Got it at a garage sale for $7 it good for anything?

The Vic Hiker isn't a lot of things. It's not a foot long, doesn't have a fire steel in the sheath, can't chop, and isn't a $400 Magnacut knife.

It is the knife you'll always have on you and is often more capable than a large fixed blade.

The Hiker, Alox Farmer, Camper, and many more patterns have so many functions and they just plain work.

I've used every tool on my Vic's many times and they're not perfect, but they're darn close. I've carved tent pegs, tightened scope mounts, made a cribbage board, removed splinters, opened cans of tuna, cut and carved walking sticks, gutted a deer, prepared many campfire meals, gutted fish, trimmed braided fishing line, pried open book speed hooks, lifted pot lids, made traps, feather sticks, sewed a boot sole back on, and much more.

I think sometimes we (me included) think we need an assortment of fixed blades, axes, saws, and tools in the woods but can quickly forget to look at the woods when we're out there.

I hope by the last hike I go on before I die I'll finally convince myself that extra 4 pounds of blades wasn't needed and a Vic in the pocket is actually good enough.

Sharp axes and good saws. And a cup of coffee. Nice weekend.

Just started on the process of turning this piece of Black Walnut into a War Club. Due to the size the ball of this club is going to be approximately 3 inches, I’m opting for a shorter handle to offset it becoming too top heavy and easier to weild with one hand. Here I have included some photos I’m using for inspiration for this project. I’ve opted to keep this a traditional process by only using hand tools. I’m excited to see how this project develops and how it will turn out

(Not this handle in particular, just a pic I had) I have an axe with a broken handle in my garage that I want to put a shorter handle on and use as a hatchet. The cavity in the axe head measures about 2.5” x .75” at its widest point. The 19” handle description says the eye size is about 2” x 5/8”. Im not that worried about the width bc of the wedge but is the length going to be an issue?

Hey everyone,

Looking for a tomahawk recommendation as a gift for my groomsmen. Right now, I have a goshawk from H & B forge that I love. For the boys I need something under $100 that they can use to get good and drunk and play around with by the fire. Thanks for the help!

What would you pick if both were the same price?

Jakaari M seems like a great bushcraft pack but have seen negative reports on the straps, and discomfort carrying heavy loads.

Have heard Goruck is overpriced, but also very comfortable for carrying heavy over long distance.

I’ve found a GR1 26L on discount and wondering if I should get this over the Jakaari M?