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The best bushcraft/wilderness survival knife?

urban — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:22:19 +0000

Hey everyone, I have searched everywhere and can’t seem to find a bushcraft knife that fits my needs. Does anyone know of any good bushcraft knifes that are made with, 1. complete full tang. 2 Stainless steel blade with single bevel (Scandinavian grind). 3 solid handle made out of wood or a high quality rubber type material. 4th a blade length between 4 and 5 in. Thank you very much for any ones help, I just want a reliable survival knife.

Magnifying Glass Fire Starter – Urban Survival

urban — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:12:28 +0000

Want to add an inexpensive yet effective tool for firemaking to your bob? Then grab a magnifying glass sheet. They come in different sizes, and are only a buck or less. This one is the same size and a regular sheet of paper, and it’s very thin. It packs up really small and will tuck into my backpack easily. As you can see, it starts a fire easily and would be good for other tasks such as cleaning a wound, removing a tick, removing a splinter, reading small print, or melting plastic army men.

Introducing Bushcraft Kit – Real Survival Tools

urban — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:22:57 +0000

www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk – Introducing Bushcraft Kit for Beginners. Here we take a look at different knives and their uses, axe, firebow, tinder, firesteel

Why are some people so much into survival and bushcraft skills?

urban — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:21:52 +0000

Is it to do with fearing an all out nuclear war or terrorist attack? Are some of them linked to extreme political groups? I have noticed many also like military-style exercises and wear fake uniforms and facemasks, etc.. Or is it just men showing what little boys they really are at heart? Not that some women don’t also enjoy these things but they’re markedly rarer

Becker BK2 Campanion Ka-Bar Survival Knife OVERVIEW

urban — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:09:53 +0000

Becker BK2 Campanion by Ka-Bar. Dave Canterbury called this knife the “Becker Train Wrecker”. Specification: Weight: 1.0 lb. Blade length 5-1/4″; Overall length 10-1/2″ Grind: Flat Shape: Drop Point Handle Material: Grivory Stamp: KA-BAR Becker HRC: Edge Angle: 20 Degrees Butt Cap /Guard: Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Country Mft’d: Knife Made in USA, Sheath Made in Taiwan Dave Canterbury of Wilderness Outfitters really digs this knife. It’s solid in the hand and the sheath it comes with is excellent. It’s a lot like the Gerber LMF II, only better for bushcraft. Strap this chunk of steel to your bob (bug out bag) and you’re ready.

Survival Kit in a Tin-Urban Survival

urban — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:08:44 +0000

Here’s my survival kit in a tin. Contents include a lighter, matches, ferro rod, button compass, alcohol wipes, bandages, fishing line, sinkers, hooks, jig, ear plugs that can be used as hearing protection or as floats/bobbers, tinfoil, orange marker tape, safety pins, can opener, razor blades, snare wire and duct tape. This is called EDC (every day carry) or a PSK (personal survival kit). They often compliment other gear like bobs (bug out bags) or butt packs. You can use any container, or none at all. These kits are endorsed by special forces such as the SAS, and is actually covered in the infamous SAS Survival Manual. As long as you’ve got the essentials on you at all times. It doesn’t take up much room, and you’ll be glad you ignored your friends jeers when there’s an emergency and you really could use that…

survival kit

urban — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:13:55 +0000

this is the bcb survival tin. the military kit. it costs around £18 including shipping. i have used the wire saw and the matches and the flint that is it but i will give a demo soon thankyou.

Wilderness Survival Scenario – What Would You Do?

urban — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:28:43 +0000

This video is from our February 2010 wilderness survival workshop co-sponsored by Seattle Backpackers, and so focuses on survival situations that backcountry travelors might face. Take a look at our wordpress blog for a summary of the workshop, and our website for an essay on the order of survival.

Survival Kit EDC (Every Day Carry)-Urban Survival

urban — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:08:59 +0000

This is the bare minimum of survival items that I carry every day-my Personal Survival Kit (PSK). Some first aid items, salt, orange trail tape, a sewing kit, paracord, small Gerber pocket foloder, water purification tablets, tinfoil and more. When might you need a PSK? Pretty much any time you find yourself unable to make it home, in an emergency such as a power failure or terrorist attack, getting lost on a day hike. Those are just a few of the potential situations you may find yourself in, and having a personal survival kit will make your life that much easier. They weigh next to nothing, and take up very little room in your pockets. PSK’s are the perfect level one kit, with each level working up to your entire bug out bag system.

My survival kit

urban — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:28:37 +0000

A video that shows what I carry in my little survival kit. Lots of handy tools in a small bag