A fresh Opinel No. 9, without a patina. “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself

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There are some things it’s important to know about traditional archery before nocking your first arrow. This post will cover

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Two of the biggest upgrades you can make to a new bow are to install a nocking point and string

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Hatchets and tomahawks are alike but different enough that they both possesses a few relative virtues that are unique to

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Some glass and crystal turkey calls will be shipped to you with a smooth, unprepared surface that will need to

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Blue skies and a clear horizon mean you can estimate how much sunlight is left at the end of the

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This ESEE Izula sports a drop point blade, one of the most common and versatile of all knife blade profiles.

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Wrapping an ESEE Candiru handle with paracord improves the grip offered by the thin, narrow scales. It’s also easy to

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“There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept.” ~Ansel Adams The best way to get your

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Three lighters from my collection, the brass Clipper I carry everyday, plus a Zippo and a Bic. “It’s better to

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