Bushcraft Tools

4 Simple Bushcraft Tools You Need for Overlanding
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  Nowadays we often rely on specialist equipment for every task rather than a general suite of tools that can be applied to a range of tasks. Perhaps we think those tools are too heavy or that we won’t have any use for them but often those Bushcraft tools can lessen our load of specialist equipment, and even drastically extend the range of our bug out preparations if instead of weighing ourselves down with supplies we rely on a basic set of bushcraft tools for Overlanding and our skills to gather what we need on our journey.   ---CONTINUED---

How to Use a Machete Correctly – A Beginners Guide
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Gripping, using and swinging your new survival machete correctly can be somewhat difficult. Fortunately, there are a few simple tips you can follow that will greatly help you with that. ---CONTINUED---

How to Care for and Maintain a Machete
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Machete maintenance goes a long way towards increasing the lifespan of your survival machete, as well as that of every individual part that makes it up. Just like you’d take care of a broom or a brush by caring for its individual elements, it’s the very same with a machete. The only difference is that machetes are essentially very sharp blades, so you’ll have to take extra care to prevent improper maintenance practices from damaging your machete. ---CONTINUED---

Aim for the Best Steel for Your Machete Blade
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What is the best steel for machete blades? It is a question that is frequently asked but the answer is inevitably not as straightforward as some would want! As many experts can confirm, machetes are primarily differentiated based on the type of blade they have. A carbon steel blade will behave and feel a lot differently from a stainless steel blade. Also, we have the newer models featuring blades made from refined, high-carbon stainless steel blades. ---CONTINUED---

Machete Handles – Different Styles and Materials Used
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  Machete handles come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re looking for a softer grip or a more durable, rugged handle, you will find there are a lot of great options to choose from. Below we’ll take a look at some that are not only among the most popular, but also the most practical handle styles and materials you’ll come across when you start looking for that perfect survival machete.   ---CONTINUED---

Different Types of Machetes
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(SNIP) ... ome styles are definitely better suited to certain types of work than others but as to which machete is the best is extremely subjective. As for which type of machete is best suited to the multi-purpose role of a Survival machete well again, that’s subjective, but you could always check out our post about the Best Machetes for Survival and read our view on it!

Here is a rundown of the best known machetes in the world, providing a little bit of information on each of them. ---CONTINUED---

How to Sharpen a Machete
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(SNIP) ... The machete is the perfect tool for survivalists. And just like any other tool, it should be in prime condition, ready for use at a moment’s notice. Which brings us to the most frequently searched question about machetes online; how to sharpen a machete? ---CONTINUED---