Category: outdoors

Smith & Wesson Executive Barlow – With assist opening

I am a Barlow fan when it comes to the traditional style of folding pocket knives. Nice and simple, single blade and looks good. This one had something none of my other Barlows or any of my folders have, Assisted opening. The idea of… Continue Reading “Smith & Wesson Executive Barlow – With assist opening”

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”

Winter Camping Symposium Duluth MN. 2022. What joy

If you follow me you will know I am a solo camper. Very rarely do I camp in a group. Just my family (the girls) and close friends, never more than a couple people. Well Leigh a friend has been at me for the… Continue Reading “Winter Camping Symposium Duluth MN. 2022. What joy”

“My First and the donut. – Just whittling away on my first shot a some spoons”

I have been woodworking and whittling for a long time. Mostly just random sticks found and whittled on with no real direction. Just enjoy the process. I use what ever edc pocket pal I am carrying at the time. Well a couple weeks ago… Continue Reading ““My First and the donut. – Just whittling away on my first shot a some spoons””

DIY Ferro Rod Handle – Nice and simple.

While visiting family in California I went  a wondering on the farm. While out trudging the side of a rocky hill I came across a small piece of wood. Twisted and bent I caught my eye. Put it in my pocket and trudged on.… Continue Reading “DIY Ferro Rod Handle – Nice and simple.”

The Biltong Knife From OKAPI – A purely Sentimental Buy.

Sometimes you just gotta have one…..

A Perfect Khukuri: My Jungle Sweet, 6 Inch Blade from Khukuri House, KHHI Nepal

Every once in a while I come across a knife that I have ….not just have but HAVE to have. But you know you have to justify it. You know have a good reason for the extra expense. I wanted an original one. So… Continue Reading “A Perfect Khukuri: My Jungle Sweet, 6 Inch Blade from Khukuri House, KHHI Nepal”

“Boker Magnum Lockback Knife – Yellow – Keeping it simple”

Well think I have found my work edc knife. It may just replace my beloved #8 Opinel. Huh who would have that that could happen. Check out the review below. Nice and simple. Sturdy and well made. Remember knowledge is a survival skill. Even… Continue Reading ““Boker Magnum Lockback Knife – Yellow – Keeping it simple””

Rough Rider Black Beard Lockback RR 1723 – Yo Ho! Me Mateys

It’s always fun looking at sharp and shiny things. This one is no exception. Even more so as it’s a great knife and fun to use. Of course the pirate bad boy thing helps. Joy. Remember knowledge is a survival skill. Just like the… Continue Reading “Rough Rider Black Beard Lockback RR 1723 – Yo Ho! Me Mateys”

Gerber Exchange a Blade – Folding Saw, expected. Not all are perfect

Sometimes even the big guns opps…. I was looking into bushcraft saws and came across this. Thought it a great idea. Creating a simple 2 for one. Well the idea was great. Unfotunately the end result was not. Checkout my look at the GERBER… Continue Reading “Gerber Exchange a Blade – Folding Saw, expected. Not all are perfect”