Category: Knife blade sharpening

Handmade Leather sheath and Walnut Handle for a Kmife Blank

I was sent a knife blank from a fellow Youtuber as a gift. There was a note saying do what I do… So I did Here’s the whole story Thanks for watching The Novice Survivalist

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

A Sharp and Shiny is a Sharp and Shiny – They all deserve a good home

Came across this in a thrift store. I git it just because it was unusual and had no idea what it was. And…it was 50 cents. Brought it home and discovered …..joy. its actually a knife. Sooooo. Gave it some love and a home… Continue Reading “A Sharp and Shiny is a Sharp and Shiny – They all deserve a good home”

Rough Ryder Faded Blue Jeans Swayback Whittler – It’s a looker with my 2 favorite Blades

I love a good whittling knife. And Rough Ryder did a fantastic job on this little beauty. With the Faded Jean handle and the orange hi lites between the liners and topping with my 2 favorite Blades for whittling it had to come home.… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Faded Blue Jeans Swayback Whittler – It’s a looker with my 2 favorite Blades”

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”

“Marbles Black Stag Bone Safety Folder – Its an Odd one, The Joy!”

Well Campers here you go. A truly Old School odd one for sure. A tradional Hunting knife that folds….yep it folds. Check out my review of this odd guy. Remember knowledge is a Survival Skill, even odd stuff can help NS

Gerber Wingtip Pocket knife

I found this online and thought that Gerber had finally made a folder I like the look of. So…Here I have it. Unfortunately I had some issues…Kinda disappointed with Gerber about this. Simple QA should have taken care of this but Gerber missed these… Continue Reading “Gerber Wingtip Pocket knife”

Rough Ryder Black Titanium Muskrat RR1784 – A little different to your average pocket folder

Read about this style of folder and decided to have look at one. This from Rough Ryder a fast becoming favorite knife maker of mine. Click the link below to see what I got and see history of it. Remember knowledge is a survival… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Black Titanium Muskrat RR1784 – A little different to your average pocket folder”

Watch “Rough Ryder – Lockback, Swing Guard, Folding Knife” on YouTube

Something to do…

I was going through my “stuff” today. It’s change of seasons time. So that means checking my packs and goodies I take outdoors with me. Winter is here and in Minnesota that’s the long word for cold. So I update my packs every season… Continue Reading “Something to do…”