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Keyhole Saw
One of the tools for making a semi-permanent shelter in the woods is often overlooked. The tool I am talking about is a saw. This can be a pruning saw, a folding saw, or anything in between. Many people try to use a machete, or a hatchet, or even a camp axe to chop wood. [...]
Entrenching Tool review
This post will cover the US Army Entrenching Tool or e-tool. The e-tool is one of those pieces of gear that you don’t know you need, until you really need it. I think every outdoor enthusiast should have one. I am not advocating carrying it with you on every trip, but if [...]
Winchester Multitool
Overall length
7″
Folded length
4.25″
Weight
untested
Steel material
stainless
Blade length
2.25″
Lock Mechanism
none
This multitool came as a part of Winchester 6 piece gift set from Wal Mart. For $10 for the whole set, I could not pass it up. The craftsmanship and materials do not feel as good as my Gerber and Leatherman multitools, and that’s ok. I beleive [...]
Smith’s Sharpening System
While not strictly camping or survival gear, the Smith’s Sharpening System is very useful to have around the house. I have tried several types of sharpening rods, Arkansas stone of different grits, and none worked well for me. I am pretty sure it is because I cannot hold a proper angle while sharpening [...]
Gerber Gator folder
Overall length
8.75″
Folded length
4.875″
Weight
5.0 oz
Steel material
400 series stainless
Blade length
3.75″
Lock Mechanism
Lock back
This is the standard folder I carry in my belt BOB. It stays there, and comes out when cooking on all the camping trips. I have had this knife for about 10 years, and still love it. Knife enthusiasts have said that old-school [...]
Gerber AR 3.00 folder
Overall length
7.13″”
Folded length
4.1″
Weight
2.8 oz
Steel material
440A stainless
Blade length
3.00″
Lock Mechanism
Liner lock
I purchased the Gerber AR 3.00 folder after a camping trip to Red River Gorge, when I thought I lost my Gerber Gator. I later found the Gator, but the AR 3.00 stayed with me because I like the pocket clip for every day carry. [...]
KA-BAR USMC fighting knife
Overall length
11-7/8″
Thickness
4 mm
Weight
10.9 oz
Steel material
1095 carbon
Blade length
7″
Sheath material
Leather
Another great tool in anyone’s arsenal. The full size KA-BAR knife feels great in my hand. It’s well balanced, the stacked leather handle feels great in the hand. I got the half-serrated version on a whim, but it may serve some purpose in the future. [...]
Cold Steel GI Tanto review
Overall length
12″
Thickness
4 mm
Weight
10.4 oz
Steel material
1055 carbon
Blade length
7″
Sheath material
Cordura
Cold Steel has been in the knife business for as long as I have been using knives as tools while camping. I purchased the GI Tanto a few years back as an inexpensive all purpose camp knife. For $30 it has done a great job. [...]