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Christmas gifts: Check out these top knives for prepared people

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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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 …

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Survival knife video: Choose the correct blade spine for ferro rod firestarting

An often overlooked part of a survival blade is the back, or spine. With the proper grind, the back can provide an edge that saves the razor edge for other uses. by Leon Pantenburg It’s easy to ignore the dull part of the knife blade. But the spine, ground correctly, can becomes another useful part …

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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 …

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Before you buy a knife: Check out what kind of steel is in the blade

Home A well-designed knife with inferior steel in the blade is a waste of money. Worse, it could break or fail when you need it most. Before you buy anything, consider the steel in the blade. Here are some steels in knives I have used and trust. by Leon Pantenburg The most important aspect of …

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