I have been looking at the Chinese manufactures. Gabzo so far as impessed….. Thus knew by far the best have seen…….so far. BUT….. looking further into other Chinese makers….I found that they all look familar.. different brands but look simlar.. Not sure but feel… Continue Reading “GANZO Firebird FH71-Folding pocket knife – Best one yet!””
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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.
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Being a traditional knife guy, I have never really looked at the more modern options. Lately I have. It has been an Eye opener for me. I am suitably impressed. This one especially. It is now my Work EDC. And it has already proved… Continue Reading “CIVIVI Mini Praxis folding pocket knife – Very impressed with this knife.”
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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.”
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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
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Posted on February 26, 2023
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Not a sharp and shinny I would normally look at. Never really been into “tactical knives.” But hey, sometimes you gotta get uncomfortable. So here I am, all uncomfortable…..it was not as bad as I expected The Novice Survivalist
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Posted on February 23, 2023
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Remember knowledge is a survival skill Be safe out there The Novice Survivalist
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Posted on February 21, 2023
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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”
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Posted on February 11, 2023
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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”
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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.”
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