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CAS-Hanwei's Rock Creek Knives CAS-Hanwei is best known for their line of well made historic swords.  While the original CAS Iberia company dates back a quarter of a century, back in 2006 they were purchased by renowned sword maker Paul Chen and the collaboration of CAS-Hanwei was formed.  The newly formed CAS-Hanwei has gone on to produce top quality hand forged swords of both Eastern and Western design.  
Solkoa's Grip-S (Grip Survival) Review Last month I had the opportunity to review Solkoa's fire starting kits. This month I have the good fortune to test out  Solkoa's Grip-S which stands for Grip Survival. Solkoa is marketing the Grip-S as a multi-tool capable of utilizing a wide variety of saws, drill bits and other tools which sets it apart from other multi-tools.  Solkoa has shown a great deal of innovation with Grip-S and its nearly endless list of options.  
 
Elzetta ZFL-M60 Review One thing the outdoorsman needs is a quality flashlight.  Even when you don’t expect to be out at night, some sort of light source is a staple of the well planned trip.  In this article, Woods Monkey looks at the lights being put out by Elzetta, a 100% Made In USA quality tool.    
Gerber Grappler Review Any tool kit without a set of locking pliers is not a tool kit.  We’ve all seen them.  Most of us have used them and I have thought it would be interesting to compile a list of crazy things people have used them for, because they are not really a task-specific tool, more a tool at the mercy of the user’s imagination.    

2010 Pathfinder Gathering

Feature Articles - Destinations & Events

photo1cUnless 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


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The Trail Boss: Cold Steel's Bush Axe for the Masses

Reviews - Axes, Hatchets, and Saws

IMG_2655cAn 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.

 


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Sugar Creek Knifeworks Bushcrafter Review

Reviews - Knives

IMG_3798cUnless 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.

 


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Bark River Knives Bravo Necker Review

Reviews - Knives

BravoNecker-001cAnyone 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.

 


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Benchmade 755 MPR Review

Reviews - Knives

IMG_9690cToday, 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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