Tag: budget knives

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

Modified OPINEL No 9, The TADPOLE, Wharncliffe Whittler , It’s a little masterpiece

I love the Opinel out knife. They are really well made. Almost perfect. The best thing is that they can be modified in so many ways. Here’s one way I changed a #9. Remember knowledge is a survival skill 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”

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

I came across these knives looking for traditional country knives. At first look I thought “Now that’s a ugly knife”. But decided to look into them futher..further… GLAD I DID THAT. Re.ember knowledge is a survival skill. Even if at first glance its odd.… Continue Reading “Higo No Kami Knives – Just so simple and I am truly confused about them”

I made a Opinel knife mod, for me

I own a lot…yep a lot of Opinel knives. I have a couple of duplicates, so I decided to un- duplicate….this one was a fun project https://youtu.be/KgfM-Q4aQjY Remember knowledge is a survival skill. You may just have to mofiy a tool to get a… Continue Reading “I made a Opinel knife mod, for me”

Rough Ryder Faded Blue Jeans BOW CANOE folding knife, My new favorite from this RR series.

This knife won me over as soon as I saw it. I love traditional folding knives. And this one. Well it’s a Canoe. .with a more obvious bow on the handle. Probably my favorite from the Faded blue jean series Remember knowledge is a… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Faded Blue Jeans BOW CANOE folding knife, My new favorite from this RR series.”

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

Rough Ryder Black G-10 Lockback, A nice choice in between a Traditional and Modern knife

A Sharp and Shiny is a Sharp and Shiny – They all deserve a good home

Came across this in a thrift store. I git it just because it was unusual and had no idea what it was. And…it was 50 cents. Brought it home and discovered …..joy. its actually a knife. Sooooo. Gave it some love and a home… Continue Reading “A Sharp and Shiny is a Sharp and Shiny – They all deserve a good home”

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 …”