old ways

At last, a step by step guide of how to shave with an axe – Mike shows us how to do it

We have all seen the old black and white images of men shaving with axes. We have seen, outdoors-men, lumberjacks…

7 years ago

Primitive tools that we still use today

Primitive is a word that describes something of age or out of date. When someone says, “it’s very primitive,” they…

8 years ago

Ancient Native American trails were marked by bending trees into trail markers

Not too sure about you but when I am traveling to a new area, I am one of those  who…

8 years ago

A great guide on how to make your own char-cloth

Char-Cloth making is very useful skill to have in regards to making fire, with a spark you can create fire.…

8 years ago

At last, a step by step guide of how to shave with an axe – Mike shows us how to do it

We have all seen the old black and white images of men shaving with axes. We have seen, outdoors-men, lumberjacks…

8 years ago

In 1903 a handy banker trained and shaped a tree to grow into the form of a chair

Naturally, a handmade wooden chair is much more valuable than one that is mass produced; the craftsmanship and details of…

8 years ago

Adventurer Josh Gates Embarks On An Epic Mission To Tackle The Age-Old Question: Is The Yeti Real?

Long before Bigfoot was a household name, there was Yeti – the so-called abominable snowman and legendary towering creature believed…

8 years ago

Love This! Birch Tar Resin For Paleo Crafts And Tool Making

For anyone that follows my instructables, you'll know that I have an affinity for traditional tool making and paleo/meso craft…

9 years ago

How to Make a Flint Knapping Indirect Percussion Tool

As an avid flint knapper I often like to make my own tools. One of the most popular materials is…

9 years ago