Mora knives have earned a reputation as cheap but outstanding blades. Two of them, Mora models 511 and 546, make the perfect knife for teaching boy scouts and young outdoorsmen good knife skills. Pick up a 511/546 and you'll discover a sturdy, safe knife that fits younger hands … [Read more...] about Mora Model 511/546: The Perfect Knife for Boy Scouts
Mora Knife Models Explained and Compared
So you want to buy a Mora knife. The problem is, you visited a web store and found dozens of models. To make matters worse, it was hard to see any difference at all between them. In this article, we explain the differences between the most popular Mora knives. … [Read more...] about Mora Knife Models Explained and Compared
How to Choose and Buy Your First Knife
If you've ever stood in front of a knife display case, you can appreciate how widely knives vary and how perplexing it can be to figure out what knife will fit you best. In this article, we'll touch on the high points of knife selection for first-time buyers. … [Read more...] about How to Choose and Buy Your First Knife
Finding, Harvesting, and Using Fatwood
You've probably heard of fatwood, the miracle fire starter. "Miracle" might be a bit strong, but fatwood makes wonderful tinder and kindling. Finding and harvesting fatwood is easy. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Finding, Harvesting, and Using Fatwood
Using Petroleum Jelly Cotton Balls as a Fire Starter
When it comes to starting fires in the wild, I can't think of any option as cheap, light-weight, and fool-proof as homemade petroleum jelly cotton balls. Petroleum jelly cotton balls almost guarantee me a fire, even in adverse conditions. In this report, I describe how I make and … [Read more...] about Using Petroleum Jelly Cotton Balls as a Fire Starter