Tag: Camping Minnesota

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

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.

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

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

The SUDZA STICK – A sentimental excuse to whittle try some wood tattooing…”

Growing up in Africa I ate alot if traditional foods. One of my favorites was and still us Sudza. Made from corn meal it is a bland meal. However adding sauses and other relish dishes to ” dip” the sudza in makes all the… Continue Reading “The SUDZA STICK – A sentimental excuse to whittle try some wood tattooing…””

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”

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.”

“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””