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.
    Discussions:
    14
    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. Keith H.

    Backwoods Gunpowder Making.

    Keith H., Sep 25, 2017 ... 2
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    4,646
    randyt
    Apr 3, 2019
  2. watcherchris

    Mason Jar Oil Lamps...

    watcherchris, Jan 6, 2024
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    22
    Views:
    342
    lonewolf
    Jan 8, 2024
  3. Tom Williams

    Tools

    Tom Williams, May 8, 2016
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    18
    Views:
    2,302
    randyt
    Aug 23, 2020
  4. franky

    Slingshot (catapult)

    franky, Jun 4, 2016
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    17
    Views:
    4,946
    Old Geezer
    Feb 5, 2017
  5. Keith H.

    The Trail Snare for Larger Game.

    Keith H., Jun 4, 2016
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    2,059
    GS AutoTech
    Nov 30, 2017
  6. GrizzlyetteAdams

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

    GrizzlyetteAdams, Jun 6, 2019
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    2,091
    TexDanm
    Jun 7, 2019
  7. Keith H.

    Powder Horns & Gunpowder Bags.

    Keith H., Mar 1, 2018
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    10
    Views:
    1,889
    randyt
    Sep 8, 2019
  8. CivilDefense

    Do you shave old school?

    CivilDefense, Jun 21, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    2,051
    CivilDefense
    Jun 30, 2016
  9. Keith H.

    Swords.Self-Defense.

    Keith H., Jun 11, 2016
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,717
    lonewolf
    Jan 28, 2024
  10. elkhound

    Straw Splitters

    elkhound, Sep 17, 2019
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,200
    Sonofliberty
    Sep 19, 2019
  11. sekelbos

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

    sekelbos, Mar 30, 2019
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    1,266
    sekelbos
    Mar 31, 2019
  12. Keith H.

    How To Throw A Tomahawk For Beginners.

    Keith H., Jun 17, 2016
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    8
    Views:
    2,477
    Keith H.
    Jul 9, 2016
  13. Keith H.

    The Rabbit Stick.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,373
    Bishop
    Jul 1, 2017
  14. randyt

    Shortened Crosscut Saw

    randyt, Aug 23, 2020
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,467
    Dalewick
    Aug 24, 2020
  15. Keith H.

    Tools Of The Trade. My Personal Choice.

    Keith H., Apr 21, 2019
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,465
    Keith H.
    Apr 27, 2019
  16. Keith H.

    Muzzle Loader Choices Rifle or Smoothbore.

    Keith H., Jul 9, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,501
    Keith H.
    Jul 14, 2016
  17. Keith H.

    Flintlock Safety & Other Tips.

    Keith H., Jun 10, 2016
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,130
    Keith H.
    Jun 11, 2016
  18. Keith H.

    Making A Wira.

    Keith H., Aug 15, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,528
    TMT Tactical
    Mar 19, 2019
  19. Keith H.

    The Housewife or Hussif.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,749
    Tom Williams
    May 23, 2016
  20. Keith H.

    Lighting After The Fall.

    Keith H., Jun 15, 2016
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,908
    Oldguy
    Jan 16, 2019
  21. AntonyRaison

    Hand Drill Start To Ember

    AntonyRaison, Feb 21, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    1,554
    AntonyRaison
    Feb 27, 2018
  22. Keith H.

    The Tomahawk & The Ball Headed Club.

    Keith H., May 26, 2016
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,884
    MKprepper
    Sep 22, 2016
  23. Keith H.

    The Rifle Stock War Club.

    Keith H., May 26, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,851
    Old Geezer
    Jul 21, 2017
  24. Keith H.

    Angling Equipment.

    Keith H., Jun 20, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,541
    Tom Williams
    Jul 18, 2016
  25. Keith H.

    Cold Forging An 18th Century Fish Hook.

    Keith H., Jun 6, 2019
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,023
    Keith H.
    Jun 7, 2019
  26. Keith H.

    Multiple Uses Of Tools

    Keith H., Jun 8, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,873
    TexDanm
    Nov 10, 2017
  27. Keith H.

    Making Your Own Powder Horn. Safety First.

    Keith H., Sep 18, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,108
    Keith H.
    Sep 20, 2016
  28. Keith H.

    My Axes.

    Keith H., Aug 17, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,794
    Tom Williams
    Aug 18, 2016
  29. Keith H.

    Camp Cooking.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,894
    Endure
    Jun 23, 2016
  30. Keith H.

    Advantages Of The Tomahawk (Trade Axe).

    Keith H., Jun 18, 2016
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    3,680
    Keith H.
    Jun 18, 2016
  31. randyt

    Sharpening Crosscut Saws.

    randyt, Aug 23, 2020
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    735
    randyt
    Aug 23, 2020
  32. Keith H.

    Making A Clasp Knife From Scratch. Hand Tools Only.

    Keith H., Jun 6, 2019
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,001
    Keith H.
    Jun 6, 2019
  33. Keith H.

    Crossbows.

    Keith H., Jul 14, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,625
    CivilDefense
    Jul 18, 2017
  34. Keith H.

    The Tomahawk or Trade Axe.

    Keith H., May 12, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,382
    lonewolf
    May 12, 2016
  35. Pragmatist

    Arrowsmiths, Some Other Crafts "dying Out"

    Pragmatist, Aug 31, 2020
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    0
    Views:
    830
    Pragmatist
    Aug 31, 2020
  36. AntonyRaison

    Primitive Skills Weekend

    AntonyRaison, Feb 20, 2018
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    0
    Views:
    1,226
    AntonyRaison
    Feb 20, 2018
  37. Keith H.

    More Muzzle-loading Information & Making Gunpowder.

    Keith H., Sep 25, 2017
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    0
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    1,593
    Keith H.
    Sep 25, 2017
  38. Keith H.

    Thoughts On Medical Equipment.

    Keith H., Jul 11, 2017
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    1,523
    Keith H.
    Jul 11, 2017
  39. Keith H.

    Advantages of a Flintlock Muzzle-loader.

    Keith H., Jun 16, 2016
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    0
    Views:
    1,935
    Keith H.
    Jun 16, 2016
  40. Keith H.

    Advantages of a Flintlock Muzzle-loader.

    Keith H., Jun 16, 2016
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    0
    Views:
    2,803
    Keith H.
    Jun 16, 2016
  41. Keith H.

    The .32 Caliber Flintlock Muzzle-Loading Rifle.

    Keith H., Jun 16, 2016
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    0
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    2,167
    Keith H.
    Jun 16, 2016
  42. Keith H.

    The Tinderlighter.

    Keith H., Jun 15, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,449
    Keith H.
    Jun 15, 2016
  43. Keith H.

    Running Ball or Moulding Round Ball.

    Keith H., Jun 3, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,901
    Keith H.
    Jun 3, 2016
  44. Keith H.

    How To Load A Muzzle-Loading Gun.

    Keith H., Jun 3, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,859
    Keith H.
    Jun 3, 2016
  45. Keith H.

    The Gunpowder Wallet.

    Keith H., Jun 3, 2016
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    0
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    2,531
    Keith H.
    Jun 3, 2016
  46. Keith H.

    The Shot Pouch (For A Flintlock Gun).

    Keith H., Jun 3, 2016
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    0
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    1,595
    Keith H.
    Jun 3, 2016
  47. Keith H.

    Faster Reloading For A Flintlock Smoothbore. Paper Cartridges.

    Keith H., Jun 1, 2016
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    0
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    2,062
    Keith H.
    Jun 1, 2016
  48. Keith H.

    The Cleaning & Maintenance of A Muzzle-Loading Gun.

    Keith H., May 28, 2016
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    0
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    1,805
    Keith H.
    May 28, 2016
  49. Keith H.

    Making A Hammer Stall or Hammer Cap for A Flintlock.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    0
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    1,502
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  50. Keith H.

    Flintlock Safety & Other Tips.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    0
    Views:
    1,528
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  51. Keith H.

    A Woodsman's Tools. Video.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    1,679
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  52. Keith H.

    Gear On A Budget. Video.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    0
    Views:
    1,681
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  53. Keith H.

    Meeting At Dragon's Claw. Video.

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    0
    Views:
    1,407
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  54. Keith H.

    Muzzle-Loader Choices-Rifle Or Smoothbore?

    Keith H., May 21, 2016
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    0
    Views:
    1,696
    Keith H.
    May 21, 2016
  55. Keith H.

    Tinderlighter Fire Lighting.

    Keith H., May 15, 2016
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    0
    Views:
    1,778
    Keith H.
    May 15, 2016
  56. Keith H.

    Making Spunks For Making Fire.

    Keith H., May 15, 2016
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    1,416
    Keith H.
    May 15, 2016
  57. Keith H.

    Reading Glass Fire Lighting.

    Keith H., May 15, 2016
    Replies:
    0
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    1,444
    Keith H.
    May 15, 2016
  58. Keith H.

    Augers & Gimlets.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    1,921
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  59. Keith H.

    Flint, Steel & Tinderbox.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    0
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    1,948
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  60. Keith H.

    Tools Of The Trade.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,555
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  61. Keith H.

    The Flintlock Fusil.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    0
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    1,721
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  62. Keith H.

    Gun Tools For A Flintlock.

    Keith H., May 9, 2016
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    0
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    1,746
    Keith H.
    May 9, 2016
  63. Keith H.

    Blades Of The Woodsrunner.

    Keith H., May 8, 2016
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    0
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    1,576
    Keith H.
    May 8, 2016
  64. Keith H.

    Gear On A Budget.

    Keith H., May 8, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,544
    Keith H.
    May 8, 2016
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