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DISCLOSURE: DisasterShelters.net is reader supported so if you buy any products featured on this site I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. Distinguishing between a pocket knife and a switchblade can be quite difficult. These two types of knives bear multiple similar attributes. …
DISCLOSURE: DisasterShelters.net is reader supported so if you buy any products featured on this site I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. Winchester pocket knives come in different styles, and so are the locking mechanisms to keep the blade secure. Despite the different …
DISCLOSURE: DisasterShelters.net is reader supported so if you buy any products featured on this site I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. Butterfly knives are used in self-dense. Their appearance may be deceiving and you may be tempted to think that they are …
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DISCLOSURE: DisasterShelters.net is reader supported so if you buy any products featured on this site I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. Having your knife’s blade break is not a pleasant experience, especially when trying to survive outdoors. I try to pass some …
DISCLOSURE: DisasterShelters.net is reader supported so if you buy any products featured on this site I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. The butterfly knife is used as a utility blade and for self-defense. It’s mainly used as a weapon rather than a …
DISCLOSURE: DisasterShelters.net is reader supported so if you buy any products featured on this site I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. Over the years, I have learned a few tricks for dealing with pocket knives. The most important is, always go for …
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DISCLOSURE: DisasterShelters.net is reader supported so if you buy any products featured on this site I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. I carry canned foods when camping to minimise my load, especially if I will be moving around with my luggage. …
What exactly is stropping? I believe, and many experts agree that Stropping should be the last stage in sharpening your bushcraft knife. Stropping usually involves polishing the edge of a sharp knife on a leather strap or belt. Most times stropping will come after honing, which takes away the burr formed by …
If you want to be literal, bushcraft is the skill needed to survive in the bush. These are tactics and survival techniques required when you are living in the wild. You need bushcraft when you go camping or hiking in a remote area without any inhabitation. These skills include fire lighting, building …
Roasted chestnuts are a very healthy snack. It’s one of the reasons why people take chestnuts on their camping and hiking trips. They can be eaten raw or roasted depending on what you like. Learning to roast chestnuts on an open fire is a valuable skill, especially if you love the outdoors. …
