Instructables: exploring - outside - outdoors - knife http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:12:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to make your own Machete http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Machete/
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Sat, 19 May 2012 18:50:25 PDT
Cowboy boot knife sheath http://www.instructables.com/id/Cowboy-boot-knife-sheath-1/
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By: mrknifeman

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Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:54:19 PDT
How to make a Survival Knife from a Sawblade http://www.instructables.com/id/Supplies-2/
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Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:58:47 PST
Pocket Survival Kit (Not a Candy Tin!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Survival-Kit-Not-a-Candy-Tin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/3SGC/GT6ZDUJQ/FR53SGCGT6ZDUJQ.SMALL.jpg punkhead58 This is my entry for the Survival Skills Challenge, and my first Instructable. Here is my little utility/emergency* survival pouch that I carry while camping, hiking, and fishing. Now, I do all of these activities in nice weather (late spring-early fall), so I wanted a small, compact kit that would...
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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:32:56 PDT
How to Choose the Right Survival Knife http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Survival-Knife/
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Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:29:13 PDT
Make an EDC, and be prepared for anything. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-EDC-and-be-prepared-for-anything/
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Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:50:53 PDT
Design and Build a Full Tang Knife http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-and-Build-a-Full-Tang-Knife/
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Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:34:03 PDT
Cobra Weave Key Fob http://www.instructables.com/id/Corbra-Weave-Key-Fob/
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Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:54:41 PDT
Horizontal Sheath http://www.instructables.com/id/Horizontal-Sheath/
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By: MrMakeveli

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Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:44:07 PDT
Creating a bush knife with layered wood handle http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-bush-knife-with-layered-wood-handle/
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Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:38:42 PDT
How to Build a Knife http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Knife/
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Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:18:35 PST