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I didn’t need another Bark River Gunny. But I couldn’t pass up this latest addition to the Gunny line. by Leon Pantenburg KnivesShipFree is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor, but the company did not supply a free knife and I was not paid to do this review. I remember hearing something to the effect of “If you …
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Looking for an all-around belt knife that is also a workhorse? Check out this classic pattern made with the latest materials. by Leon Pantenburg All it takes (for me to acquire yet another knife I don’t need) is a historic, classic pattern made with new, improved steel. This replica of a Hawken rifle and the …
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The grind of a blade will determine what jobs it does well. These choices work for me. Here’s how to choose that best grind for your knife. by Leon Pantenburg I can break down my blade grind preferences to three: convex, scandi (or flat) and sabre (double bevel). These do everything I need quite well, …
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What’s more important on a working knife handle – the material it’s made of, or the design? For my money, the first decision should be how well the handle fits your hand. by Leon Pantenburg Use a knife for very long and you’ll develop definite opinions about ergonomic handles. To start with “ergonomic” isn’t the …
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Everyone has different ideas about what they need in a survival/bushcraft knife. Here’s my preferences. by Leon Pantenburg One of the most popular posts on the SurvivalCommonSense.com YouTube channel is Survival knives: Five things to avoid when choosing a survival/hunting knife. These knives are carried by the elk hunters I hunt with. The designs and …
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A fillet knife may end up being the most useful blade you have. Here’s a new version of an already great piece of cutlery. by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: KnivesShipFree.com is a sponsor of SurvivalCommonSense.com. I bought this knife to review, and all I ever promise in any equipment review is a fair shake. My Bark …
Here are some common, everyday items to take along in your daypack when deer or elk hunting. by Leon Pantenburg The buck dropped about 125 yards from my tree stand. I didn’t want to gut the deer on the spot, or drag it across the clearing and possibly alert other animals the next morning. Luckily, …
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Here are some common, everyday items to take along in your daypack when deer or elk hunting. by Leon Pantenburg The buck dropped about 125 yards from my tree stand. I didn’t want to gut the deer on the spot, or drag it across the clearing and possibly alert other animals the next morning. Luckily, …
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A perennial favorite is the annual update on the best deer hunting knives. Here’s that update, with some newbies, tried and tested designs and old favorites. by Leon Pantenburg Deer season is here in some areas, and eagerly anticipated in others. As you gather gear, consider this: What’s the best knife – for me – …
After much success with his Genesis bushcraft knife, L.T. Wright got lots of requests for a smaller version. The result is the “Next Gen.” by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: I bought this knife and was not paid for writing this review. I carry a knife every day. Which knife depends on what I’m doing. For work …
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