and here’s what I came up with first time out
Remember knowledge is a survival skill. Even if it just means giving your mind and body a little down time to resettle yourself
NS
Winter Camping Symposium Duluth MN. 2022. What joy
If you follow me you will know I am a solo camper. Very rarely do I camp in a group. Just my family (the girls) and close friends, never more than a couple people.
Well Leigh a friend has been at me for the past couple years to join him in going up to the annual WINTER CAMPING SYMPOSIUM. Every year the timing has been off with my schedule. But this year I was open. So reluctantly went along.
Well a long story short I will be going back. I surprised myself by how much I enjoyed meeting these people. What a great group. All having the same interests …a real joy of the outdoors.
Check the video below of my trip with Leigh.
Remember knowledge is a survival skill
NS
“My First and the donut. – Just whittling away on my first shot a some spoons”
I have been woodworking and whittling for a long time. Mostly just random sticks found and whittled on with no real direction. Just enjoy the process. I use what ever edc pocket pal I am carrying at the time.
Well a couple weeks ago I went camping with Lright at the winter symposium and meet a couple of young guys who where whittling away. Well I saw there results and thought wow. I gotta pay attention to this.
So here you go my first attempts at some spoons apply named by yours truly.
I really enjoyed this and will be doing alot more of this whittling stuff with some direction. Lol
The Novice Survivalist
Rough Ryder Classic G10 Stockman – Very nice indeed
I was given a heads up by a subscriber to my channel about this new series from Rough Ryder Knives. I am typically a very traditional knife kinda guy.
But thought I would take a look.c
Well blow me down me Mateys I was impressed. Really like the look and colors on these guys. Check it out
NS.
Remember knowledge is a survival skill. Even advice from others will get you there.
I got me some ZIPPO stuff – Couple Ups and Downs but alls well
One of the most recognized brands in the world so I took a looking see .
Pretty interesting
NS
Remember knowledge is a survival skill
“Changing my stick to Halloween mode”
Tis the season so made a different head for my changeable walking stick…thought it appropriate to the season
Marbles G-10 Orange Scout Knife, Better than the Traditional?
Generally when it comes to edc pocket knives I tend to prefer the old fashioned traditional style, especially when it comes to something like a Scout Knife. But Marbles is kinda winning me over here here with the new G-10 Series of knives.
This G-10 Scout is certainly very nice although non traditional. Has good size and the color and scales work well
Remember not all old ways are the best ways.
KNOLEDGE IS A SURVIVAL SKILL. Never stop learning
Novice Survivalist
DIY Ferro Rod Handle – Nice and simple.
While visiting family in California I went a wondering on the farm. While out trudging the side of a rocky hill I came across a small piece of wood. Twisted and bent I caught my eye. Put it in my pocket and trudged on.
Apon returning to home I found it still in my pocket so pulled it out and thought it would make a great wooden handle for something. Well here you go.
Diy wooden handle for your favorite ferro rod fire starter.
Simple to do with any small piece if wood and a little imagination.
NS
Rough Ryder Lockback Pocket Chef Knife – It’s breakfast time.
Well if you like me I like to cook alot when camping,trudging or just outdoors. Any excuse to have a meal and a cuppa Joe gets me going.
Well there I was and came acrossvthis gem from ROUGH RYDER KNIVES. Yep a foldingbchef knife…wait folding Sous Chef knife actually. Well zI consider myself the Sousu Chef in my Cottage so there you go…..
This is a great knife for any cooking. Indoor or out. It’s as sharp as you would expect of a food prep knife and it folds….way to convenient not to go immediately to take its well deserved place as my new camping kitchen knife.
Check out my review and quick kitchen test.
Remember knowledge is a survival skill…especially in the kitchen….just saying
The Novice Survivalist
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