Tag: old ways
At last, a step by step guide of how to shave with an axe – Mike shows us how to do it
We have all seen the old black and white images of men shaving with axes. We have seen, outdoors-men, lumberjacks and WWII GI Joes shaving…
Primitive tools that we still use today
Primitive is a word that describes something of age or out of date. When someone says, “it’s very primitive,” they usually mean that it is…
Ancient Native American trails were marked by bending trees into trail markers
Not too sure about you but when I am traveling to a new area, I am one of those who has become entirely reliant on…
A great guide on how to make your own char-cloth
Char-Cloth making is very useful skill to have in regards to making fire, with a spark you can create fire. With a small piece of…
At last, a step by step guide of how to shave with an axe – Mike shows us how to do it
We have all seen the old black and white images of men shaving with axes. We have seen, outdoors-men, lumberjacks and WWII GI Joes shaving…
In 1903 a handy banker trained and shaped a tree to grow into the form of a chair
Naturally, a handmade wooden chair is much more valuable than one that is mass produced; the craftsmanship and details of a hand carved chair give…
Adventurer Josh Gates Embarks On An Epic Mission To Tackle The Age-Old Question: Is The Yeti Real?
Long before Bigfoot was a household name, there was Yeti – the so-called abominable snowman and legendary towering creature believed to roam the snow-capped peaks…
Love This! Birch Tar Resin For Paleo Crafts And Tool Making
For anyone that follows my instructables, you’ll know that I have an affinity for traditional tool making and paleo/meso craft stemming from my childhood with…
How to Make a Flint Knapping Indirect Percussion Tool
As an avid flint knapper I often like to make my own tools. One of the most popular materials is the copper for flaking and…