Bark River Seax: Ancient design + modern materials = high performance knife

There’s a reason this knife is a classic. It flat-out works. by Leon Pantenburg Show me a blade design that has withstood the test of time, and I’ll show you a prime contender for that elusive “do-it-all” knife. The Bark River Seax may be that. I got one as soon as they came out in …

Handle design | Most important part of choosing a survival/bushcraft knife?

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 …

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 …

12 top deer hunting knives update

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 – …

Survival knife review: The lightweight, practial and inexpensive Mora may be the best all-around choice

Currently, the rage among some survival schools is the Mora, a small, inexpensive Scandinavian-style sheath knife with a four-inch blade and a large, easy-to-hold handle. The Cold Steel SRK (top) and the J. Martinni Mora-style knives are good choices for all around use. Combined with a Swiss Army Classic, they can provide a good survival tool …

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 Visit our store! For the most part, the concoction mixes utilized as cialis vs levitra a part of them are light in weight yet powerful enough. Learning to drive is not enough; you …

The best bushcraft knife? We review the Bark River Bushcrafter

Disclaimer: KnivesShipFree.com is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor. Two Bark River knives were independently tested and approved before advertising was accepted. When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? How do you make sure your knife will be up to the task? Here’s a product from Bark River Knives that might be what you need. by …

Best bushcraft knife? I like the Bark River Aurora

Home If you’re searching for a bushcraft knife, here’s some things to look for. I checked out the Bark River Aurora, and I am impressed. by Leon Pantenburg  I bought this knife to test and evaluate and received no compensation for reviewing it. Somebody will get ticky about the difference between a bushcraft and a …

Survival Knife Video and Review: Cold Steel Master Hunter

Home After the two-day Mississippi deer hunt, my friend Buddy Douglas was displaying the tenacity some would call “Pig-Headedness.” Despite my repeated efforts, Buddy would not accept a cent for food or drink, nor would he let me pay my guest fee at his hunting club. My much-used Cold Steel SRK (top) and the brand …