Category: winter hiking

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

Higo No Kami Knives – Just so simple and I am truly confused about them

On my YouTube channel I like to review Knives. A particular favorite type do, for me is finding a traditional knife( with alot of history). from other counties. ( not the US). This time on my search I came across these guys. HIGO NO… Continue Reading “Higo No Kami Knives – Just so simple and I am truly confused about them”

Su Chickens BOX OF BLADES, Marble’s Black Stag Bone Congress Whittler, whittling and what not

Sometimes you just get lucky. As you are probably aware I have small YouTube channel. I have a couple thousand subscribers. Some very dedicated and some not so much. About Normal for tubing. Then this happens. …A small box arrived at my door and… Continue Reading “Su Chickens BOX OF BLADES, Marble’s Black Stag Bone Congress Whittler, whittling and what not”

The twisted Vine, DIY Walking stick – Fun Project carving and whatnot

I like to go walkabout and like sharp and shinny things. So used one to make walkbouts easier. Fun easy to do project Remember knowledge is a survival skill. Keeping up practicing with your tools can be fun and knowledgeable. Be safe out there… Continue Reading “The twisted Vine, DIY Walking stick – Fun Project carving and whatnot”

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”

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.

G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out

With the changes in my life I have had to change the way I carry things on a day hike. No more traditional backpacks when you have a pacemaker buried in your shoulder. Soooooo got me a Sling pack. Works great. Remember adapting to… Continue Reading “G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out”