• Review - Trangia Triangle By John Fenna I have used Trangia stoves in various forms for many years (remember the red ones? I do!) in [...]

  • Review of Hultafors knives by John Fenna I have recently had the opportunity to try out some of the new “Craftman’s” range of knives from [...]

  • Fishing Hook Tutorial by Patrick McGlinchey First published 14/02/2007 Fish is a fantastic source of protein and the seas and inland waters have always been [...]

  • Quick Cheap Pocket Stove To Make by Maddave First published 10/06/2005 This stove costs virtually nothing to make and needs no special skill. Items needed: [...]

  • How To Make A Flat Pack Wood Burning Stove by Swissnic First published 21/02/2007 I saw some plans to make a flat-pack wood burning stove [...]

  • Make your own forge by Mad Dave Previously published 05/04/2007 Well !! I got bored as I sometimes do... It was raining and Jules said [...]

  • Review of the Jompy Water Heater by John Fenna The Jompy is a simply amazing water heater designed and patented by D Osborne of Troon, [...]

  • Sheath Making Tutorial Rapidboy previously published 21 Feb 2007 This article follows on from the Knife Handle Tutorial. I always start by making a template, [...]

  • The Science of Fire by British Red Part 1 Making Fire Ever wondered why if you blow on a candle it goes out, but when [...]

  • Review by John Fenna The Svord “Peasant Knife” is a tough little folder from New Zealand based on designs used in Bohemia and Bavaria a few [...]

  • I spent a great morning practicing fire by friction and I have since decided to put this together in order to help those of us [...]