Feature Articles - Destinations & Events
Unless you have been living in your survival hooch for the past couple of years, you no doubt have heard the name Dave Canterbury. Even before his recent series Dual Survival (http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/dual-survival/) on the Discovery Channel, Dave had a very vast collection of YouTube videos covering no nonsense, practical survival and woodcraft techniques. As if this guy is not busy enough, he also runs the Pathfinder school that allows people to learn a variety of skills
Reviews - Axes, Hatchets, and Saws
An axe is probably one of the most basic, yet most useful, tools that a person can have along in the outdoors. Whether it's for gathering firewood, building a shelter, or clearing downed trees off of back roads, it's one of those tools that when you need it, you really need it! Finding a size that will let you do serious work while not weighing you down too much on the trail, or taking up too much room in the truck cab, is always a lesson in compromises.
Read more: The Trail Boss: Cold Steel's Bush Axe for the Masses
Unless you're a regular on Knifeforums.com you may be missing out on one of the real sleepers of the custom knife world right now. Quietly, but steadily, Mike McConnell has been showing off an ever growing line of practical, hardworking blades built for the everyman. Mike has a vision that I can really appreciate: make a quality, handmade tool that folks can afford and won't hesitate to use.
Anyone that knows me will tell you that I'm a fan of neck knives and other short fixed blade knives. My first experience using a neck knife was when I converted the sheath for a Cuda Talon for neck carry. Turns out that was a bit heavy for neck carry, but the latest knife I've tried in this mode, the BRKT Bravo Necker turns out to be just the right balance between portability and utility.
Today, Woods Monkey takes a look at a rock solid folder that was a result of collaboration between BM engineers and Shane Sibert. Known for his Hell-for-stout products, the new 755 MPR continues that tradition, but in a more portable package.
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If you're looking for a top-notch school to learn outdoors skills, then you'll want to take a look at the Wilderness Learning Center. It's a school with knowledgeable instructors, a great location, and excellent facilities for learning in the outdoors!
If you're looking for custom paracord work for things like fobs, survival bracelets, baldric rigs, or just a lanyard, Scott's Knots will meet your needs. Take it from folks that have several pieces of his work in use every day, you won't be disappointed!
Home of some of the finest leatherwork you're going to find today, Paul and his staff hold to the traditions of using only the best materials and providing fantastic customer service. Hedgehog Leatherworks is the place where discriminating sheath shoppers go to meet their needs.
Here's a great site for essential outdoors gear--especially some great custom-handled fire steels! There's a good number of sizes and customization features that should easily meet your needs!
The SOSAK is a place for enthusiasts of "the little red tool" to gather for the purpose of sharing ideas, photos, stories, modifications and anything else related to Swiss Army Knives.



