General Survival 

Making Rope From Bark (Primitively)

First, get a tool to chop the tree down. Here I am using a wedge-shaped rock, which will work as a makeshift axe. . Find a straight thin tree to chop down. I recommend trying to fine with with smooth bark, as they are usually greenwood and the bark will peel off easily into sheets. Once you get most of the tree cut down, just push and pull it off the base. Don’t worry about the wood cracking or splintering, as we are only going to use it for the…

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Tools 

5 Ways To Sharpen A Knife Without A Sharpener

Hey there my friends, John here, and as theold saying goes, “A sharp knife is a safeknife. ” So what to do if you find yourselfwith a dull knife and the realization thatyou don’t have a sharpener with you? Well,not to worry, because I’m going to show you5 common items that you can use to put a greatedge back on your blade. If you’re out carcamping, or otherwise have immediate accessto your vehicle, the window can actually makean excellent sharpener. Simply place yourknife on the top, un-coated edge of the…

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