A novice outdoorsmen learning camping, fishing, bushcraft and survival. "KNOWLEDGE IS A SURVIVAL SKILL"
Posted on November 2, 2023 by novicesurvivalist
Now that I have more time and less money on my hands, I have found away to keep busy, while enjoying myself. For those of you in the know, have heard of OPINEL KNIVES. Probably one of the most recognized knife makes in the… Continue Reading “Why Opinel Knives Are The Best”
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Posted on August 7, 2023 by novicesurvivalist
Did some leathering learning on a cool rainy day…the joy. Saved money by using off cuts from other projects the joy
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Posted on July 25, 2023 by novicesurvivalist
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
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Posted on June 23, 2023 by novicesurvivalist
I have an Opinel folding saw. It’s my pocket saw I carry when camping or trudging. A great saw perfect forva saw EDC. Compact and sharp it does all the chores I need it to do. And it does them well BUT…,,, I went… Continue Reading “OPINEL No12 Folding Knife Saw – Subtle DIY Mods to make it yours”
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Posted on January 28, 2022 by novicesurvivalist
I am a knife fiend, anything sharp and shinny, including axes, hatchets and saws get my undivided attention. I spend hours looking at, playing with and showing off my small but growing collection. From basic EDC pocket pals, to the fixed blades outdoor companions… Continue Reading “What I have Learnt about knives”
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Posted on November 7, 2021 by novicesurvivalist
I have been looking at the European folding knife market lately. Having owned an Openel No 8 for a while now and was so impressed by the Quality and above all its popularity world wide. Price is just the icing on the top. However… Continue Reading “MAM knives – Another bargain from Europe. A “steel” for the price – on YouTube”
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Posted on December 28, 2020 by novicesurvivalist
I was so impressed with the sharpness of my Opinel folding knife (#8) I went back to thier website and did some browsing. To my surprise I found they also made folding Saws. 2 actually and I opted for the smaller folder keeping in… Continue Reading “Watch “Opinel Folding Saw Knife #12, Perfect Pocket Saw” on YouTube”
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