Category: 2nd Chance at life

Rough Rider’s Denim Micarta Knife: A Unique Piece for Blue Jean Enthusiasts

I am a budget knife enthusiast.. And Rough Rider certainly feeds me well. Cannot beat thier value for money. This guy is no exception… Remember knowledge is a survival skill The Novice Survivalist

Crafting the Perfect Sheath for RUSSEL Green River Knife, it’s getting b…

Still learning this whole leathering stuff. Feel like I am improving but still alot to learn However I persist….. Just saying…. Knowledge is a survival skill The Novice Survivalist

Cold Steel Finn Bear and some DIY add ons…

Found this guy on line. A favorite style of mine. They have been around for awhile. Not a fan of the “plastic stuff”, so I made some changes…added leather sheath and handle cover. Loving this learning leather Knowledge is a survival skill The Novice… Continue Reading “Cold Steel Finn Bear and some DIY add ons…”

The Orphaned Hand Saw: A Short Story

I can not drive past a garage sale. So I saw one and found another orphaned old school hand tool that needed to be adaopted. So I applied paid the adoption fee, filled out the required documention….(Not really). And brought the new family member… Continue Reading “The Orphaned Hand Saw: A Short Story”

A true masterpiece Amongst Cult Knives- Otter Mercator Black Cat

I own a few folding knives. I am constantly looking for a great folder. Certain makers have a overall great series of knives. Probably in the more traditional types I own alot of Rough Ryder. But, I nothing gets my attention when I find… Continue Reading “A true masterpiece Amongst Cult Knives- Otter Mercator Black Cat”

DIY Budget leather projects for a rainy day – learning leathercraft

Did some leathering learning on a cool rainy day…the joy. Saved money by using off cuts from other projects the joy

Modified OPINEL No 9, The TADPOLE, Wharncliffe Whittler , It’s a little masterpiece

I love the Opinel out knife. They are really well made. Almost perfect. The best thing is that they can be modified in so many ways. Here’s one way I changed a #9. Remember knowledge is a survival skill The Novice Survivalist

Higo No Kami Knives – Just so simple and I am truly confused about them

On my YouTube channel I like to review Knives. A particular favorite type do, for me is finding a traditional knife( with alot of history). from other counties. ( not the US). This time on my search I came across these guys. HIGO NO… Continue Reading “Higo No Kami Knives – Just so simple and I am truly confused about them”

Higo No Kami Knives – Just so simple and I am truly confused about them

I came across these knives looking for traditional country knives. At first look I thought “Now that’s a ugly knife”. But decided to look into them futher..further… GLAD I DID THAT. Re.ember knowledge is a survival skill. Even if at first glance its odd.… Continue Reading “Higo No Kami Knives – Just so simple and I am truly confused about them”

I made a Opinel knife mod, for me

I own a lot…yep a lot of Opinel knives. I have a couple of duplicates, so I decided to un- duplicate….this one was a fun project https://youtu.be/KgfM-Q4aQjY Remember knowledge is a survival skill. You may just have to mofiy a tool to get a… Continue Reading “I made a Opinel knife mod, for me”