Category: outdoors

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

Zippo Fire Starting 7 In1 Multi Tool? Oh No!

This was dissapointing, started strong bad ending. This from ZIPPO, I was suitably shocked Moral of this story….keep it simple, stick with what you are good at. Remember knowledge is a survival skill NS

Bringing Old Tools Back To Life: Restoring Hand Tools For The Man Cave O…

I enjoy restoring old hand tools. Ita fun satisfying hobby and adds to my tool orphanage at the cottage. These are the latest additions Novice survivalist

Why Opinel Knives Are The Best

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”

Why I Should Never Do Unboxings: The Ganzo Firebird Fh924 Gry Pocket Fol…

I never learn, everytimecI do a knife review with out looking through the knife first, I get into trouble…it getting worse with age…checkbout my dissaterous attempt…. The Novice Survivalist

Rough Rider’s Denim Micarta Knife: A Unique Piece for Blue Jean Enthusiasts

I am a budget knife enthusiast.. And Rough Rider certainly feeds me well. Cannot beat thier value for money. This guy is no exception… Remember knowledge is a survival skill The Novice Survivalist

DIY Budget leather projects for a rainy day – learning leathercraft

Did some leathering learning on a cool rainy day…the joy. Saved money by using off cuts from other projects the joy

OPINEL No12 Folding Knife Saw – Subtle DIY Mods to make it yours

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”

Handmade Puukko Whittler Knife from an OPINEL no9 Blade.

I had spare Opibel No 9 blade so made me a whittling knife, based on a Puukko knife. The joy Novice survivalist

You won’t believe what happens when these two knives combine! Opinel + Svord A Hybrid SVOPinel !!”

I had a moment. ( Happens when you old like me) and decided to make a hybrid folding knife. This is the result. A fun project if anything Novice survivalist