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How to choose the right grind for your bushcraft/survival/preparedness knife

The grind, or edge confirmation, of a blade will determine what jobs it does well. Here’s how to choose that best grind for your knife.

Start with these basics for your wilderness survival gear

Let this be your mantra: “I will save me. My survival kit won’t save me. My equipment or gear can’t save me.”

A2 steel | Is it the best choice for your knife blade?

A knife with inferior steel is a waste of money. But paying too much for the blade steel when you don’t need it may also be wasteful. What steel will work best for your hunting/ bushcraft/ survival cutlery needs? Don’t overlook A2 for your next knife.

Review: Bark River JX-6 Companion is great hunting and EDC knife

The Bark River JX-6 probably shouldn’t be the only knife to take on a deer hunt, but it is one that shouldn’t be left behind.

Review: Bark River Edwin Forrest Bowie knife shows classic utility, design

Bowie knives have always been the rage on the American frontier, ever since the 1830s. Today’s Bowies are better than ever and the traditional, proven design, combined with old-time craftsmanship and modern materials creates a new classic.

Video Bowie review: Bark River V-44 combines historical accuracy with new materials

I can quit acquiring and accumulating knives whenever I want. Really. But show me a historic design, made with modern materials, and I teeter on the edge of getting yet another knife I don’t need. The Bark River V-44 did that to me recently. Here’s what I found out about this classic Bowie knife.

Do you need a machete in your emergency kit?

I carry a machete in my car survival kit, and there are some tasks that a machete is ideally suited for. If you think one of those big South American knives is only good in the jungle or rain forests, think again!

Handle design video | Most important part of choosing a survival/bushcraft knife?

One of the first decisions when buying a knife should be how well the handle fits your hand. Here is how to find a knife handle that best fits your needs.

Survival Knife Review: The Swiss Army Knife Classic?

In many emergency situations, all you’ll have are the tools in your pockets. And a tiny knife is better than no knife at all. A Classic can be an important part of your survival kit.

What survival knife do you carry every day?

Question from Reader: “You’ve written abut the best survival knife, the best EDC knife, the best hunting knife, fillet, pocket knife, etc., etc. Skip the options, the analysis and potential survival scenarios and answer this: What is the knife you have on you right now?”