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Got back late last night from the @lodestonetrainingandconsulting 6th. Annual Light Fighter . Had the honor to help with my woods brothers @bluemountain_ltac and @ltmike310 at the archery station. As with each stage some twists occur at each challenge along with the main obstacle. I didn’t take many pics because I get too involved with interacting with the guys running the course and less on being on my phone.
The fire was our own little challenge from @ltac_zulu so with using grass as tinder and gathering what wood we could get to at our station, I luckily, was able to knock out a flint and steel fire. Many thanks to the staff and contestants for having help out and most importantly to hang with just outstanding Americans. This really is a great test of your mind and body. Positive mental attitude was on full display! #lightfighter #tacticaltraining #survivaltraining #seretraining

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Field Trials!!! The @wcknivesllc Tracks One-stick fire. The blade was used to harvest and section a piece of standing dead wood. It broke down sections to expose the inner dry wood and use it to create tinder and kindling, supplementing what was available naturally. When everything was prepped, I used the 90° to strike sparks from the @exotac fireROD to ignite the tinder. The Tracks was built for this sort of work and excelled at everything from chopping to splitting to feathersticking. #bushcraft #firecraft #survival #campknife #wcknives

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FIELD TRIALS: Ron Hood: “I’ve been teaching wilderness survival for over 40 years. And in all of that time, I visited a lot of different primitive tribes. And among those primitive tribes, one thing stands out in every case. They all use a big knife. Why? Because a big knife can do a small job, but a small knife cannot do a big job.” I’d classify the @wcknivesllc Tracks as a mid-sized camp/survival knife. It’s not a huge blade, but it’s no lightweight and is capable of some heavy work. Recently I crafted a figure 4 deadfall while testing another blade and thought I’d crack one out with the Tracks. This one was quick and dirty but the balance and edge geometry made it very easy to maintain control of the blade. Next up for testing trials is some “big knife” work. Perhaps a 1-stick fire…. More to come. #wcknives #campknife #survivalknife #primitivetraps #madeintheusa🇺🇸

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#SURVIVALKNIFESUNDAY A large survival knife is not the best tool for the kind of carving that is required to make primitive traps. Nonetheless, it should be capable of doing the job. For this trap I concentrated on using the saw teeth to make notches instead of using the blade to do cross grain push cuts. After the notches were created I used the blade to finish and refine the notches and contact surfaces. The #MSB designed by @thezenfulguy did a great job! The MSB not only looks good, but it is a strong performer. A good survival knife should be a jack of all trades, capable of doing anything asked of it. This blade fits the bill!! #survivalknife #bushcraft #primitivetraps

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Sometime you find treasure in the most unexpected places. While browsing in @nessmuks Sporting Goods in Wellsboro, I came across a classic @gerbergear USA BMF at a price I couldn’t say no to. It’s pictured here with the modern production #MSB, produced by @battlehorseknives and designed by @thezenfulguy Matt Michaelson. These blades share some design philosophy and DNA and are awesome examples of this genre of knives. I got very lucky to find this BMF for the price I paid, but you don’t have to get lucky to find an MSB!! They are being built right now. #survivalknife #rambo #onetioloption #useyourshit

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#440csteel #gossmanknives “FUNK” or fatty UNK. My moniker for it, I asked for thicker micarta scales. Natural canvas micarta, it got dark 😳. I got a little touched in the head regarding “truck knife”, asking about them on #jerzeedevilforums . My Becker crewman, gifted by a friend, is on loan to my brother in law. My ESEE 6 is in the truck with this UNK. I’ve got a couple other UNKs. My best truck knife is my multitool 🤷‍♂️. But this UNK, meant for fishing on the tributaries of the Chesapeake, gets my fixed grunt work done. These are some great blades, best utility EDC fixed I’ve seen. 440C is an under appreciated steel too. Especially with Scotts heat treat and edge. A custom order from long ago. I believe Lt Mike and Scott put their heads together on this pattern, I know Mike was the first to put it to the test. This one has been on the Appalachian trail.

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Scott Gossman has been a friend of mine for over 20 years. When it comes to my background in product design and testing, it really starts with our collaborations. The Polaris was first and then the Bolo. Simple designs, performance first, and history driving the "Why?" This is the story of the Bolo. To this day, it punches way above its weight class. I'm excited to catch up with Scott soon and reminisce on how these knives came to be.

#survival #bushcraft #scottgossman #fixedbladefriday

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Whether in the woods or in the kitchen, good preparation and a sharp blade can help make your tasks more enjoyable and go more smoothly. @dogwoodcustomknives chef knife putting in the reps tonight as I prepare for dinner.

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There is a new blade in the house for T&E! This is the Michaelson Survival Bowie, designed by @thezenfulguy and produced by @battlehorseknives . This prototype is essentially the final version before production. Initial impressions are very good and I’m looking forward to putting it through its paces. When I pick this up I feel the spirit of Ron Hood, John Rambo and “Dutch” (or Billy) smiling at me. #onetooloption #survivalknife #useyourshit #seresurvival#madeinusa🇺🇸

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Blade Show had a bittersweet ending with the news of Reuben’s passing

He was a great friend, but also a mentor to me. Lauren said he came into my life with Divine Timing. We started to talk just a few months before I quit my job as a cop and went full time with KBN.

He was always there to lend an ear and give sagely advice when needed. He also knew when I needed to just learn things the hard way. He taught me so many life lessons that will never be forgotten.

Reuben didn’t tell anyone what was going on, as usual he kept his condition tight to the chest. When I first barged into his hospital room he still didn’t want to see anyone, but he also said “I had a feeling you’d be the first one to walk through those doors”. Reuben and I both shared those stubborn traits.

I made sure to tell Reuben how much he changed all our lives in hopes that he can truly understand how much of a blessing he was to all of us.

I chose the song My Way because this was playing in the pub after one of the last visits seeing him in the hospital. I was the only one in the crew to notice the song over the speakers, and I had a hard time not breaking down. I don’t think there is a person who embodied that song more than Reuben.

I have a hard time believing his passing on the final day of Blade Show wasn’t something from a higher power. He knew we had to make it through the show, but he gave us the time to all be together in mourning. He was always putting everyone before himself, never wanting to be a burden.

The last photo is my favorite of RB. I took that last summer on our float plane trip. He said that he never got good photos of himself, since he’s always behind the camera.

I know I’ll see him again, standing there drinking coffee (or cider) out of his classic

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I was fortunate to be able to spend the day in the woods with my good friend @ltmike310 and some great blades. The @coldsteelknives Trailmaster needs no explanation. It is a big blade that can do darn near anything asked of it. The @rmj_usa Shrike is a tactical tomahawk that is just as at home in the woods as it was in the GWOT. The @wcknivesllc Fieldlore is a carving, slicing powerhouse of a belt knife. All@of these tools are amazingly useful and a real joy to use. They are each at close to the pinnacle of their cutting genres. #bushcraft #woodsman #easternwoodlands #rmjtactical #trailmaster

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It’s going to be a good day at the range….

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