Video: Ten things to look for when choosing a pocket knife

You made the first decision in knife-buying, and opted for a folder over a rigid-blade knife. What else do you need to consider before investing in a quality folding knife? by Leon Pantenburg If you look around, you can find any pocket knife variation under the sun. But what works well in an urban boutique …

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 …

Ten things to look for when choosing a pocket knife

You made the first decision in knife-buying, and opted for a folder over a rigid-blade knife. What else do you need to consider before investing in a quality folding knife? by Leon Pantenburg If you look around, you can find any pocket knife variation under the sun. But what works well in an urban boutique …

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 …

Check out these top gifts for the survival dad on Father’s Day

What to get the father who has everything? Or maybe he isn’t a survival dad yet, but is heading in that direction. Here are some proven emergency survival items that have been tested and approved by SurvivalCommonSense.com. They’ll  make great gifts. by Leon Pantenburg I really enjoy testing new products or equipment. It gives me …