Category: Bargain buys

SVORD Peasant Knife Upgrade – Opinel inspired handle and safety tip for …

I am a whittler. Love to whittler decided to step a bit. I wanted a wood handle for my Svord Peasant Knife. I have very little power tools and no electricity in the shed…so did it the old way. Remember, Sometimes you have to… Continue Reading “SVORD Peasant Knife Upgrade – Opinel inspired handle and safety tip for …”

Opinel #8 Outdoor Sport, Folding Survival Knife, Sea and Mountain, The Blade is certainly different.

I came across this while researching traditional European knives. I was surprised that Opinel have this. It’s not your normally Opinel. But still it’s an Opinel…so I got it. Interesting knife. Remember knowledge is a survival skill The Novice Survivalist

Artisan Cutlery – Sea Snake Fixed Blade EDC Knife, Very nice for a Neck or Pocket Carry.

Something I have never considered before. Neck Cary knife. Having looked and tried this guy out. I may just do it when out in the woods on a walkabout. Check it out NS. Knowledge is a survival skill

Question….

How would you rate your confidence level? Yesterday Awesome…today….working on it….its still early …..need cofffee….and a job…and a life….but hey I have a cat.

CJRB Feldspar Pocket Folding Knife- The detent was a first for me.

I’m normally a Traditional knife guy. I like the Sod buster, Barlow, Canoe etc etc. Types of knives. But coming out of my comfort zone and looking at within my budget “modern style knives”. Surprisingly very impressed. I like a simple knife .. see… Continue Reading “CJRB Feldspar Pocket Folding Knife- The detent was a first for me.”

Rough Ryder Code Red Black Bear Fixed Blade Knife – very cool idea

Found this while looking for more modern series of folders from Rough Ryder…..WOW. it cost less than most folding knives out there. Look good, well made and hey the price …perfect. Not all bargains are cheap The Novice Survivalist

Rough Ryder APTA Modern Slip Joint Red Aluminum RR2282 – Their Best knife yet…By far

I am a knife fiend…anything sharp and shiny gets my attention. I spend hours looking at them on the puter. Often…actually more than not. I see a knife that demands my attention. That is untill I see the asking price. I sigh loudly and… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder APTA Modern Slip Joint Red Aluminum RR2282 – Their Best knife yet…By far”

Rough Ryder Moose, Green G-10 Handles RR2085, It takes after it’s name for sure.

This knife is a beast. The blade combination is perfect, the G-10 scales are awesome and the size makes this knife a great working class pocket knife. Work, hunting, camping or just outdoors this will be a great pocket pal to take along. The… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Moose, Green G-10 Handles RR2085, It takes after it’s name for sure.”

Triple F Day – Fondling my Favorite Folders, Its a “knife thing”

A look at my favorite edc knives for work. Sodbusters and work folders….the joy of owning knives NOVICESURVIVALIST

G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out

With the changes in my life I have had to change the way I carry things on a day hike. No more traditional backpacks when you have a pacemaker buried in your shoulder. Soooooo got me a Sling pack. Works great. Remember adapting to… Continue Reading “G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out”