Primitive Tools and Weapons

Building and using primitive tools and weapons.

  1. Primitive Tools

    Primitive tools you can build and use.
    Discussions:
    4
    Messages:
    8
    Latest: Cordage, Pnw 'day Lilly' Style.... Justin Baker, Jan 14, 2020
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  2. Primitive Weapons

    Basic hand weapons made the primitive way.
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    Messages:
    87
    Latest: Pfs Mule lonewolf, Jul 20, 2020
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  3. Pre-1900s Guns and Ammo

    Muzzle loaders and other primitive style guns, ammo, and how to use.
    Discussions:
    12
    Messages:
    80
    Latest: New Project randyt, Sep 15, 2019
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  4. Primitive Fishing

    Using simple handmade items to catch fish and prepare them.
    Discussions:
    2
    Messages:
    13
    Latest: Catching Salmon With Your Bare Hands. remnant, Jul 17, 2017
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  5. Hunting With Primitive Tools

    Using primitive tools to hunt.
    Discussions:
    5
    Messages:
    38
    Latest: San/bushman Natural Poisons For Survival Hunting Sourdough, Apr 2, 2019
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  1. Pragmatist

    Arrowsmiths, Some Other Crafts "dying Out"

    Pragmatist, Aug 31, 2020
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    Pragmatist
    Aug 31, 2020
  2. randyt

    Shortened Crosscut Saw

    randyt, Aug 23, 2020
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    6
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    1,366
    Dalewick
    Aug 24, 2020
  3. Tom Williams

    Tools

    Tom Williams, May 8, 2016
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    18
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    2,223
    randyt
    Aug 23, 2020
  4. randyt

    Sharpening Crosscut Saws.

    randyt, Aug 23, 2020
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    1
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    693
    randyt
    Aug 23, 2020
  5. elkhound

    Straw Splitters

    elkhound, Sep 17, 2019
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    8
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    1,121
    Sonofliberty
    Sep 19, 2019
  6. Keith H.

    Powder Horns & Gunpowder Bags.

    Keith H., Mar 1, 2018
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    10
    Views:
    1,830
    randyt
    Sep 8, 2019
  7. Keith H.

    Cold Forging An 18th Century Fish Hook.

    Keith H., Jun 6, 2019
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    2
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    960
    Keith H.
    Jun 7, 2019
  8. GrizzlyetteAdams

    Making Arrowheads (and Small Knives) Out Of Trash: Broken Glass And More

    GrizzlyetteAdams, Jun 6, 2019
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    11
    Views:
    1,975
    TexDanm
    Jun 7, 2019
  9. Keith H.

    Making A Clasp Knife From Scratch. Hand Tools Only.

    Keith H., Jun 6, 2019
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    1
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    941
    Keith H.
    Jun 6, 2019
  10. Keith H.

    Tools Of The Trade. My Personal Choice.

    Keith H., Apr 21, 2019
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    6
    Views:
    1,342
    Keith H.
    Apr 27, 2019
  11. Keith H.

    Backwoods Gunpowder Making.

    Keith H., Sep 25, 2017 ... 2
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    65
    Views:
    4,478
    randyt
    Apr 3, 2019
  12. sekelbos

    Bows - Traditional/survival- Past, Present & Custom Build

    sekelbos, Mar 30, 2019
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    8
    Views:
    1,192
    sekelbos
    Mar 31, 2019
  13. Keith H.

    Making A Wira.

    Keith H., Aug 15, 2018
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    5
    Views:
    1,484
    TMT Tactical
    Mar 19, 2019
  14. Keith H.

    Lighting After The Fall.

    Keith H., Jun 15, 2016
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    4
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    1,846
    Oldguy
    Jan 16, 2019
  15. AntonyRaison

    Hand Drill Start To Ember

    AntonyRaison, Feb 21, 2018
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    4
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    1,513
    AntonyRaison
    Feb 27, 2018
  16. AntonyRaison

    Primitive Skills Weekend

    AntonyRaison, Feb 20, 2018
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    1,177
    AntonyRaison
    Feb 20, 2018
  17. Keith H.

    The Trail Snare for Larger Game.

    Keith H., Jun 4, 2016
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    14
    Views:
    1,992
    GS AutoTech
    Nov 30, 2017
  18. Keith H.

    Multiple Uses Of Tools

    Keith H., Jun 8, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,811
    TexDanm
    Nov 10, 2017
  19. Keith H.

    More Muzzle-loading Information & Making Gunpowder.

    Keith H., Sep 25, 2017
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    0
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    1,530
    Keith H.
    Sep 25, 2017
  20. Keith H.

    The Rifle Stock War Club.

    Keith H., May 26, 2016
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    3
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    3,792
    Old Geezer
    Jul 21, 2017
  21. Keith H.

    Crossbows.

    Keith H., Jul 14, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,552
    CivilDefense
    Jul 18, 2017
  22. Keith H.

    Thoughts On Medical Equipment.

    Keith H., Jul 11, 2017
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    0
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    1,465
    Keith H.
    Jul 11, 2017
  23. Keith H.

    The Rabbit Stick.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,317
    Bishop
    Jul 1, 2017
  24. franky

    Slingshot (catapult)

    franky, Jun 4, 2016
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    4,833
    Old Geezer
    Feb 5, 2017
  25. Keith H.

    The Tomahawk & The Ball Headed Club.

    Keith H., May 26, 2016
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    4
    Views:
    2,823
    MKprepper
    Sep 22, 2016
  26. Keith H.

    Making Your Own Powder Horn. Safety First.

    Keith H., Sep 18, 2016
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    2
    Views:
    2,036
    Keith H.
    Sep 20, 2016
  27. Keith H.

    My Axes.

    Keith H., Aug 17, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,738
    Tom Williams
    Aug 18, 2016
  28. Keith H.

    Angling Equipment.

    Keith H., Jun 20, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,494
    Tom Williams
    Jul 18, 2016
  29. Keith H.

    Muzzle Loader Choices Rifle or Smoothbore.

    Keith H., Jul 9, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,441
    Keith H.
    Jul 14, 2016
  30. Keith H.

    How To Throw A Tomahawk For Beginners.

    Keith H., Jun 17, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,423
    Keith H.
    Jul 9, 2016
  31. CivilDefense

    Do you shave old school?

    CivilDefense, Jun 21, 2016
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    9
    Views:
    2,001
    CivilDefense
    Jun 30, 2016
  32. Keith H.

    Camp Cooking.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,826
    Endure
    Jun 23, 2016
  33. Keith H.

    Advantages Of The Tomahawk (Trade Axe).

    Keith H., Jun 18, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    3,571
    Keith H.
    Jun 18, 2016
  34. Keith H.

    Advantages of a Flintlock Muzzle-loader.

    Keith H., Jun 16, 2016
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    0
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    1,867
    Keith H.
    Jun 16, 2016
  35. Keith H.

    Advantages of a Flintlock Muzzle-loader.

    Keith H., Jun 16, 2016
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    0
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    2,720
    Keith H.
    Jun 16, 2016
  36. Keith H.

    The .32 Caliber Flintlock Muzzle-Loading Rifle.

    Keith H., Jun 16, 2016
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    0
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    2,100
    Keith H.
    Jun 16, 2016
  37. Keith H.

    The Tinderlighter.

    Keith H., Jun 15, 2016
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    0
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    1,403
    Keith H.
    Jun 15, 2016
  38. Keith H.

    Swords.Self-Defense.

    Keith H., Jun 11, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,590
    Keith H.
    Jun 13, 2016
  39. Keith H.

    Flintlock Safety & Other Tips.

    Keith H., Jun 10, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,053
    Keith H.
    Jun 11, 2016
  40. Keith H.

    Running Ball or Moulding Round Ball.

    Keith H., Jun 3, 2016
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    0
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    1,818
    Keith H.
    Jun 3, 2016
  41. Keith H.

    How To Load A Muzzle-Loading Gun.

    Keith H., Jun 3, 2016
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    0
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    1,804
    Keith H.
    Jun 3, 2016
  42. Keith H.

    The Gunpowder Wallet.

    Keith H., Jun 3, 2016
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    2,452
    Keith H.
    Jun 3, 2016
  43. Keith H.

    The Shot Pouch (For A Flintlock Gun).

    Keith H., Jun 3, 2016
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    0
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    1,528
    Keith H.
    Jun 3, 2016
  44. Keith H.

    Faster Reloading For A Flintlock Smoothbore. Paper Cartridges.

    Keith H., Jun 1, 2016
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    0
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    1,992
    Keith H.
    Jun 1, 2016
  45. Keith H.

    The Cleaning & Maintenance of A Muzzle-Loading Gun.

    Keith H., May 28, 2016
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    0
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    1,727
    Keith H.
    May 28, 2016
  46. Keith H.

    The Housewife or Hussif.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,686
    Tom Williams
    May 23, 2016
  47. Keith H.

    Making A Hammer Stall or Hammer Cap for A Flintlock.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    1,457
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  48. Keith H.

    Flintlock Safety & Other Tips.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    0
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    1,472
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  49. Keith H.

    A Woodsman's Tools. Video.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    1,620
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  50. Keith H.

    Gear On A Budget. Video.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    1,635
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  51. Keith H.

    Meeting At Dragon's Claw. Video.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    1,357
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  52. Keith H.

    Muzzle-Loader Choices-Rifle Or Smoothbore?

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    0
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    1,635
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  53. Keith H.

    Tinderlighter Fire Lighting.

    Keith H., May 15, 2016
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    0
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    1,731
    Keith H.
    May 15, 2016
  54. Keith H.

    Making Spunks For Making Fire.

    Keith H., May 15, 2016
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    0
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    1,362
    Keith H.
    May 15, 2016
  55. Keith H.

    Reading Glass Fire Lighting.

    Keith H., May 15, 2016
    Replies:
    0
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    1,386
    Keith H.
    May 15, 2016
  56. Keith H.

    The Tomahawk or Trade Axe.

    Keith H., May 12, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,336
    lonewolf
    May 12, 2016
  57. Keith H.

    Augers & Gimlets.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    0
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    1,870
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  58. Keith H.

    Flint, Steel & Tinderbox.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    1,889
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  59. Keith H.

    Tools Of The Trade.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    0
    Views:
    1,506
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  60. Keith H.

    The Flintlock Fusil.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    0
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    1,669
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  61. Keith H.

    Gun Tools For A Flintlock.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    1,666
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  62. Keith H.

    Blades Of The Woodsrunner.

    Keith H., May 8, 2016
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    0
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    1,528
    Keith H.
    May 8, 2016
  63. Keith H.

    Gear On A Budget.

    Keith H., May 8, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,493
    Keith H.
    May 8, 2016
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