Knife sharpening has been way over complicated in this day and age. Maintaining your knives’ edge is extremely important if you use it a lot. A dull knife can actually be dangerous to use. With a dull edge you tend to push harder when carving or cutting, which could cause your … [Read more...]
Courtesy of Real World Survivor In these days of endless anti-smoking campaigns and ever fewer tobacco users, I wonder how many homes have even a small supply of matches or lighters to survive a disaster. If there was an electrical grid failure, or similar calamity, many … [Read more...]
Morakniv of Sweden has been making blades for over a hundred years. While the company has undergone a few name changes, their commitment to crafting ultra-sharp knives for use at home or in the field has never wavered. I recently received the Morakniv Tactical for testing and … [Read more...]
If you have read any of my previous articles you know the importance I place on always having a blade. A common question often asked is 'what is the best knife to have?'. The blanket answer to that is 'the knife you have on you'. The Gerber Freescape Folding Sheath Knife is … [Read more...]
Courtesy of Real World Survivor Times have been tough. The old world you knew before is long gone, replaced by a harsh cruelty you never dreamed could happen. People are scattered. Cities are crumbling. Infrastructure is entirely non-existent. It has been 18 months since the … [Read more...]
What makes a knife handle ‘bad?’ Knife maker Kyle Ver Steeg thinks about this question more than most makers. The Iowa native brings the perspective of both a plastic surgeon and lifelong outdoorsman to create knives with subtle, refined ergonomics. Ver Steeg is also a user who … [Read more...]
