Bushcraft knife review: We check out the L.T. Wright Genesis

I bought this knife to field test and received no compensation for writing this review. There’s a reason some knife designs become classics and never die out. The L.T. Wright Genesis is patterned on one of those knives, and I predict it is going to be very popular. by Leon Pantenburg The L.T. Wright Genesis …

Does size matter? How long should the blade on a survival/bushcraft knife be?

Looking for a survival/bushcraft knife? How much blade do you need? by Leon Pantenburg Suppose you want to  invest in a knife for bushcraft and/or overall outdoor use. Among the considerations is how long the blade should be. What do you need, and which length is  best? Beats me. Knife designs go in cycles, and …

Best survival/bushcraft cutlery? Check out this woodcraft trio

The best all-around survival/bushcraft knife? Well, there isn’t one single tool that can do it all. But a selection of three different tools can do it all. Here are two experts’ opinions. by Leon Pantenburg Both Sears and Kephart carried a folder, rigid blade knife and a hatchet to do all their bushcraft activities. There …

Kephart and Nessmuk: Advice from the experts on picking the best pocket knife

“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: …

Choose the best point for a survival and/or bushcraft knife

An important consideration for your survival knife is the design. The point will determine some of the uses, and how effective the blade will be at different tasks. Here are some things to consider about point designs. by Leon Pantenburg Knife points, or tips, come in every configuration under the sun, and you can get …

Is this the best bushcraft/survival belt knife? We review the Bark River Canadian

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 …

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 …