Category: Camp knife

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 …”

Transforming a SVORD Mini Peasant knife – DIY Modification to a Wood Handle.

I thought I would make it more interaction. After all its history is hundreds of years old. So I added my own wooden handle Remember lots can be learnt from tradition. Knowledge is a survival skill. The Novice Survivalist

SVORD Peasant Knife -The Large and Mini. Simple pleasure with a lot of history

Came across these while researching history of knives and such. Very interesting. So I got one or 2. Very old style of knives .Originally used by the Roman foot soldiers during the hey day of the Empire. Used or all tasks from general camp… Continue Reading “SVORD Peasant Knife -The Large and Mini. Simple pleasure with a lot of history”

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

BPS Knives- CITIZEN, EDC Tactical knife- Something different from BPS Knives

BPs knives are favorite of mine. Fir good reason. I own 7 or 8of them. How ever this is something alittle out of my zone. A fixed blade EDC tactical knife. Me being me…..I got it anyway. Since I published the video I have… Continue Reading “BPS Knives- CITIZEN, EDC Tactical knife- Something different from BPS Knives”

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

Schrade Kukri Machete Fixed Blade Knife – Its a beast, But the sheath….they coulda done that better.

Remember knowledge is a survival skill Be safe out there The Novice Survivalist

My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course

Decided to try out making a full size wooden spoon. Found some Basswood cut it up and gave it a go. Turned out to be a really fun project. Learnt alot and now more to come. There are so many different types of spoons… Continue Reading “My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course”