Video: How to wet form a leather knife sheath with water and a sponge

So you want to customize that brand new leather knife sheath, but don’t want to spend a lot of time doing it. Here’s a way to wet form a sheath that is quick and easy. By Leon Pantenburg I have a lot of leather general-purpose knife sheaths, and generally, they work very well. Since they …

Reader feedback | On dryer lint, batonning firewood, finding directions by tree moss and other survival stuff

Feeder and viewer feedback is greatly appreciated! by Leon Pantenburg I wouldn’t know what readers want more info about if there weren’t responses. Here are a few comments we’ve gotten about a variety of topics. On Dryer lint as a survival firestarter? No way! Dryer lint is just OK as a firestarter. Ajanta Pharma has …

Try this hardtack recipe for emergency food that lasts indefinately

As a long term survival food,  hardtack has a proven track record. by Leon Pantenburg Hardtack is a traditional military ration that consists basically of flour, salt and water, baked into a cracker. Recipes abound, and it is possible to buy commercial versions. But the prepper/survivalist should consider using making hardtack. It is a good …

Knife review: The Benchmade Griptilian is a hardworking, durable folder

What’s a reliable, high quality lockblade folder? Check out the Benchmade 551 Griptilian. by Leon Pantenburg Knivesshipfree is a Survivalcommonsense.com sponsor. The company did not supply a free knife for this review, and I was not paid to write this review. I prefer to carry a rigid blade knife whenever practical, but there are times …

Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy: What to do in the case of an active shooter

After the Orlando mass shooting, many people are wondering what to do if caught in such a situation. Here is some sound advice from two medical experts. By Leon Pantenburg A few days before the Orlando tragedy, I was at the Mother Earth News Preparedness Expo in Albany, Oregon, and ran across a new bleeding …

Best beginner knife? We (video) review the Mora 840 Companion

What do you need in a beginner knife? Check out the Mora 840 Companion. by Leon Pantenburg One of the most common questions I get concerns recommendations for a first knife. That topic was discussed in another post: Ten things to consider when buying that first knife About 12 years ago, Boy Scout Troop 18, …

Survival first aid | Check out this new emergency bleeding control kit

Emergencies involving blood loss could occur anytime and anywhere, and you must be ready to deal with them. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review, and SurvivalCommonSense.com has no sponsorship or advertising  relationship with Doom and Bloom™. Probably the best time investment I ever made was to take a 20-hour Wilderness …

Can on a biomass stove? Sure – Check out the SilverFire Super Dragon stove

Is it possible to can food on a biomass stove? Cooking for a lot of people and want to use a biomass stove? Check out this latest SilverFire biomass stove – it can answer both these questions. by Leon Pantenburg SilverFire is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor. I was not paid to do this review. “What about canning …

Best EDC knife? We review the Bark River Gunny Vortex

I didn’t need another Bark River Gunny. But I couldn’t pass up this latest addition to the Gunny line. by Leon Pantenburg KnivesShipFree is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor, but the company did not supply a free knife and I was not paid to do this review. I remember hearing something to the effect of  “If you …

Check out the Survivalcommonsense interview on the Doom and Bloom podcast

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