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 …

Ten tips about buying a high-end and/or custom knife online

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 …

Best survival knife guide: Five reasons you may need a high-end, custom knife

Home Once a certain price point is reached, there may not be much difference in knife performance. Is a custom knife worth the money? by Leon Pantenburg So who really needs a custom survival/bushcraft/utility/whatever knife? Short answer: Probably nobody. This Bark River Bird and Trout Knife makes a superb paring knife. If you process and …

Classic survival knives: My Dad’s Hitler Youth artifact

Home Some knife designs are classic because they work so well. My father discovered this in 1944 as a World War II infantryman. He acquired a Hitler Youth knife, which became his go-to hunting/utility knife. by Leon Pantenburg My dad was an infantry captain with Patton’s Third Army on its push toward Berlin. Now Generic …

Best survival knife? Bark River Fox River survival/hunting knife review

http://www.survivalcommonsense.com Everybody should have a good survival/hunting knife. The Fox River, made by Bark River knives, might be a good choice for you. by Leon Pantenburg I have a weakness for custom knives, which is totally out of proportion  with my ability to buy them. So while I have several C.T. Fischer custom knives, I’m …