Keep your knives, axes, multitools, and camp tools sharp, rust-free, and ready for the field.
8 articles
How to sharpen a knife or axe in the backcountry using river rocks, ceramic mug bottoms, sandpaper, and other improvised methods. Practical field techniques for maintaining a working edge.
A practical guide to carbon steel and stainless steel blade maintenance for outdoor knives. Covers patina formation, rust prevention, field cleaning, sheath storage, and steel-specific care for 1095, VG-10, S30V, MagnaCut, and more.
Complete guide to maintaining Silky, Bahco, and Sven camping saws. Covers hardened vs non-hardened teeth, blade cleaning with alcohol, setting teeth with a saw set, replacement blades, and rust prevention.
Practical guide to sharpening MSR Groundhog, titanium, and aluminum tent stakes for hard and rocky terrain. Covers filing technique, tool selection, frequency, and when to replace stakes.
Step-by-step rust removal guide for outdoor tools using steel wool, Evapo-Rust, electrolysis, and protective coatings. Covers Ballistol, Boeshield T-9, Renaissance Wax, proper storage, and humidity control.
Complete guide to cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining Leatherman and Gerber multi-tools. Covers pivot tightening with Torx bits, rust removal, blade sharpening, and warranty information for popular models.
Detailed guide to sharpening camp axes with a Lansky Puck, maintaining hickory handles with boiled linseed oil, preventing rust, and caring for leather sheaths. Covers Gransfors Bruk, Hults Bruk, and Estwing axes.
Step-by-step guide to sharpening a camping knife with whetstones, angle guides, and leather strops. Covers 420HC, S30V, 1095 carbon, D2, and VG-10 steels with real product examples.