If you’re a survivalist or spend a lot of time outdoors on expeditions, you have probably encountered the shemagh. Previously largely used in Middle Eastern countries, this simple type of cloth has since become popular with military, special forces and everyday civilians from across the world. Knowing how to use a shemagh and the right … Read more
There are many different types of pocket knives and knowing a bit about the shape and style of their blades can be really useful. The blades of the pocket knives will generally dictate what they are used for so figuring out the right one for you is essential when stocking your survival kit. It’s essential … Read more
Fire is essential when it comes to survival. Keeping you and your loved ones warm can prevent serious conditions such as hypothermia, and being able to light a stove or campfire to prepare food can save you from starvation. A survival lighter is one of the pieces of survival kit you never want to be … Read more
We use batteries more than we realize in our day to day lives. With so many devices and gadgets we’re often dependent on batteries as a power source. It’s important to understand when and how you can recharge batteries safely in preparation for an emergency situation. You need to know about how to recharge regular … Read more
While it can be great to stand out when times are good, as soon as disaster strikes or you’re facing an emergency situation, it may be in your best interests to keep a low profile.. When a disaster strikes, a gray man is the best person you’d want to transform into. A gray man is … Read more
Hello, my friend and welcome back! Today’s Guest Post is from John Brown at TheTacticalKnives.com. This subject is something I have tried to impress on my readers for a very long time. It’s a good post and I hope you enjoy it. Now grab a cup of coffee my friend and have a seat while … Read more
Hello, my friend and welcome back! Old “Gunny” has passed away from complications of Pneumonia last weekend. We have lost a great American! He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Gunny! (Salute) Last week I shared a video on how to silence a bow, But you really need to have … Read more
Well hello, my friend and welcome back to Part 2 of Keeping It Sharp It Sharp In A SHTF World. Today, I’m going to walk you through sharpening a knife blade step by step. So grab a cup of coffee my friend and have a seat while we visit. The first step in sharpening any … Read more
Hello, my friend and welcome back! Last week we had part one of “Keeping it sharp in an SHTF world.” , and part two will be out this week as well. Keeping this in mind, I found a good little video on the different angles used on Axe’s and why. Take a look and hopefully, it … Read more
Hello, my friend and welcome back! One of my readers, Huggy, requested that I do a post on sharpening knives of all types and how to keep them that way in an SHTF world. Now, I am no expert, but in the last 62 years, I have learned a thing or two about it and … Read more
