Ten things to look for in a survival/bushcraft knife

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 …

Knife review | The Bark River Kalahari Mini-Sportsman may be the fillet/boning knife for you

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 …

Best belt/hunting knife | Check out the Ambush Tundra

The new Ambush Tundra, made by Bark River Knives, combines a classic blade design with an ergonomic handle that just won’t quit. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to write this post and bought this knife to review. It’s really nice when a knife makers listens to customer feedback. Over two years ago, I …

Choose the best wilderness survival/hunting knife for backcountry big game hunting

Every big game hunter, prepper and survivalist needs a selection of knives for processing the meat of large animals. by Leon Pantenburg At some point, you may need to reduce a steer, hog, sheep, goat or large game animal into neatly-wrapped packages of meat for the freezer. Or, you might get a great deal on …

Review: Best everyday carry knife? We check out the L.T. Wright ‘Next Gen’

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 …

Best survival knife? New materials, old designs combine in this classic cutlery

Looking for a traditional, classic knife design made with the best of modern materials? Check out these newcomers. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. KnivesShipFree,com is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor and loaned me several of the knives mentioned, and they will be returned when I’m done testing them. The other knives …

Knife Review and Video: C.T. Fischer Four-Inch Bushcraft knife

There are knives you need and knives you want. My latest four-inch bushcraft knife acquisition from C.T. Fischer fits both categories!  by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: C.T. Fischer knives were advertised on this website, after the products first passed a rigorous testing process. The following review is my opinion and had no prior input, feedback or …

Survival knives: Do you need a machete in your emergency kit?

If you think one of those big South American knives is only good in the jungle or rain forests, think again!  This under-construction igloo was built using several survival tools, including a machete. (Leon Pantenburg photo) Men impotence falls into various categories, which in turn cause erectile issues in order cialis canada men. Certain foods …

Ten gifts for Dad’s emergency/survival kit on Fathers Day

My most cherished Fathers Day gifts have been handmade. My daughter’s  “Best Dad Ever” painting hangs in the library. My coffee cup, with my kids photos inset, gets regular use. My collection of Father’s Day cards is filed safely. But suppose you also want to get that hunter/fisherman, prepper or survivalist dad something he can add …

Tactical knife review: Check out this CRKT M16-13Z folding emergency/survival knife

Do you need a tactical folding knife? Maybe. This Columbia River Knife and Tool folder could prove to be a good choice. by Leon Pantenburg I love folding knives, but am lukewarm about them for survival/emergency use. (Here’s why.) Columbia River Knife and Tool M16-13Z Off-pump coronary artery viagra brand bypass surgery (OPCAB) is a technique of …