Category: BushCraft

Retrospec Drifter 25-30 inch Snowshoes – Perfect for the novice snow trudger.

One thing I love about a 4 season state is you get to enjoy all types of weather in the outdoors. One thing I love is a trudge for a cuppa coffee after a good snow fall. It’s quiet, typically nobody else seen. And… Continue Reading “Retrospec Drifter 25-30 inch Snowshoes – Perfect for the novice snow trudger.”

Kolrosing Project – Learning the way…O.K. the hard way”

I decided on a quick…..ok maybe not so quick wood working project. With Kolrosing for decoration. I learnt the hard way. But hey. All good. Just need practice. Remember knowledge is a survival skill. And with some practice may just turn out th be… Continue Reading “Kolrosing Project – Learning the way…O.K. the hard way””

Smith & Wesson Executive Barlow – With assist opening

I am a Barlow fan when it comes to the traditional style of folding pocket knives. Nice and simple, single blade and looks good. This one had something none of my other Barlows or any of my folders have, Assisted opening. The idea of… Continue Reading “Smith & Wesson Executive Barlow – With assist opening”

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… Continue Reading “The SUDZA STICK – A sentimental excuse to whittle try some wood tattooing…””

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… Continue Reading “Hutsuls Wood Whittling Kit for Beginners – All you need to start”

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… Continue Reading “Winter Camping Symposium Duluth MN. 2022. What joy”

“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… Continue Reading ““My First and the donut. – Just whittling away on my first shot a some spoons””

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… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Classic G10 Stockman – Very nice indeed”

“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… Continue Reading “Marbles G-10 Orange Scout Knife, Better than the Traditional?”