Even though meat grinders were initially used primarily by butchers, they have recently started to find great popularity among hunters who like to grind their own venison. It’s always cheaper to grind your own meat versus hiring a butcher to do it for you. However, a meat grinder is only a viable option for you […]

A survival shovel can be a true lifesaver when you are stranded out in the wilderness. At the very least, they will make braving the elements out there significantly easier. Survival shovels are lightweight and small, so they can be easily carried around without weighing you down. They can help you construct shelters, dig a […]

Many people wonder what the difference is between a fighting knife and any other ordinary or regular knife. After all, both have a grip and a blade, don’t they? The reality is that while the fundamental design between a fighting and a regular knife is obviously the same, there are still many differences between the […]

The balisong, often reported as a butterfly knife, is a type of folding pocket knife with two handles that are counter rotating, allowing the blade to be concealed within the grooved handle when closed and then flung open very quickly with only one hand. Originating in the Philippines, the balisong is equally at home as […]

There are many who say that the Scandinavian Mora (named for a town in Sweden) set the standard for woodcraft knives when it first came to prominence about a thousand years ago … and continues to do so today. But does that mean that you can just go ahead and purchase any Mora knife and […]

Knives that are sheathed on the lower half of your thigh are most commonly used for underwater deep sea adventures because they are there for easy access and won’t slip around like they would on a belt. But the most crucial part of wearing a knife on your thigh isn’t the knife itself, but rather […]

A boot knife, also called a gambler’s dagger, is a usually small and fixed double edged blade knife that is designed to be carried either inside or on a boot.  Either way, boot knives are almost always concealed by the pant leg.  Like any other knife, boot knives are kept inside a sheath.  In this […]

A stiletto is a dagger-like knife that has a narrow, razor sharp blade with a point shaped like a needle. Since the blade is so narrow, the stiletto penetrates into flesh very deeply despite its relatively short length. More importantly, the stiletto is easily concealable due to its compact size and light weight. The stiletto […]

The concept of cameras being used to capture wildlife in their natural habitat has been used ever since the 1800s. But the actual game cameras that we are used to seeing today didn’t develop until the 1970s and the 80s. Since then, these game cameras have developed even further to be compatible with Wi-Fi and […]

Affordable knives are a dime a dozen—you can literally buy a dozen pieces of junk for less than a few dollars. However, finding a true, quality, affordable knife is a rare thing. Finding one you can depend on for survival is even rarer. But even at a cheap price point, you should come to expect […]

There are preciously few tools a police officer carries that are used as or more often than a high quality police knife. With a knife, an officer has the ability to cut seat belts and rope, to open boxes, peel fruit for a snack, or to defend themselves as a back-up weapon if things become […]

Game shears, also known as utility shears, are basically a heavier duty version of your traditional kitchen shears. They can fulfill a variety of different needs including for packaging purposes or for cutting paper. But in this case, they can also be easily used for cutting meat or cleaning game. One thing that sets game/utility […]

Watches that come equipped with a compass will be very helpful to you in a variety of different situations, especially if you enjoy exploring the outdoors when camping, hunting, and hiking. There are also a variety of different ways that a compass can be built into the design of a watch. Some watches will have […]

Multi-tools promise to be able to fix any problem, at any place and time. However, only high quality multi-tools are able to deliver on this promise. As long as you know how to use it in appropriate situations, a multi tool can be your best friend in a survival situation. To help steer you in […]

One might wonder why they need a watch to go hunting. After all, any old timepiece or a cellphone will do the trick for keeping time. And that’s true, but a hunting watch, well that is a thing of beauty all in itself. They are built for rugged use in inclement conditions and often feature […]

Regardless of whether you are hunting for food or for trophies, a high quality gut hook knife is an absolute must. And since you likely searched for this topic on Google, you already know what a gut hook knife is, but if you don’t, please go to end of this article for a detailed explanation. […]