Videos: Nine mistakes that can ruin cast iron cookware
Taking care of your cast iron cookware is not difficult, but ruining the finish is easy. Here are some things NOT to do.
Review: Bark River Mini Kephart – A do-it-all knife
The Kephart may be the best do-it-all knife design. Bark River’s Mini Kephart may be what the backpacker, or everyday user needs.
Video review: Casstrom Safari is little knife with large abilities
Sometimes the best knife for the job is a smaller one. This Casstrom Safari is small, lightweight and easy to carry.
Choose the right knife for small game hunting
You can skin and field dress squirrels, rabbits, upland game and smaller animals with many different styles of knives. Here’s how to pick one that can do the job well for you, while not breaking the budget.
Knife review: The Benchmade Griptilian is Benchmade’s rock star
Looking for a reliable lock blade folding knife? Take a look at this one.
Review: Bark River Cub EDC
If you’re in the market for a solid knife that can handle hard use, the Bark River Cub EDC might be what you’re looking for. The knife has a proven, classic design, with features that will endear it to most outdoorspeople. I like the EDC very much, and I’m guessing…
Review: Bark River Water Moccasin – A multi-task performer
A useful knife is useful in a variety of situations. If the knife can handle cooking chores, it may do fine when used outside. So the Bark River Water Moccasin should be on your radar if you’re looking for a knife that does a lot of things well.
How to Make Charcloth: A miracle material for catching sparks and making fire
Catching a spark and blowing it into a flame is a skill that can save your life. Charcloth is a material that has been “cooked” like charcoal is at high temperatures until it becomes black. Properly-made charcloth will easily catch a spark and grow into an ember. This ember can…
How to make a quick, safe knife sheath out of cardboard and duct tape
Every one-piece knife needs an edge guard or sheath for safety if it is going to be used outdoors. Here’s how to make a quick sheath out of a paper towel roll and duct tape.
Making the Bark River UP EDC an even better Every Day Carry knife
Some outdoor gear, by long association, becomes a connection to the past. That is the case with this most recent knife project by Kendall Carpenter.
