Tool review: Huron 13-inch Half Hatchet

Looking for a good, usable hatchet? Check out this Huron. by Leon Pantenburg BARCO industries supplied the product used in this review. I was not paid to write this, and  at the time of publication, there is no sponsorship relationship between the company and Survivalcommonsense.com.  “A woodsman should carry a hatchet, and he should be …

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 …

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 …