Check out these 12 top knives for deer hunting

A perennial reader favorite every fall is the update on the best hunting knives for deer. Here are some blades worth checking out. by Leon Pantenburg We’re not looking for the best survival knife or the best bushcraft blade here, but rather a cutlery tool that can do the job of gutting, skinning and quartering …

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 …

12 top deer hunting knives update

A perennial favorite is the annual update on the best deer hunting knives. Here’s that update, with some newbies, tried and tested designs and old favorites. by Leon Pantenburg Deer season is here in some areas, and eagerly anticipated in others. As you gather gear, consider this: What’s the best knife – for me – …

Best survival knife? New materials, old designs combine in this classic cutlery

Looking for a traditional, classic knife design made with the best of modern materials? Check out these newcomers. by Leon Pantenburg I was not paid to do this review. KnivesShipFree,com is a SurvivalCommonSense.com sponsor and loaned me several of the knives mentioned, and they will be returned when I’m done testing them. The other knives …

What’s the best way to wet form a leather knife sheath?

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 …

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 …