Category: outdoors

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

Early Spring Walkabout Riverbend MN. 3-2023, Small Pack loadout and a Critter visits

I thought that spring had finally arrived. Yep another false start to spring. But it gave me the chance to get out and about. The joy. Come join me… Remember any chance to get out is always a learning experience. Knowledge and experience is… Continue Reading “Early Spring Walkabout Riverbend MN. 3-2023, Small Pack loadout and a Critter visits”

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

Question….

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.

CIVIVI Mini Praxis folding pocket knife – Very impressed with this knife.

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.”

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.”

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