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…