Tag: outdoors

Handmade Puukko Whittler Knife from an OPINEL no9 Blade.

I had spare Opibel No 9 blade so made me a whittling knife, based on a Puukko knife. The joy Novice survivalist

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

SVORD Peasant Knife -The Large and Mini. Simple pleasure with a lot of history

Came across these while researching history of knives and such. Very interesting. So I got one or 2. Very old style of knives .Originally used by the Roman foot soldiers during the hey day of the Empire. Used or all tasks from general camp… Continue Reading “SVORD Peasant Knife -The Large and Mini. Simple pleasure with a lot of history”

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”

Artisan Cutlery – Sea Snake Fixed Blade EDC Knife, Very nice for a Neck or Pocket Carry.

Something I have never considered before. Neck Cary knife. Having looked and tried this guy out. I may just do it when out in the woods on a walkabout. Check it out NS. Knowledge is a survival skill

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.

CIVIVI Mini Praxis folding pocket knife – Very impressed with this knife.

Being a traditional knife guy, I have never really looked at the more modern options. Lately I have. It has been an Eye opener for me. I am suitably impressed. This one especially. It is now my Work EDC. And it has already proved… Continue Reading “CIVIVI Mini Praxis folding pocket knife – Very impressed with this knife.”

Rough Ryder Code Red Black Bear Fixed Blade Knife – very cool idea

Found this while looking for more modern series of folders from Rough Ryder…..WOW. it cost less than most folding knives out there. Look good, well made and hey the price …perfect. Not all bargains are cheap The Novice Survivalist

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