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Nov 27 2022

Best Survival Knife

Another technique I use with this knife for is splitting wood and making spindle blanks for the bow drill. I take a wooden mallet (usually a heavy piece of wood, throwing stick, or whatever I can find) to pound on top of the blade to control my splitting. The technique works very well with this blade, as long as I’m careful and stay away from large knots.

Written by Mark Wienert · Categorized: Survival Gear

Sep 11 2022

Sharpening the Tracker Knife

Sharpening the Tracker Knife

Sharpening the Tracker Knife looks complicated, and it is at first sight.  But read-on for some simple tips on knife sharpening. The UKW Survivor pictured here is not the Tracker Knife. But the similarities are virtually the same when it comes to sharpening either The Tracker or UKW Survivor. I’m using Russon’s version as I […]

Written by Mark Wienert · Categorized: Survival Gear

Oct 11 2020

Accidental Sourdough Starter

I looked skeptically into the jar I was holding. A whiff of fermentation greeted me. Small bubbles gave the surface of the sourdough starter a foamy look. I gave the soured batter another whiff. Yes, without a doubt. I had created an Accidental Sourdough Starter. This accident of good fortune would be my main food […]

Written by Mark Wienert · Categorized: Survival Gear

Feb 26 2011

Giardia one “Gnarly Dude”

Giardia One “Gnarly Dude.” Just when you thought it was safe to drink the water, think again. Think Giardiasis. A disease of the intestine caused by drinking infected water. Also, Giardia is found in soil, infected animals, feces, even contaminated surfaces. Learn more about the misconceptions of Giardia. Giardia one “Gnarly Dude” Misconceptions about Giardia […]

Written by Mark Wienert · Categorized: Survival Gear

Apr 20 2007

Tips on Ticks, Spotted Fever, and Lyme’s Disease

Spring on the Oregon coast is a wonderful time of year. But with the warmer weather, unfortunately, come insects that are potentially dangerous to animals and humans. The dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) pictured here wrapped in Scotch tape. Are common ticks of the west coast from March through August. Read on for tips on ticks. […]

Written by Mark Wienert · Categorized: Survival Gear

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