Tag: tool
How to sharpen your trowel by hand – for those of us who like ‘digging’ when we are out
As an archaeologist, whether by hobby or by profession, your most important tool is your trowel. Sharpening this tool properly is key. The job of…
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Primitive is a word that describes something of age or out of date.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…
Clothing tags turned into survival tools
Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1938, The Columbia Sportswear Company has been making clothes and outdoor gear for more than 70 years. Throughout the years…
A Video Guide – How To Make A Paracord Sling
We love slings, and each year we have a few days where we make some and have a good play with them, with the kids…
Make A Knife From A Saw Blade
This article from Dan is about making a marking knife for cabinet making, but it struck me that the principles are all the same for…
Heat Treating For The Hobbyist Knife Maker
There’s a growing number of people that are getting used to knives as tools again, just like our grandparents did, especially when off the beaten track…
Covert Crafts Spoon Scorp
Bushcraft is a wonderful art it can be almost infinite in its variety, everyone of us approaches the subject differently. I like to add the…
Diefenthal Folding Hunter – Knife Review
I thought that some of you might like a look around a bit of cutlery produced by one of Solingen’s finest. This is a folding…
8 Ways A Knife Will Help You In The Great Outdoors
When you’re out and about exploring the wilderness, one of the most important things to bring with you is a knife. You never know when…