The ESEE-3 knife is made from coated 1095 carbon steel with a 3.9 inch blade and 8.3 inch overall length. It weighs 5.2 ounces. The tool, which is designed by Randal’s Adventure & Training and manufactured by Rowen Manufacturing in the United States, came with a moulded Kydex sheath and canvas micarta handle scales. The […] Read more
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Knife set looks good, but proves ineffective
The Buck Omni Hunter 12PT and the Paklite Caper are fixed knives manufactured in the United States that can be bought separately or as a set. The Omni Hunter is model 393 with a four inch skinning blade, gut hook and rubber handle and weighs 7.3 ounces. The Paklite Caper is model 135 with a […] Read more
Buck Large Trapper folds easily for daily use
The Buck Large Trapper is a folding knife manufactured in the United States. It is model 384 and weighs 3.4 ounces, featuring a wood handle and brass bolsters. The clip point and spey blade are made from 420HC stainless steel and are 3 1/8 inches long each. The tool measures four inches long when folded. […] Read more
Tubbs Journey good choice for those new to snowshoeing
Tubbs Journey snowshoes are constructed from modern designs and materials. They come in 8 x 25 inch, 9 x 30 inch and 10 x 36 inch sizes and weigh 3.9 to 5.6 pounds. An aluminum frame provides support for each shoe. Synthetic material is used for decking, which is what compresses the snow under your […] Read more
Ka-Bar Becker Campanion jack-of-all-trades, master of none
The Ka-Bar Becker Campanion is a medium to large knife manufactured in the United States. The all black, 10.5 inch tool was designed by Ethan Becker and is made from 1095 Cro-Van high carbon steel with a 5.25 by two inch blade that is 1/4 inch thick along the spine and weighs one pound. Becker, […] Read more
Being in this doghouse might not be so bad
The Ameristep Doghouse is a camouflaged, tent-like ground blind that keeps hunters out of site and mobile. It comes with a basic backpack case for easy transport through the field to the deployment site. The loaded backpack is 24 inches in diameter, two inches thick and weighs 14 pounds. The blind is easy to set […] Read more
Budget conscious hunter will be happy with Ruger American
A comparison of common cartridges that can be used in the Ruger American rifle.
The Ruger American rifle is designed to be a lightweight and trustworthy hunting rifle for buyers on a budget. It is a centre fire bolt-action rifle manufactured in the United States. The standard model comes in either short- or long-action, has an overall length of 42 inches and weighs six to 6.5 pounds depending on […] Read moreOntario RTAK II knife strong, versatile, low cost
The Ontario RTAK II is a large knife manufactured in the United States. The visually impressive 17 inch tool was originally made from 1095 high carbon steel with a 10 x two inch blade that is 3/6 inch thick along the spine and weighs 1.4 pounds. Later versions use 5160 high carbon steel. This large […] Read more
