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Why a ‘Mora Knife’?

By on August 16, 2015 in Knifecraft, Master Woodsman, Woodcraft

When it comes to the design of a bushcraft knife, the classic Scandinavian style knife in my experience sets the standard and I will share my reasons as to why in this article. But before we get started, let’s be clear on what is meant by a Mora Knife — a term that has become […]

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Why Carry A Knife (and Fire-starter and Cordage)

By on August 28, 2014 in Fieldcraft, Knifecraft, Master Woodsman, Primitive Skills, Ropecraft, Survival Kit, Toolcraft, Wilderness Survival

There are very few things in this world outside of breathing, eating, etc. that I feel I need to do. Of those few, one of them is carrying a knife. I know I am not the only one, many of you reading this feel just like me. Perhaps it’s in our DNA. Personally, this desire of having […]

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How To Make a Classic Camping Style Knife Sheath

By on September 25, 2013 in Knifecraft, Master Woodsman, Toolcraft

If you have an hour and would like to know how to build a BSA style clone sheath, this video is for you.  This isn’t as much a how-to as it is a follow along.  I break down each step taken to get the end result along with some of my thoughts on leathercraft and […]

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Knife Sharpening and Care by Tom Ray

By on May 22, 2013 in Knifecraft, Toolcraft, Woodcraft

Knife Sharpening and Care by Tom Ray Knife sharpening is sometimes thought of as an elusive skill. Actually, once the basic principles are understood, almost anyone can accomplish it.  First of all, it is important to understand that in order to get a long-lasting edge that is shaving sharp, a burr or wire edge must […]

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Traditional Pocket Knife Types: (top) Trapper, (left to right) Congress, Canoe, Scout/Camper, Barlow, Peanut, Stockman, Muskrat

Classic Camping Knives by Steven M. Watts

By on May 18, 2013 in Classic Camping, Knifecraft, Master Woodsman

“A knifeless man is a lifeless man” – Nordic proverb Steven M. Watts, 2013 Most campers and woodsmen in the first quarter of the the twentieth century carried both pocket knives and sheath knives — a wise continuation of frontier practices from a century or more before. Sheath knives performed the “heavier” woodworking, skinning/butchering, and […]

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The Pot Hook Notch

By on May 14, 2013 in Classic Camping, Firecraft, Knifecraft, Master Woodsman, Woodcraft

Timing is everything so they say… I just started reading Mors Kochanski’s new eBook from Karamat, Basic Safe Travel and Boreal Survival Handbook.  A pleasure unto itself.  But that got multiplied this past weekend doing knifecraft with my good friend Steve Watts. Talking knives, Steve entwined his encyclopedic knowledge of primitive skills, Nordic tradition, the American […]

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