The Opinel is easily one of the most recognizable pocket knives in history. It is cheap, it is simple, and it has absolutely no tactical hype attached to it. You could call it the utilitarian workhorse of the knife world. Yet, it divides the gear community like few other blades: some dismiss it as a cheap wooden toy, while others…
The Nessmuk is one of the most iconic wilderness knife designs in history. Named after George Washington Sears (who wrote under the pen name “Nessmuk” in the 19th century), its distinct hump-backed blade has a legendary reputation. Instead of buying a mass-produced version, I decided to build my own using the high-quality Brisa Nessmuk 125 blank. After putting this knife…
I’m done with the word for today. Time to grab the drinking horn—today filled with a Danish Bork Mjød, brewed with apple and bog myrtle, just like people used to make it back then. It’s a far cry from that overly sweet, industrial mass-produced stuff. I rarely drink alcohol, but when I do, I try to steer clear of the…
There is something deeply satisfying about restoring an old, beaten-up tool and giving it a second life. Recently, I got my hands on a classic vintage knife from Norway. The blade needed some serious attention, and the handle was crying out for care. But the biggest problem? It came without a sheath. A knife like this belongs on your belt,…
It’s too hot to make complicated videos anyway, so let’s sit down and talk about a true classic: the French Opinel knife. I’ve never understood why these 10 to 15-euro knives attract so many haters in internet forums and discussion groups. Some guys act as if these little folders are a direct threat to their manliness just because they are…
The Tomahawk guys probably won’t love this, but let’s be honest: Tomahawks suck for bushcraft. I’ve had this one for years—it originally came coated in some tactical black paint, and don’t ask me why I bought it because I honestly don’t know. On the other hand, I have my trusted Swedish axe. I bought it in Sweden over 20 or…