Brass Haul #2
I feel like I might be cutting my own throat on this hobby by telling you this. Take it from a guy who spent the majority of his life leaving…
Knives : Kabar
Ontario Knife Co. Spec Plus Kabar with Small Gerber Fixed Blade When you just need to “Fuck Something Up”. Ontario Knife Co. has been making quality, robust, functional knives for…
Mike’s Menus Going Online!
Mike’s menus are going online. All the comfort food as well as a collection of family favourites will soon be available!
Handloading Tools : Flash Hole Debur Tool
In the photo above we have a Lyman brand, Universal Primer Flash Hole Deburring Tool This is a “One Time Only” handloading task, once done you will never need to…
Recurve Archery : Arrow & Broadhead Puller
If you’re gonna be stump shooting then you will need one of these. You can very easily unscrew your arrow from the broadhead and install the tool before yanking it…
Tuktoyaktuk
Well! Tuktoyaktuk to you too. Tuk Base, as we used to call it. Home of the Tuktoyaktukians I guess? A great base to work out of, since it was actually…
Fishing Gear : Shark Hook
A properly rigged “Shark Hook” would look like this! Similar to a “Flying Gaff” but the short section of handle stays with the hook.
Handloading Tools : Hex Keys
You’re gonna need these all the time, get a bunch and then get some more for backup. Metric, Imperial & Torx, you’re gonna use them all!
Just another day.
Just another day. When you’re working out of town, in the bush, it only takes about 3 days before it doesn’t really matter anymore. They all just blend together.
Hiking Radios
If you’re “Hiking” through “Stanley Park” just off downtown Vancouver with a couple friends just looking for a place to quietly enjoy a six pack of beer then you need…
Handloading Tools : Universal Decapper
Truly, a universal size, works on almost all brass, only does one thing, knocks out the old primer so you can replace it with a new one. At one time,…
How to boil a crab.
Step 1 – Put crab in pot of boiling water. Step 2 – Add Salt or preferred seasoning. Step 3 – Remove crab from pot when done cooking. Step 4…
Survival Gear : Bic Lighter
Fire is your friend ….. fire is heat for warmth & cooking, safety as well as signalling. You need fire, don’t get caught without it! Not much beats Bic Lighters!…
Exploring N.W.T. Canada
The things you see when you have a full tank of fuel and a Bell 206 at your disposal. haha I have to admit I worked with a great bunch…
Moon Base Alpha?
It may have been a little better than “Moon Base Alpha”, at least you could breathe the air outside. Location: Middle of nowhere, N.W.T. Canada Purpose: Because women like diamonds…
Brass Haul #1
Any Time you can leave the shooting range with a half full grocery bag of brass it’s a Jackpot! Got some unusual ones this time! Brass that I don’t usually…
How hot is your bass pond?
Next time you’re up at the bass pond why not throw a thermometer in? July 2020 = My local pond was 76 Degrees F, (Crayfishing Test)
Handloading Tools : Loading Trays
Maybe you call them “Loading Blocks” Get a bunch, different colors can be helpful. Old or new, doesn’t really matter. You’ll be glad you got ’em.
Knives : Boat Knife
Grohmann 3S with Military Style Overlap Sheath. Standard Issue Canadian Military Utility Knife since 1964! These knives are relatively unknown outside military circles. This is the one that “Cold Steel”…
Long Lining?
So? You’re lookin’ for a position in the Helo Ops are ya? Location: North Western British Columbia, 1990’s This is a pretty typical jobsite!