The Cold Steel Bushman Knife is a large survival knife designed to hold up under a variety of conditions and perform any task required.

I own the bowie blade version of the Bushman Knife - it just has a different shaped blade. In my opinion, the Cold Steel Bushman is an amazing knife for the money.

Cold Steel Bushman Pros:

One-piece construction with some spring in the steel makes the knife very tough. Pretty much unbreakable for practical purposes.

Sharp, tough blade holds up even to abuse such as digging, prying, and hammering.

Large blade useful for digging, hacking, chopping, mowing, etc, but still usable for finer tasks such as skinning. (Though it would not be my first choice for skinning a squirrel, the Bushman would serve the purpose if needed.)

Special handle allows knife to be used as a spear.

Cold Steel Bushman Cons:

The sheath gets the job done, but it’s not the best sheath I’ve seen. But for the price, one can’t really complain.

The blade is made of SK-5 steel, the Japanese equivalent of 1080 high carbon steel. This steel helps give the knife its superior properties, but the downside is that it is not highly rust resistant.

The knife is rather bulky and unattractive for everyday use. For a survival knife, though, it fits the ticket.

Conclusion - great knife, superb price!

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When you are out hiking or otherwise enjoying the beauty and wonders of nature, you share a responsibility to make sure others can have the same enjoyment. Here are 5 rules to follow when you hit the trails:

Show Courtesy

It’s all nice that we smile and nod when another party goes by. It is also good that we give way to the smaller group of hikers going up a sloped path. But the best part about courtesy during a hiking trip is when we take care of the weakest hiker. If they’re really tired then we can take a break and have them sit on camping chairs. We also helped another person get a good experience out of hiking. This way, lots more people will understand why we get so much satisfaction out of hiking.

Don’t Pollute

A responsible hiker leaves no trace of his trash even if there are no rules on a campsite or on a park. Even small bits of gum wrappers will have the most adverse effects if every hiker that went along dropped one. All the trash that you will produce you can bring along with you and just throw it in the trash bin as you pass by one.

If you’re going to relieve yourself you can dig a cat hole deep enough to prevent it from being washed away into a watershed. Make sure that you are at a distance from the stream or river so your waste doesn’t contaminate the drinking water of other hikers. A lot of disease-causing bacteria make other hikers ill this way.

Be Respectful

Shouting and cavorting is all well and good, but if we really intend to appreciate the beauty of nature as is what hiking is all about, then we should try to keep as quiet as possible so as to not disturb others enjoyment.

Ecological Impact

We all would think that a lone hiker wouldn’t certainly destroy an ecosystem. However, a steady flow of hikers will disturb the habitat of a lot of plants and animals in a forest. Especially if we’re going through a path where there are endangered species trying to proliferate. This not considering that the accumulative waste that we will produce will be enough to contaminate their surroundings and available food sources.

Take Care With Fire

Fires used for cooking and campfire should be done in areas where the ground is bare. Before starting a fire, make sure you can control it.

It all comes down to respecting yourself, others, and the environment. Just do it, cause it’s the right thing to do.

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Hello from Topsail Beach, NC! At this very moment, I’m sitting in a cottage on Topsail Island, North Carolina…behind me, the surf is rolling into the beach at a brisk speed, while in front of me, several kitesurfers are enjoying the brisk winds in the sound.

Topsail Island is a prime destination for outdoor lovers - fishing, boating, and beaches for all! I’m taking lots of photos and working on creating a travel guide, which will be added to our soon-to-be-launched Outdoor Travel Destinations section of the site. Keep your eyes peeled for it!

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