Tag: folding knives

Reviving Vintage Scout Knives

A favorite hobby of mine us to find old folding knives and restore them. It is a very satisfying project. Bringing back an old life to new. Be safe and remember knowledge is a survival skill The Novice Syrvivalist

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

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.”

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

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 …”

Transforming a SVORD Mini Peasant knife – DIY Modification to a Wood Handle.

I thought I would make it more interaction. After all its history is hundreds of years old. So I added my own wooden handle Remember lots can be learnt from tradition. Knowledge is a survival skill. The Novice Survivalist

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”