Review: See what’s to like about the new L.T. Wright GNS bushcraft knife

L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives has a new bushcrafter out, and it promises to be a contender in that elusive, almost-mythical best all-around knife category. by Leon Pantenburg I bought this knife to test, and was not paid to do this review. L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives began when L.T. Wright and a friend began Blind Horse Knives.  A …

Ten things to consider when choosing a youngster’s first knife

If your child is going to learn bushcraft and survival skills, they will need a good knife. Here is how to chose it. by Leon Pantenburg I got my first pocket knife when I was about nine or 10. I was raised on an Iowa farm, and everybody carried a knife of some sort. For …

Review: Check out the Lansky World Legal knife for overseas travel

Traveling abroad, and want to take along a knife? Check out this Lansky LKN333 Mikkel Willumsen World Legal Folding Knife. It is claimed to be legal in 156 countries. by Leon Pantenburg I bought this knife. I was not paid to write this review. It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock …

Check out these five top preparedness knives for under $20

What is an inexpensive, quality knife for people on a limited budget? Can you get a good knife for under $20? by Leon Pantenburg “Buy cheap, buy often” and “You get what you pay for” are just a couple of cliches’ that apply to knives. But there is a difference between “cheap” and “inexpensive.” “Cheap” …

Survival expert Peter Kummerfeldt gives practical advice on what it takes to survive

I met  survival expert Peter Kummerfeldt several years ago at the Deschutes County Sportsman’s Expo. I was mesmerized by the common sense approach he had toward wilderness survival, and attended all the classes he taught that day. Later, I met him at his booth, and over the past few years, we’ve become friends. Peter is …

Review: Bark River Scandi knife combines great design with modern materials

Bark River Knives’ Scandi combines a time-tested design with modern materials. The result is a knife that could end up being your most-used, favorite piece of cutlery. by Leon Pantenburg Bark River Knife and Tool Company did not supply the knife used in this review, and I was not paid to write it. The Vikings …

Knife review: The Bark River Sahara Hunter may be the hunting knife for you

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 …

Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for the Prepper/Survivalist

What Christmas gifts do you give your prepper or survival mom or dad? Here are some suggestions for the person who may need everything! One of my intangibles I found a while back in an old notebook. generic levitra no prescription The generic anti-impotency medicine is taken an hour before sexual intercourse with his partner …

Blake Miller: Before you go, use this hunter’s gear checklist

As summer winds down after the end of Labor Day, a new group of backcountry travelers moves into the woods – hunters. by Blake Miller All too often, Search and Rescue teams are tasked to locate folks who are lost, poorly prepared and are not carrying the right gear. Carrying the right gear in the …

Best survival knife? We check out the Fallkniven F1

When it comes to survival gear, I like equipment that has been military-approved. That’s why I was interested in testing and reviewing the Fallkniven F1 survival knife. by Leon Pantenburg Since 1995, the Fallkniven F1 has been the official survival knife for Swedish Air Force pilots. The Fallkniven F1 is an minimalist survival knife used …