Copied from my return to Tony in response to his welcome PM:
Thanks for the welcome.
I much prefer the idea of "bushcraft" to that of "survival." Survival is what happens when things get out of control. To me, bushcraft implies a sense of control. After all, the idea is to not get into a survival situation.
My main outdoor activities are fly fishing and hiking in the deserts and mountains of the American west. I've been doing that for the last 30 or so years and with a little luck, for the next 30 years.
Although I rely on modern equipment for most of my outdoor activities, learning about bushcraft gives me a connection to the past and to our ancestors. My heritage is Swedish(1/2), English(1/4), and Scottish (1/4). I've recently discovered an interest in Scandanavian style knives and love to learn about them. After discovering so many Scandanavian custom knife makers and knife sites on the web I've been wondering if my interest in knives is due to genetics (joke).
Anyway, thanks for the welcome.
Steve
Thanks for the welcome.
I much prefer the idea of "bushcraft" to that of "survival." Survival is what happens when things get out of control. To me, bushcraft implies a sense of control. After all, the idea is to not get into a survival situation.
My main outdoor activities are fly fishing and hiking in the deserts and mountains of the American west. I've been doing that for the last 30 or so years and with a little luck, for the next 30 years.
Although I rely on modern equipment for most of my outdoor activities, learning about bushcraft gives me a connection to the past and to our ancestors. My heritage is Swedish(1/2), English(1/4), and Scottish (1/4). I've recently discovered an interest in Scandanavian style knives and love to learn about them. After discovering so many Scandanavian custom knife makers and knife sites on the web I've been wondering if my interest in knives is due to genetics (joke).
Anyway, thanks for the welcome.
Steve
