Tag: Minnesota

Protecting me from my axe and the axe from me.

Always keeping safety in mind when doing axe work or anything requiring a sharp tool. Needed to enhance thesafety aspect of my axe work. Not just reading about it but practicing it. Here is how I started doing that with my new Trail Boss… Continue Reading “Protecting me from my axe and the axe from me.”

CRTK Woods Chogan T-Hawk.

I have owned this T hawk for almost 4 years. Initially bought it for camping in California. The first time I used it was disappointing. But now having done some research in the past week or 2 I finally sharpened it. What a difference.… Continue Reading “CRTK Woods Chogan T-Hawk.”

Axes, Are they necessary for the Novice Outdoor person….The Knowledge search continues

“The felling axe is also often referred to as the camp axe and it is used to cut down trees and branches.This type of axe has two main features:

Watch “WalMart $5.00 Bargain Bin Find – Pocket Knife set” on YouTube

Saturday night, too much coffee and this is the result. A word of warning. That coffee really sneaks up on you. Just saying…… NS

Watch “FIRE IT UP FRIDAY- Snack in the South 40 – (Pacific Bushcraft Consortium)” on YouTube

My new DIY walkabout stick.

Finally got this guy finished. It turned out to be quite a challenge as I decide to use only my new CONDOR BUSHLORE knife to do it. A fun challenge and some thing I enjoy doing, whittling away at home or fire side outdoors.… Continue Reading “My new DIY walkabout stick.”

New BIG STICK TRUDGING COMPANION

Got to fancy up a new big stick for trudging around in winter. Always a good idea to have a 3rd leg in winter walkabouts. May just save you some unwanted pain. Check out the stick…very native now….

Watch “Condor Tool and Knife -CTK232-4.3HC BUSHLORE Survival Knife. A little hiccup but all ends VERY well” on YouTube

A great knife, priced right and perfect for the everyday outdoors man.

Yard Chores….getting em done

Finally got the Ride on mower back from repair. Just in time to hopefully beat the winter snow expected tonight. Leaves so many leaves Busy little bee for sure. Check it out Life on a budget. A survival skill for sure The Novice Survivalist.

Watch “THE COTTAGE -Just Another Manic Monday – A new week” on YouTube

Thought I would share my Monday with you. A quick update at the cottage. Squirrels and all