Welcome to the web's best place to discuss knives and the great outdoors! Feel free to pull up a chair by the fire and share stories and information about trips and gear with other enthusiasts.

This board is for discussion of just about anything.

Got the latest and greatest new gadget? Tell us all about it! Post your gear reviews here.

From the campfire to the kitchen and everything in between, discuss recipes, food preparation, storage and transport, etc.

Need help fixing something or figuring something out? Post your questions here and let our friendly members take a crack at it.

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A place for pictures, video, and tales of your travels. Post your hikes, rides, campouts, cookouts, etc. If it doesn't fit into a specific outing category, post it here.

Here's the spot for sharing pics and details on your overnight trips and multi-day trips.

Just out for a stroll and want to share? Post it here.

Out on the water? Paddles and push poles? Tell us all about it!

A place to discuss skills like fire making, shelter building, plant and tree I.D., working with rope and cordage, navigation, etc.

Essential for light, heat, security, food preparation, water sterilization and so much more. Talk about how to make it, how to use it, and how to put it out.

Show off your new creations here.

Discuss a more self sufficient lifestyle... equipping and maintaining a home, cabin or small farm where utilities might not reach, and practical wisdom is a necessity.

Want to show off your latest project? If you've built something cool from the ground up, or modified some existing gear, post it here.

If it doesn't have a sharp cutting edge, discuss it here. Discuss everything from packs to tents, tarps, clothing, etc.

Discussion of handmade knives by low volume custom makers.

Discussion of mass produced knives from major manufacturers

Made for serious wood work, these tools deserve a place of their own. Felling, splitting, bucking, even throwing... this is the place.

Made your own knife? Re-handled an existing knife? Built a kit? Show it off here! Amateurs and hobbyist knife makers only.

Post your methods for making knives and sheaths here, along with questions to learn how.

Post your favorite hunting tales, fish stories, questions and tips for success.

Handmade knives and tools for the outdoorsman

Home of Sub Par Knives

Your Best Value In Military Surplus Gear

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Handmade Utilitarian and Tactical Knives

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Whittling and Woodcraft

Moderator: Buckskin

Handmade Knives, Sheaths and Outdoor Crafts

Moderator: MATT CHAOS

Handmade Knives

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This read-only section establishes some simple rules and sets the tone for discussion here.

This is where Administrative Announcements will be posted, as well as anything else relating to changes to the forum or General Membership

Use this area for test posts before you try something new in the main forum areas.