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This was a blast to do, I got to it every part of the blade!

Used a green piece of local hardwood, dried it in the microwave. Super hard stuff but I'm really happy with the results!

The Tracker style blade has a quarter round feature, which can be challenging to sharpen. I just posted this video on making a sharpening block that works well the the style. Very simple to build and you probably have the scraps lying around!

Here in the mountains of Costa Rica these Land cruisers are very very popular. They are still used to get up and down the mountain trails hauling coffee and people. I have seen a bunch in our town and ridden in a few, I love the sideways back seats!

This evening I harvested a local hardwood, I have no idea the name. It turned into a great one stick fire! I used it for the bow, spindle, board and tinder.

First time attempting to carve a snake, then did some ornamental work and turned into a tri-stick farther down. Mostly this was done to get practice with my knife, using it in different grips and angles. I had a bunch of fun with this project! From harvest to final finish the only tool that...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CY68SpZI_eQEru8c-OwEZ2rlayjldI8E94RniU0/?utm_medium=copy_link Anyone else do this too?

Finally got down to the creek today, was able to do this review!

I wanted to make a leather case for my Altoids tin that would fit on my belt or either of my knives, separately or in combo. This little case will slide onto my belt or fit either individual sheath for the Beck V2 system. I like using this Bob Ross tin for my PSK because I can't help but laugh...

I've been doing a bit of carving with my knife lately and really enjoy it. Right now I'm in the process of carving an entire walking stick from local wood. A lot of the time I rest the handle butt on my leg and grab the back of the blade for percise cuts. The knife has about 3" of saw teeth on...

Last year I bought the smallest version of the Kelly Kettle in stainless steel. I really enjoy using it and think the idea is ingenious! However it seems that my kettle puts out an inordinate amount of smoke during use. As a firefighter (retired) I understand that is a product of incomplete...

My son and I volunteered to help a veterinarian friend to a remote region of Southern Costa Rica along the Pacific. It's about 6 hours south of our home and there is no other vet within an hour's travel. In 2 days we saw 27 dogs and cats that needed either treatment or to be spayed. The big...

I had been wanting to wax my Romanian rucksack, my mix was equal parts beeswax paraffin and coconut oil. Using a double boiler and heat gun the mixture one on easily and was soaked up by the old canvas and leather. This is my go-to rucksack here in Costa Rica and I really wanted to make it a...

I made the sheath a while back and really enjoy using it. Today my inner geek got the best of me and I added a tree of Gondor to the leather with a wood burner and some silver paint. I'm definitely not the best artist but on the plus side I shouldn't lose it in the leaves! Lol

Hi guys just wanted to share my latest video with the current mods I've installed on my Romanian rucksack and Polish bag.

Just in case you guys wanted to see a waterfall in Costa Rica!

Hey guys, the other day I took apart my old army pogie bait bag or butt pack. I had it for years and years but it wasn't seeing a lot of use lately so I decided to strip it down and save the canvas. I don't own a car so instead I made a leather satchel that I carry every day here in Costa Rica...

I had salvaged an Oak timber from the old barn on my family's farm years ago. The barn had been burnt down but the original timber was safe in the dirt. It's a shame too because the big old barn had been considered a landmark even before the Civil War, I had grown up playing in it. A few small...

Hi folks I have a Hennessy hammock that's been my go-to sleep system for years. Even though I live in Central America sometimes the breeze at certain elevations is fairly cool. To combat this I usually use a section of closed cell foam that is the butt to shoulders length. The problem arises...

Hello all, this is my first real post on this forum. Modifying my own gear has been something I have always done, perhaps it's because I'm left-handed and nothing seemed to be built for me. This Romanian rucksack has been my latest project. It has good bones of canvas and leather which...