Monthly Archives: August 2011

Selecting and Organizing a Bug out Bag

In this video I discuss which qualities define a good pack in general and how to organize a pack according to your needs and how to be as efficient as possible. I show where to put the heavy items in … Continue reading

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Becker BK2 Campanion – Multi-use Midsize Masterpeice (Video Update)

Specifications (From KA-BAR’s website) Weight – 1 lbBlade length – 5.25″, Overall length – 10.5″Drop PointSteel – 1095 Cro-Van  I recently purchased a Becker BK-2. I was looking for a knife that would suit most or all of the frequent … Continue reading

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European Outdoorsman Magazine Debut September 1

On September 1st, the first edition of our magazine will be debuting and we ask all supporters and subscribers to check it out! We have also launched a survival discussion forum, where the first 1,000 users to register get the … Continue reading

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Choosing a good knife – Basic info for beginners (Video)

With so many knife designs and so many quality companies to choose from, newcomers to the knife world need one place that will tell them what to look for when selecting a good basic knife. Many knife nuts and steel … Continue reading

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Civil Unrest – Coming to a Neighborhood Near You! (Video)

Riots are not just happening in England and the civil unrest there is no longer localized. For now, it has slowed in England, but the surrounding communities have been effected. Reports coming from the area state that there are 16,000 … Continue reading

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Day in the Woods Pt2 – Lunchtime with the SP-52

Just showing that the SP-52 by Ontario Knives has what it takes to do heavy duty work and light, small tasks, like feathering sticks. All in all, a great blade, with great edge retention and durability.

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Day in the Woods – Knife Showdown! Kershaw Outcast, OKC SP-52, and Becker BK-2

This is a basic test between two large knives and with the third (the BK-2) showing it’s cutting efficiency). Like I mentioned in the tabletop review of the Kershaw Outcast, the edge angle was way too wide to even be … Continue reading

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Today’s Day Hike

I got some good video and instruction in during today’s hike. I covered a 3 knife test between the BK-2, Kershaw Outcast, and Ontario SP-52. I got some basic survival tips in too, tested another few things. Now, the footage … Continue reading

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Fire – What Works, What Doesn’t – Wetfire vs. Petroleum Jelly and Cotton

So, about the same time I purchased the Cold Steel AK-47 that I did a review on, I purchased a package of sometime called Wetfire. The video that the company shows (manufacturer Ultimate Survival) shows that the Wetfire cubes can … Continue reading

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Ontario Spec Plus Gen II Line – SP52 – Custom Quality, production price

SpecificationsSteel: 5160Blade Length: 9.436″ Overall Length: 15.25″Thickness: 0.25″ Handle: Kraton The Spec Plus Gen II line designed by Dan Maragni is a perfect balance of hard use build quality and price. The attention to detail and overhaul done by Dan … Continue reading

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