Category Archives: Cutting Tools

Modify Your Mora – Part 1: Handle

In issues 38 and 39 of Bushcraft and Survival Skills Magazine is a two-part article by Ben Orford on taking an old Mora Clipper knife and modifying it. Everyone has a Mora Clipper or at least they should do as … Continue reading

Posted in Cutting Tools, Projects | Leave a comment

Ben Orford Crook Knives

I recently purchased some Ben Orford crook knives and compared to the Mora ones I have used in the past they produce better results on the end product. Created using 01 tool steel  in a number of sizes with a … Continue reading

Posted in Cutting Tools, Products | Leave a comment

Gerber Bear Grylls Compact Fixed Blade Knife

Of the knives I have reviewed so far from the Bear Grylls range from Gerber this is my favorite, it feels less tactical in design than the others. Made from 7Cr17Mov steel (roughly equivalent to 440A) the 3.4 inch blade … Continue reading

Posted in Cutting Tools, Products, Survival Kit | Leave a comment

Swedish FireKnife

I have been a fan of Mora knives for a few years and a fan of Light My Fire for a bit longer, so when these two companies came together and released the Swedish Fire Knife it was only a … Continue reading

Posted in Cutting Tools, Fire and Cooking, Products, Survival Kit | Leave a comment

Gerber Bear Grylls Fine Edge Ultimate Survival Knife

I have had my original Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival knife for around 9 months and have used it on many a camp trip, the only thing that I did not enjoy on it was the serrations. So when I saw … Continue reading

Posted in Cutting Tools, Products, Survival Kit | Leave a comment