Restoring a Cast Iron Treasure: How to clean and season the old time cooking utensils

A little elbow grease, and some steel wool, can help you salvage a badly rusted cast iron cooking implement. Somebody’s rusty, dust-covered survivor of a failed camping trip may end up becoming a valuable addition to your cooking tools.

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Five reasons why heading for the hills during an emergency is a bad idea

When (fill in the appropriate acronym) happens, society will collapse. But some survivalists think they will head for the wilderness and live off the land. Here’s why that philosophy won’t work.

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Video review: A first look at the Bark River Crash Ax

Tactical axes have been around for thousands of years. If you’re in the market for one, this Bark River Crash Ax may be just what you’re looking for.

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Another look at the Hyken Knives Lite Hunter

Thinking about the best tools for deer hunting? A useful, quality knife should be right at the top of your list. This Hyken Knives™ Lite Hunter proved to be a superb hunting knife.

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Five ways to carry survival tools on a belt

Check out the Okay’s Key Safe as part of an inexpensive, effective way to carry survival gear.

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Is the Bark River Hauk the belt knife you’ve been looking for?

This Bark River Knives™  traditional-design belt knife has a lot going for it, and it might be the EDC or bushcraft knife you’re been looking for.

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Best knife sheath? We review the Jenna Martin Vehement Knives design

A really, really important part of a rigid blade knife is the sheath. A good one will be safe and comfortable to carry and get used. A poorly-designed sheath is dangerous and encourages you leaving the knife behind. This design by Jenna Martin is incredible!

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What’s the best light for deer hunters? Here are several choices

A flashlight should be part of your deer hunting equipment. Here are several that do the job for me.

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Best utility knife? Check out the Bark River Kephart five-inch blade

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

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How to survive: Choose the best fillet knife for preparing fish

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

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