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Choosing Between an Axe, Hatchet, and Tomahawk
Outdoorsmen often face questions about essential gear—backpacks, clothing, tools, and other necessities. One common dilemma is whether to bring a full-sized axe or opt for something smaller, like a hatchet or a tomahawk. In a previous article, I discussed how to choose the right axe size. Here, I’ll break down the advantages and disadvantages of…
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Review: Hultafors Trekking Axe
When it comes to outdoor gear, few tools are as versatile and indispensable as a good axe. Alongside a trusty knife and a solid saw, an axe forms the core of a woodsman’s arsenal, offering a wide range of uses both around camp and beyond. Whether you’re chopping firewood, clearing brush, woodworking, or even practicing…
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Knife Review: LT Wright Knives Pronghorn
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — I’m a huge fan of LT Wright Knives (LTWK). The knives coming out of this shop are outstanding examples of quality, precision, and craftsmanship. The attention to detail is nothing short of phenomenal. LTWK has also built a strong community around its brand, especially through…
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Knife Review: Woodsmonkey Friction Folder
One of the first tools humans created was the knife. Made from stone, bone, and later metal, it remained a companion from the homestead to the battlefield for centuries. Archeologists have discovered knives dating back thousands of years. Most of them are fixed-blade knives, meaning the blade is connected to a handle, usually wooden. They…
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Knife Review: LTWK Maverick Scout
When camping or hunting, I use knives for various tasks, like preparing a meal, skinning and butchering an animal, or even whitling by the campfire. I prefer knives that have blade lengths from 3 inches up to 5 inches. Knives with blades between 3-4 inches are mainly used for detail field work where control cuts…
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Knife Review: Wessex Blades Danelore
I am following Wessex Blades on YouTube for years and I really admire Scott’s work. He makes great blade designs and also fantastic leather sheaths. As he is a one-man shop, ordering a knife is taking time and you need to have patience until it’s built. When he opened his ordering book a couple of…
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The Mountain Raider Knife
I always loved knives and as a kid I used to have a Swiss Army Knife folder in my pocket (i still carry one,accompanying with a fixed blade).During my service I had used many knives not only bayonets or tactical knives,but also large bowie knives and small auto folders. I had made some knives drawings…
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LTWK Genesis:report after three years of use
It’s been three years since i purchased my LTWK Genesis,the first model LT offered after the split of Blind Horse Knives.I managed to score one of the first run(the first run were 100 knives made and have PT stamped on them)with beautiful Desert Ironwood scales.It’s the only knife i have got that has such scales.For…