Category: survival skills

Rough Ryder Code Red Black Bear Fixed Blade Knife – very cool idea

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

Rough Ryder Green Bone Folding Push Dagger – a little outside my comfor…

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

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

My First DIY full Size Wooden Spoon Carve – with Merry’s help of course

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”

Rough Ryder APTA Modern Slip Joint Red Aluminum RR2282 – Their Best knife yet…By far

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”

Rough Ryder Moose, Green G-10 Handles RR2085, It takes after it’s name for sure.

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.”

DIY Custom Ferro Rod Handles – Fun project and handy to have.

I bore easily. So I tend to find things to do. Well I like playing with random wood I find when on a walkabout. I makes walking sticks, toggles for tent and hammock camping, spoon carving etc. Thus time I found some interesting wood.… Continue Reading “DIY Custom Ferro Rod Handles – Fun project and handy to have.”

Sitivien ST128 Folding Knife, Awesome Work EDC

While surfing for interesting knives I have not come across before and here you go. A company I have not dealt with before. This one came to my attention. I am a big Sod buster/ work knife guy. One blade for all tasks and… Continue Reading “Sitivien ST128 Folding Knife, Awesome Work EDC”

Bear & Son, Large Farmhand Lockback Folding Knife. USA Made

This is probably the best well made knife I own. Very impressive Remember knowledge is a survival skill Novice Survivalist

Rough Ryder Faded Blue Jeans Swayback Whittler – It’s a looker with my 2 favorite Blades

I love a good whittling knife. And Rough Ryder did a fantastic job on this little beauty. With the Faded Jean handle and the orange hi lites between the liners and topping with my 2 favorite Blades for whittling it had to come home.… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Faded Blue Jeans Swayback Whittler – It’s a looker with my 2 favorite Blades”