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If you have just purchased your first bowie knife, or even if you have been an avid collector of these blades for a number of years, it can be difficult to determine exactly what all the different parts of the blade are supposed to be used for. Part of this confusion stems from the myriad different styles of blade out there. For instance, you’ll find modern bowies that have saw-tooth edging on the spine, while historically accurate models do not include this feature. What are the different parts supposed to do?

Emergencies are unplanned. That’s what makes them emergencies. They are things you can’t avoid, things you didn’t expect. And often, they catch you unprepared. Keep an emergency kit packed full of the right survival gear and you’ll be ready for any situation.

Bowie knives are renowned for their versatility as general purpose knives. You’ll find that the blade can be used for a wide range of things, from skinning and cleaning game and fish to cleaning branches and much more. However, you will find a lot of uses that bowie knives are not suited for. These uses will not only damage your knife, but can possibly even break the blade, ruining your knife and possibly even leading to an injury, should sharp pieces of the blade come into contact with your unprotected skin.

Herd management is one of the most important deer hunting tips. The large antlered deer are prized among trophy hunters. The bigger the rack, the more valuable the prize. All proud hunters will swap tales of giant antlers, diameter, point count, etc. What is it that determines the size of the animal’s antlers?

At some point, everyone will have to deal with a power outage. You might be doing your laundry or reading a book when you instantly find yourself in the dark. As you’re trying to find your way through the house, you look for candles and hope you can find a pack of matches. You end up stumbling over things and stubbing your toe while your trying to get some light since you hardly ever use these things.

While some may sneer, others will smile when remembering the spring season of 2008. February through May proved to be the windiest season that anyone could remember. Though 20-30 mph winds became a dreaded norm last year, a certain breed of baitfish saved many days for a select few middle coast guides and anglers.

Boat seats are an important part of your vessel, whether you use it for fishing, sunbathing, leisure, or to transport your friends out for a picnic in the middle of a lake.

Camping is an excellent outdoor activity. Many people go for camping trips-in order to take a break from their busy city life. Camping is a superb opportunity to have an assignation with Mother Nature. It is a cheap yet thrilling way of having fun and adventure. It means different things to different people- for some it is fun/recreation, for some it is adventure/thrill, whereas for others it is a way to escape from the stress and tensions of life. So if you love the idea of being out under the stars, sleeping in a tent and having a campfire- then camping is the best option for you.

Almost everybody loves the Jeep Wrangler. Almost, but not all, for there are those who are not really keen into the Great Outdoors. And they also have good reasons why people should not buy the Jeep Wrangler.

Over the last thirty years the Brother Islands have become synonymous with perfect diving. Nowhere on earth can match the potential of these unassuming looking volcanic extremities, located 45 nautical miles from the nearest landmass. The Brothers combine every aspect of diving together in one small area: Walls, Plateau, Caves, Wrecks, Corals and HUGE Fish.