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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 …
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Your hunting knife must be able to handle field dressing and processing a big game animal. Plus, it better be able to handle most survival tasks. The Bark River Sahara may be what you’re looking for. by Leon Pantenburg Bark River Knives did not supply this knife, and I was not paid to do this …
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A hunting knife must be able to handle a variety of different cutting tasks associated with meat processing in the field. Here’s a new Bark River knife that has proven to be a stellar performer. by Leon Pantenburg I got my Kalahari about six months ago, and wrung it out doing buschcrafting activities. It worked …
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A perennial favorite with readers is this list of great gifts for prepared (and not so prepared) people. Here are some suggestions for knives. by Leon Pantenburg Disclaimer: Some of the companies mentioned in this post are SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsors. Before any advertising was accepted, every product was tested and reviewed. Signs of addiction: I love …
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You stand over the fallen deer, thankful for the quick, humane kill. Then, it’s time to get to work. How good the meat will taste over the next few months will depend on how quickly you can gut, skin, process and cool the meat. by Leon Pantenburg Deer season is here in some areas, and …
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A hunter’s daypack houses a very personal collection of gear designed to keep you safe, dry and warm. It also must contain meat cutting tools and equipment. Here’s what I carry in mine. by Leon Pantenburg The way I hunt big game requires a lot of walking, sitting and glassing. Here is the gear I’ll …
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“You never recommend folding knives for survival use – what’s the problem?” by Leon Pantenburg I hear that a lot. And for the record, I carry a folder on my keychain and another in a belt pouch every day. I never go out hiking or hunting without my Swiss Army Classic. But here’s the deal: …
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What’s the best design for an everyday belt knife? Don’t make any investments in that cutlery catagory until you check out the Bark River Canadian. by Leon Pantenburg I really like the traditional Canadian knife designs. I’ve been using variations for years. I love my C.T. Fischer custom Nessmuk, which is a cousin of the …
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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 …
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Home Before you invest in an expensive knife from a company on the internet, check these things out. by Leon Pantenburg I didn’t expect anything from the knife company, but was checking out the customer service, return policy, and just how hard it would be to return something. (You’re welcome, oh loyal readers!) I’m very …
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