A Childhood Dream of AdventureFor as long as I can remember, Marttiini knives have held a special place in my heart. As a child, seeing those distinctive curved pommels and leather sheaths felt like looking at a gateway to another world. To me, they didn’t just look like tools; they looked “adventurous.” They whispered stories of deep boreal forests, crackling…
In the boreal lifestyle, your gear is more than just utility—it is a connection to the past. Following the “old ways” means slowing down to create things that are built to last generations, not just seasons. A while ago, I stepped away from the fire and into the workshop to craft a Viking-inspired belt pouch from heavy vegetable-tanned leather. Here…
There is something about the smell of woodsmoke and dried peas that feels like home, no matter how deep you are in the woods. Sometimes, we decide to slow things down and cook up a batch of hearty pea soup over the open flame. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a ritual. It’s about the patient chop of the vegetables…
A piece of art is never truly finished until it finds its home. Two years ago, I sat in my studio and let the charcoal dust settle into a drawing that felt like a pure expression of my creativity. But last year, that picture began its true journey. It traveled north, across borders, to the rugged beauty of Northern Sweden….
They say the best gifts aren’t bought, but built. For a long time, I’ve watched my wife, Jana, fill up notebook after notebook with her ideas. She’s a collector of knowledge—specifically the kind found in roots, leaves, and ancient remedies. Whether she’s documenting the properties of elderberry or jotting down what I affectionately call her ‘witchy’ things, her notes are…
There is a magnetic pull I feel in my chest—a compass that always points me North. While my physical body is firmly planted on my small farm in Germany, my soul has been charting a course toward the Boreal forest for as long as I can remember. Early sparks: Denmark, Sweden, and childhood dreams The initial spark was a gentle…