Tag: campingessentials

Kolrosing Project – Learning the way…O.K. the hard way”

I decided on a quick…..ok maybe not so quick wood working project. With Kolrosing for decoration. I learnt the hard way. But hey. All good. Just need practice. Remember knowledge is a survival skill. And with some practice may just turn out th be… Continue Reading “Kolrosing Project – Learning the way…O.K. the hard way””

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”

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”

I got me some ZIPPO stuff – Couple Ups and Downs but alls well

One of the most recognized brands in the world so I took a looking see . Pretty interesting NS Remember knowledge is a survival skill

Marbles G-10 Orange Scout Knife, Better than the Traditional?

Generally when it comes to edc pocket knives I tend to prefer the old fashioned traditional style, especially when it comes to something like a Scout Knife. But Marbles is kinda winning me over here here with the new G-10 Series of knives. This… Continue Reading “Marbles G-10 Orange Scout Knife, Better than the Traditional?”

Rough Ryder Lockback Pocket Chef Knife – It’s breakfast time.

Well if you like me I like to cook alot when camping,trudging or just outdoors. Any excuse to have a meal and a cuppa Joe gets me going. Well there I was and came acrossvthis gem from ROUGH RYDER KNIVES. Yep a foldingbchef knife…wait… Continue Reading “Rough Ryder Lockback Pocket Chef Knife – It’s breakfast time.”

The Biltong Knife From OKAPI – A purely Sentimental Buy.

Sometimes you just gotta have one…..

Mora 511 2021 Limited Color Edition – On Sale and got it free

Knowing people can be very inexpensive. Huh! Well a friend at work texted me and said he found a good deal on a knife so he got me one as well. Yep on sale and I paid nothing. Cannot beat that price. This is… Continue Reading “Mora 511 2021 Limited Color Edition – On Sale and got it free”

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”