Knives
09/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Essential weapons every prepper must have
Despite her breathtaking beauty, Mother Nature is often fierce and unpredictable. When SHTF, weapons might just save your life. When spending time outdoors, it’s always better to carry wilderness survival weapons. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com.) A knife The knife is the most basic survival tool. You can use it when camping, hiking, or hunting. If you get lost […]
08/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide to survival knives
Preppers know how important survival knives are. They’re great weapons for self-defense and they can be used when foraging for supplies, especially when SHTF. If you’re overwhelmed when trying to choose a survival knife for your prepping gear, here’s a quick rundown of some of the knives featured at PrepperCon 2018. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com.) 4 Kinds […]
08/30/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
10 of the best knives for survival and SHTF prepping
In a survival situation, a knife is going to be one of your most essential tools. When you buy any type of gear, whether it’s kitchen tools or sports equipment, the stakes generally aren’t that high if you get it wrong, but the wrong survival knife can mean the difference between life and death. Here […]
07/11/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Sharpening your knife with a Japanese whetstone: Expert shares 3 how-to steps
Japanese whestones are tried-and-tested tools for keeping your knives sharp. These humble stone slabs are a must-have tool for any knife enthusiast. If you’re a novice at knives or have simply never used a whetstone before, then you’re in luck. Below is a guide on how to use a whetstone to keep your favorite knives […]
07/01/2018
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By Rita Winters
Tips for selecting the best knife for your gear needs
Having a knife may come in handy, especially during situations where you need to cut something fast (like a seatbelt) or whittle up some utensils for survival-mode dining. However, not everyone knows what the different types of knives are, how, when, and where to use them. Here’s a quick guide on selecting the best knife […]
06/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Tactical, skinning, hunting: Different types of survival knives you need in your cache
As a survival tool, knives are one of the most useful things you can have in your pack. You can use them for self-defense, hunting, and food prep. Check out the list below before you decide on what kind of knife you’re going to include in your survival cache. The list is comprised of knives […]
04/10/2018
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By Jayson Veley
The only checklist you really need: What your bug-out bag should (and shouldn’t) contain
Creating a bugout bag requires a lot more thought and effort than simply going to a sporting goods store, buying a bunch of camping equipment and stuffing it into a bag. Good preppers know that overstuffing your bugout bag can be just as bad as not having enough supplies to survive. This is exactly why […]
04/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
What is the best weapon to have as a last resort?
Survival knives are a big thing among preppers and survivalists, but combat knives are rarely brought up. While a survival knife can help you get through a disaster or several days in the wild, it’s no good in a fight because it can be hard to conceal, unlike a combat knife. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) It’s definitely […]
01/30/2018
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By Jayson Veley
Atypical defense weapons for when guns and bows are confiscated or banned
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states that all Americans have a God-given right to keep and bear arms for personal self-defense and as a means of resisting government tyranny. What happens, though, if one day the government completely ignores the Second Amendment and bans the possession of firearms in all fifty states? […]
04/07/2017
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By JD Heyes
Choosing the best knives for your prepper and survival needs: A quick guide
If the world collapses into anarchy and mayhem someday as many are predicting that it will, one of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll need is a knife. The thing is, there are many different kinds of knives with many different kinds of blades, and not every knife is good for every job. There […]
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