A dependable knife is a “must” for any survivalist; you will use your knife as much or more as any other survival tools in your possession. Without a dependable knife, your situation becomes much harder to manage. Knives, however, come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and are made from different types of steel; what…
[VIDEO] Check Out These Homemade Weapons: What’s In YOUR Arsenal?
At the core of every successful survivalist, is an inventor and innovator – someone that can look at an everyday item and envision how to modify it for another purpose, can see a pile of junk and see treasures they can make or can imagine how to build something useful from scrap. Each weapon showcased…
[VIDEO] Turn A Silver Spoon Into An Arrowhead – DIY
Ideally, in a survival situation, you have all the tools you need to make it through and that includes adequate weaponry for hunting and self-protection. If the situation is long enough in duration, however, eventually, even the best stocked survivalist will run out of traditional weaponry and if the SHTF moment finds you separated from…
[VIDEO] Knife Sharpening Tips Survivalists Should Master
Your knife is one of the most important tools and weapons you will have in your survival arsenal. Keeping your knife in great shape in a survival situation, however, can be a challenge. Every time you use it, you are dulling it, which means it is less effective the next time you need to use…
[VIDEO] Learn How To Make A Machete Without Using Power Tools
A machete is a very useful tool if you are in a survival situation – not only to clear brush, but also for self-defense. Most machetes are jade using power tools – grinders, presses and machine tools, but you do not have to have a lot of money, skills or a professional shop to make…
3 Most Effective Arrow Spines For Survival
While we all hope that in a survival situation, our stock of ammo would suffice, the reality is for most, unless you can make your own ammo, eventually, the stock will run out. When that happens, the ability to kill game for meat or protect yourself is greatly diminished. In reality, if you have your own…
See How To Make This Knife Handle From Paracord
Your knife is one of the most important survival items you will own – in fact, it might be the most important. You will use your knife in a survival situation more than just about any other tool and the uses you employ will be more diverse. That is why it is critical to have…
[VIDEO] Learn How To Make A Paracord Sling Shot With This Easy To Follow Tutorial
Slingshots have been used for millennial as a crude but effective weapon for hunting and self-protection. The most famous incident using a slingshot is the Biblical story of David and Goliath, but ancient armies would have whole divisions of slingshot experts that were deployed in battle to blunt approaching units of spear infantry. Their precision…
How To Choose The Right Ax For You
Whether you’re homesteading or in a survival situation, long-term or short-term, one of the most important tools you must have at your fingertips is an ax. An ax lets you cut firewood, skin bark off a piece of wood, notch wood, some have even used it in a pinch to peel the hide off of game…
Thoughts On Firearms: Should You Or Shouldn’t You Own A Gun?
The decision to own a firearm is one of the most controversial topics today. Some folks do not like guns, others are fearful of them, while others are not comfortable being around them. For a survivalist, owning a firearm is almost assumed, but even still, the decision is one that takes a lot of consideration.…
[VIDEO] When SHTF, Do You Know How Many Magazines You’ll Need?
If you have to use your firearms in a SHTF scenario, or a “grid-down” situation, regular use will eventually degrade your ammunition magazines and if you are in a situation where you go through all the bullets in your magazine, you will need to have at least a few replacements. The last thing you want to…
[VIDEO] Awesome Looking Drill Bit Knives! Would You Make One?
As most survivalists know, a knife is one of the most versatile survival tools in existence. In fact, you can never have too many or too many different types of knife. Knives can also be made out of just about anything (as corrections officers in prison find out virtually every day). In this video, the creator uses…
[VIDEO] You’ll Want This Amazing Knife After Watching This Video…. We Do!
Every once in a while, you come across a craftsman that not only awes you with their skill, but reminds you of how much you lack in their skill set. It is not a competitive thing, it is more an appreciation for a master craftsman and their ability to ply their trade with the ease…
[VIDEO] Make These Ninja Throwing Stars From A Saw Blade
Warning: In some states, Ninja Throwing Stars are illegal to own or have in your possession and illegal to use in others. Please check your local laws before attempting this project or using Ninja Throwing Stars. Also, because you will be cutting steal, use the utmost caution and adhere to all safety protocols. For many of…
[VIDEO] Make This DIY Saw Blade Knife
Being able to fashion a weapon from just about anything is one skill that every survivalist has to work on and master. This is particularly true if you are facing a bug-out incident, SHTF moment or longer-term survival situation. Of all the weapons you can create, a functional knife is probably the tool you will use…
[VIDEO] Learn How To Make A Knife From A Pry Bar
Knowing how to fashion your own weapons in preparation for or during a survival situation is a skill that is invaluable. Of all the weapons you can make, however, knowing how to fashion a knife out of common tools or items is easily the most useful because of a knife’s functionality in everyday and survival-day…
Make This Epic Bow From A Bike Rim
This is one of those projects that is not only amazingly fun to construct, but the end product is amazing to see in action. By using an old bicycle tire, inner tube and catapult rubber, you can construct a compound-like bow that is inexpensive, has a rigid frame and great power output. It also is…
How To Make An Arrow From A Metal Spoon
Broad-head arrows are a very effective way of felling and killing game. While they are illegal in some states for regular hunting, in a survival situation, where civil law has broken down or if you are stranded in the wilderness, they could be a life saver. Using a spoon to fashion a very sharp and…
14 Of The Best Primitive Weapons For Survival
In preparation for a survival situation, we often imagine what we would do if a disaster hit and we were left with nothing. For instance, if we were left without any major form of protection, we’d need alternatives. Learning how to make and properly utilize primitive weapons is a must. That way if something catastrophic occurs…
How To Make Paracord Nunchucks: A Step By Step Guide
First a warning: Nunchucks are not legal in some locations. Check your local laws before tackling this project! Bruce Lee made the Nunchaku, aka Nunchucks, famous in 1970’s action films. But they date back to the Song Dynasty in China and made their way to Okinawa in the 17th century. Most historians think they were originally…