Tag: hiking

Slick And Lightweight: Bps Knives Finn Lite Puukko Review

It’s been a while since I looked into BPS Knives. It’s one of my favorite makers. Their products are quality for sure, but best of all affordable. This little Puukko look alike is perfect for camping chores and for me whittling. Here is my… Continue Reading “Slick And Lightweight: Bps Knives Finn Lite Puukko Review”

Cold Steel Finn Bear and some DIY add ons…

Found this guy on line. A favorite style of mine. They have been around for awhile. Not a fan of the “plastic stuff”, so I made some changes…added leather sheath and handle cover. Loving this learning leather Knowledge is a survival skill The Novice… Continue Reading “Cold Steel Finn Bear and some DIY add ons…”

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”

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”

Kershaw Taskmaster Folding Saw – Its a monster for a folder saw

This folding saw surprised me. I never knew Kershaw Knives even made em. This guy is as good if not better than my Bacho which I am never without when trudging in the bush. Always be prepared. Knowledge is a survival Skill. Be safe… Continue Reading “Kershaw Taskmaster Folding Saw – Its a monster for a folder saw”

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”

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”

“Changing my stick to Halloween mode”

Tis the season so made a different head for my changeable walking stick…thought it appropriate to the season

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?”

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”