Introducing the Outdoor Pursuits podcast where we cover the gear and skills used for camping, fishing, and hunting. In our first episode, we talk about the Zero Tolerance 0566 folding knife. We are interested in your feedback, so please share your thoughts about how we can make our future podcasts interesting and successful. Click the […] Read more
Kim Quintin
Stories by Kim Quintin
Handmade hunting knife worthy of family keepsake
My wife, son and I went on a camping trip through the Alberta Rockies this summer. We came across a knife store called Slice & Dice during our stay in Jasper, Alta., and I was curious about its products. Inside the simple, but well-presented shop was an assortment of folding, hunting and kitchen knives made […] Read more
Kershaw’s knife retains edge, sharpens easily
The CQC-6K is a $65 folding knife designed by Ernie Emerson and manufactured in China by Kershaw. The knife weighs five ounces and is 7.75 inches long when open. The modified clip point blade is made from Chinese 8Cr14MoV stainless steel with a nice two-tone finish. It arrived shaving sharp. It is 3.25 inches long […] Read more
Vortex Viper hunting rifle scope beats the competition
A good rifle scope is one of the most important pieces of gear a hunter can consider when it comes to medium- and long-range shooting. You can shoot accurately only when you can see well. Many deer hunters use iron sights, 4x or 4-9x magnification rifle scopes in wooded areas where shots are often at […] Read more
Folding scalpel ideal for livestock producers and hunters
The Havalon Piranta-Edge is an easy to use folding scalpel that has a remarkable utility for livestock producers and hunters. Taxidermists have long used surgical blades to skin and cape game, and a folding pocket scalpel is the natural evolution for hunting and livestock use. Havalon manufactures a number of folding scalpels, and the Piranta-Edge […] Read more
Homedal’s belt knife ideal for processing game
The Helle Fjellkniven from Homedal, Norway, has a nearly four inch long blade made from a carbon steel core laminated between two layers of stainless steel, which results in an 1/8 inch thick spine. The knife, which weighs slightly less than four ounces, has a stick tang that goes all the way through an attractive […] Read more
Tripod offers good design, multiple uses
The Primos Jim Shockey Tall Tripod is primarily a mobile rest for the forestock of firearms. A trigger lock mounted at the top of the unit allows the operator to adjust to any elevation from 24 to 62 inches. The legs may be deployed as a monopod, bipod or tripod. The tripod was originally designed […] Read more
All becomes crystal clear when using this scope
The Bushnell Trophy XLT Spotting Scope can be used for nature watching and sports photography when a clear image at high magnifications is required. The scope comes in a 15-45x magnification model with a 50 mm objective lens or a 20-60x with 65 mm. It weighs 32 to 42 ounces and is slightly more than […] Read more
Mini-Griptilian suitable for left handed use
The Benchmade Mini-Griptilian model 556 is a folding knife manufactured in the United States. Its modified drop-point blade, which is made from 154CM stainless steel, is 2.91 inches long and 3/32 inches thick. When closed, the tool is 3.87 inches long, and while open is 6.78 inches. It weighs 2.56 ounces. The Mini-Griptilian seems best […] Read more
Fillet knife handles the job but needs frequent sharpening
Rapala is a recognized brand for anglers around the world. The company was founded in Finland and has been manufacturing outdoor products since the 1930s. It was time for me to get a new medium-length fillet knife for the 2015 season. I picked up a six-inch version of Fish n’ Fillet Superflex offered by Rapala […] Read more
