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Cutting, hunting, defense

Bushcraft Tools and Weapons

Choose, carry, and maintain the essential edged tools and legal hunting weapons for the terrain you're operating in.

General practice

  • A knife, saw, and axe cover 95% of woodwork; leave one at home and life gets harder.
  • Sharp tools are safe tools — carry a strop and stone.
  • Know your local weapon laws before crossing state or provincial lines.
  • Practice weapon handling before it matters — under stress, under cold, in the dark.

Regional focus

Arctic Circle

Snow saws, ice tools, and firearms for polar bear country.

Key items

  • Snow saw for igloos and blocks
  • Ice axe
  • Fixed-blade knife with mitt-friendly handle
  • .338 or 12 ga slug for polar bear defense (where legal)