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Swamp Rat Knife Works Crash Rat- Gear Review

April 2, 2012 By Mike

  The Swamp Rat Knife Works Crash Rat is a handy little hatchet/tomahawk that I decided it was time to get around to doing a gear review on. The Crash Rat specs out at 29.8 oz; .25” thick; 3.75”edge; 3.5” spike; 14.25” over all length. It is made out of SR77 which is S7 tool […]

Review of the Swamp Rat Knife Works Rat Shaker

March 11, 2012 By Mike

I’ve got to spend a bit of time with one of my favorite little knives the Swamp Rat Knife Works Rat Shaker. Like everything from Swamp Rat this little knife is built like a tank and yet easy to carry and use. The Rat Shaker is 1/4 inch thick and made of SR101 steel. SR101 […]

Good Boots For The Long Haul

February 25, 2012 By Mike

A good pair of boots will pay you back many times over the course of their life. In my 16 years as a Lineman I’ve worn a broad selection of brands, and run the gamut on prices. I’ve put the soles to the ground everyday and feel qualified to share my observations. I like my […]

Spyderco Endura 4 FFG: A Review

February 25, 2012 By Mike

Spyderco Endura 4 Flat Ground

Spyderco Endura 4 FFG One of the first gear reviews I did was of the Spyderco Endura 4, recently I added it’s brother the Spyderco Endura 4 Flat Ground (FG) to my collection (harem is more like it, 1 wife is all I need or want, but pocket knives are something else all together). The […]

The Gerber Shard

February 19, 2012 By Mike

Gerber Shard

Gerber Shard The Gerber Shard is a neat piece of gear. I got one for Christmas and it has become a favorite piece of Every Day Carry Gear. Taking up no more space than a regular key chain the Gerber Shard is a 7 tool dynamo. It has 2 sizes of flathead screwdrivers, a Philips […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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