Author: Leon

November 13, 2017

The Kephart design blade is a proven performer. This latest Kephart from Bark River may prove to be the best…

November 13, 2017

A fillet knife is a specialty tool for filleting fish. Here is how to choose one that will fit your…

October 27, 2017

Sometimes a knife just looks right, and that's what drew my eye to an ad for a "Nessmuk" knife. It…

October 18, 2017

I carry a machete in my car survival kit, and there are some tasks that a machete is ideally suited…

October 7, 2017

Damascus steel is REALLY pretty in a knife blade. But how does it work in the field? I took a…

September 10, 2017

There's nothing like a several-hour, hands-on meat cutting session to help you decide if you like a knife or not.

August 24, 2017

I am leery of celebrity-endorsed products. But the Helle Temagami knife, designed by "Survivorman" Les Stroud, has proven to be…

August 15, 2017

My latest knife collaboration combines an Ambush Tundra blade with a custom walnut handle by Pete Winkler. It is sooo…

June 26, 2017

In many emergency situations, all you’ll have are the tools in your pockets. And a tiny knife is better than…

June 15, 2017

There is nothing like rain to make you appreciate sunshine! After decades of backpacking and scouting, I have learned some…