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Which features should a multi-tool have? Backpackers and survivalists can debate this question ad nauseum, and for good reason. Today’s tools offer an incredible array of features. From scissors to fishing hook removers, accessories are wide ranging. What works for a backpacker may not be ideal for a fisherman, and what survivalists consider essential may not be important to the casual camper.

To clarify the situation, below a few multi-tool features generally considered important for any outdoor enthusiast.

Saw blade. A saw blade can come in handy in any number of situations, from cutting firewood to building traps and snares.… Continue reading →

Humans are wild for tools – which is understandable, since the use of tools is our genetic advantage over all other species on the planet. People love to have specific gadgets for different purposes; they may even have several different varieties of the same tool.

Knife sharpening tools are no exception to this rule; there are several different types of knife sharpeners on the market. Each category of sharpener has its own strengths and weaknesses, as outlined below. If you own a hunting knife or any number of other high-performance knives, you’ll want to be familiar with the different types… Continue reading →

You can tell a lot about a hunting knife by carefully examining its shape. Each different sporting knife design is shaped to carry out its intended duty. This rule also holds true for culinary knives. For instance, a cleaver is rectangular and extremely strong so as to allow the user to chop through tough tissue and bones. Flexible boning knives for cleaning fish are often curved, which allows the knife to more easily cut through flesh.

There are several different common shapes for sporting and hunting knives, and each one has its own common uses, advantages and weaknesses. Here’s a… Continue reading →