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D2 and 1095 have great edge retention, but can be a bit difficult to sharpen in the field without dedicated tools. And while I am wild about my Becker combat bowie made with 1095 Cro-Van @ R 56-58 blades fashioned from these steels are generally too hard for me to consider them to be reliable in...

Wrangerstar and Pratts Greenhouse have both posted great videos on making "metal" a.k.a. "tin" pants on YouTube. Happy Trails!

These gardening trowels are almost indestructible, but the serrated edge is almost impossible to sharpen. Among other things they are great for harvesting roots in stony soils, but the handle is less than comfortable under extended hard use. Plus, the Hori Hori is often heavier and more...

I am sorry that I offended you. I said vehicle, not car. Troops in LAVs and helicopters often use front carry as back carry can be awkward and troublesome. Further, among others, apple harvesters in Nova Scotia often use front slung harvest baskets. You said front carry is never done, and then...

Yes, you are right, he did solicit our opinions. But criticism can be constructive. When sitting in a vehicle backpacks and fanny packs can be very inconvenient. And sling bags compete for space with knapsacks. So chest rigs have their place. Most especially when personal mobility is limited. I...

I find this to be an interesting problem for many reasons, not the least of which being that our countries share many similar environments. But the first question I would have is what is this bag intended for. Combat? In this case ammo and first aid would trump almost any other consideration...