Bushcraft websites
These are the Bushcraft sites in the Ultimate Survival Library, a curated directory of survival and prepping websites. Wilderness bushcraft — carving, cordage, primitive fire, natural shelter, and working directly with natural materials.
- A Woodsrunners Diary
A Woodsrunner's Diary explores 17th and 18th-century living history and historical trekking. The blog covers various aspects of period wilderness living, including skills, crafts, clothing styles, and equipment used by woodsmen and frontiersmen of the era. It aims to bring history to life by emulating the lifestyles and trades of people from the New World f…
- Adam Smith Knives
Canadian custom knife maker offering folding knives, hunting knives, utility blades, and kitchen knives. Uses premium steels such as CPM-M4, S90V, and 154CM with options for micarta, G10, and stabilized wood handles. Models include lockbacks, liner locks, and fixed-blade designs priced in CAD.
- American Preppers Network
Facebook-based public group with over 26K members focused on prepping and survival topics. Members share discussions, media, and troubleshooting on skills such as bow-and-drill fire starting and related preparedness techniques.
- Amtac Blades
Manufacturer of fixed-blade knives and axes for backcountry, combative, and hunting applications. Products include models like the Northman, Magnus, Jaeger, and Recce Axe, featuring MagnaCut steel, ferro-rod sheaths, and specialized carry options.
- Ancient Pathways
Ancient Pathways has offered experientially-based courses in wilderness survival, primitive skills, and bushcraft since 1989. Instruction is hands-on with minimal lecture. They now run only private group courses hosted at client facilities or land.
- Animated Knots by Grog
Animated guide teaching hundreds of knots across categories including climbing, fishing, boating, search & rescue, arborist, and basics. Step-by-step animations demonstrate tying techniques for practical use in outdoor and emergency settings.
- Arno Bernard Knives
Arno Bernard Knives manufactures premium folding knives and accessories. Product lines include the iMamba and Rinkhals models plus sheaths and related items. The site is a direct source for survival and bushcraft cutting tools.
- Artisan Cutlery
Artisan Cutlery manufactures and sells folding pocket knives, EDC tools, hunting knives and tactical models. Blades use premium steels such as CPM S35VN and S45VN with titanium or aluminum handles. Site offers direct sales, model catalogs and frequent discounts on survival-relevant cutlery.
- BBC – Wild Survival
A British documentary series that delves into both traditional and modern survival techniques used in the wild. Official URL: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes" target=_blank>BBC – Wild Survival</a>
- Boker USA
Manufacturer and retailer of knives including EDC, outdoor, tactical, and fixed-blade models. Offers lines made in Germany, USA, and by global partners with emphasis on durable, functional blades. Supplies tools relevant to bushcraft, preparedness, and everyday carry.
- Buck Knives
Buck Knives manufactures and sells fixed-blade, folding, and EDC knives for hunting, camping, and outdoor use. The site features classics like the 110 Folding Hunter, customizable options, limited editions, and categories for hunting and camping. All products are made with an emphasis on durability and performance in the field.
- Bushblade
UK maker of handmade bushcraft and survival knives. Each knife and sheath is crafted individually with emphasis on function, fit and finish. Site includes gallery, ordering info and contact for custom work.
- BushcraftUK
BushcraftUK is a platform established in 2000 for outdoor adventure enthusiasts to connect and share skills and knowledge. The community hosts various events known as 'Moots', which include the Summer Moot, a two-week camping event with five days of workshops, and the Winter Moot, a week-long outdoor cookery festival. In addition, the website provides news,…
- Busse Combat Knife Company
Busse Combat Knife Company manufactures extreme-performance fixed blade knives. Their lineup includes models such as the Hell Razor, Alpha Chef, and Team Gemini, sold via the main site and custom shop. The brand emphasizes toughness, reliability, and an industry-leading warranty for hard-use applications.
- Carothers Knives
Custom knifemaker offering purpose-driven performance blades, including survival knives. Designs emphasize high-quality materials and manufacturing for demanding use.
- Chris Reeve Knives
Chris Reeve Knives manufactures premium folding and fixed-blade knives in Boise, Idaho. Models include the Sebenza, Inkosi, Umnumzaan, and others designed for everyday carry and hard use. The site also offers parts, maintenance, accessories, and dealer information.
- Cold Steel
Manufacturer and retailer of knives, swords, and tactical tools. Sells fixed blades, folders, and training equipment suited for survival, bushcraft, and outdoor use.
- CPE Knives
Custom knife maker Paul Rasp produces 50-100 knives annually via stock removal and forging. Uses steels including Magnacut, carbon, and self-made damascus; all work including leather sheaths done in-house.
- Custom Feathers
Supplier of wild turkey feathers primarily for arrow fletching used by primitive, traditional, and modern archers. Also offers feathers for fly-fishing, taxidermy, crafts, and Native American regalia. All products sourced from legally taken turkeys.
- Discovery – Marooned with Ed Stafford
Survival expert Ed Stafford is left in remote locations with minimal resources, testing his endurance and ingenuity. Official URL: <a href="https://www.discovery.com/shows/marooned-with-ed-stafford" target=_blank>Discovery – Marooned with Ed Stafford</a>
- Emerson Knives
Emerson Knives manufactures tactical, EDC, hunting, rescue, and fixed-blade knives plus trainers and limited editions. The site also sells apparel, accessories, and offers training courses, a blog, and a collectors association.
- Fiddleback Forge
Fiddleback Forge makes and sells handmade knives designed for hard use by outdoorsmen, hunters, and campers. The site offers weekly knife releases, in-person knife-making classes, and articles on bushcraft and survival knives.
- Frontier Bushcraft
UK-based bushcraft school offering in-person courses from one-day experiences to week-long immersions, wilderness expeditions in the UK and abroad, and structured online learning. Instruction covers shelter building, fire-lighting, water purification, navigation, first aid, plant identification, tracking, axe skills and woodcraft with emphasis on self-relia…
- Hill People Gear
Hill People Gear designs and manufactures backcountry packs, chest rigs, and related equipment optimized for efficiency in wilderness travel. The site includes product specifications, packing lists, fitment guides, instructional videos, and community forums focused on field use.
- History – Yukon Men
Follows men living in the Yukon as they utilize traditional skills to endure a brutal and remote landscape. Official URL: <a href="https://www.history.com/shows/yukon-men" target=_blank>History – Yukon Men</a>
- Jack Mountain Bushcraft Folk School
Offers short courses and lodge-based programs teaching traditional bushcraft, outdoor skills, ecology, crafting, and survival techniques. Programs cover fire, shelter, navigation, knife skills, basketry, snowshoeing, and related wilderness crafts without requiring camping. Focuses on building competence and connection to the natural world through hands-on f…
- Jack Mountain Bushcraft Media
Jack Mountain Bushcraft Media offers courses and resources on wilderness survival and traditional living skills. The site provides information on bushcraft, canoeing, and homesteading, aiming to help individuals reconnect with nature and develop practical skills for living off the land.
- Jack Mountain Bushcraft School
Jack Mountain Bushcraft School offers online courses, a private community network, and digital learning programs focused on traditional bushcraft skills, field experience, and outdoor living. Founded by Registered Master Maine Guide Tim Smith, it provides vetted instruction for students, alumni, and independent learners. The site emphasizes real-world skill…
- KA-BAR Knives
Manufacturer of fixed-blade knives, folders, and tools including the iconic USMC KA-BAR. Offers military, hunting, and utility models with sheaths and accessories. Site includes product catalog, new releases, and commemorative editions.
- Kizer Knives
Manufacturer of folding and fixed-blade knives including models such as Field Mouse, Cyclone, Feist, and Sheepdog. Sells over two million units globally across more than 100 countries. Focuses on EDC, outdoor, and tactical cutlery.
- Knife Handle Supply
Retailer of knife handle materials including stabilized and exotic woods, Micarta, composites like Fatcarbon and Richlite, bone scales, and food-safe waxes. Stocks featured products, new arrivals, and restocked items for custom knife makers.
- Lorien Design
Custom knife and cutlery designer offering original blades, sheaths, and leather projects. Also provides consultation on sustainable trail design for mountain bike, hiking, and equestrian use.
- Micron Knives
Micron Knives is a family-owned manufacturer in central Pennsylvania producing precision knives from premium powdered steels with strict heat treat protocols. Knives feature lifetime warranties, user-serviceable hardware, and are built for demanding tasks including batoning, ferro striking, and bushcraft use. All products are made in the USA.
- Newberry Knives
Custom knifemaker and Journeyman Smith producing forged and stock-removal knives including Bowies, camp, kitchen, and axes. Offers bladesmithing and silver wire inlay classes plus an Etsy shop for sales.
- Online Bushcraft Courses
Premium online bushcraft training and resources from Paul Kirtley and Frontier Bushcraft. Offers courses on elementary bushcraft, tree and plant identification, and knot tying with video instruction.
- Perkin Knives
Perkin Knives is a maker and retailer of handmade custom knives including Damascus steel, survival, bushcraft, hunting, and folding models. Products feature fixed-blade camping and hunting knives with sheaths, plus chef and pocket knives. The site sells direct to customers with emphasis on quality materials and craftsmanship.
- Pirtle Made
Custom leather sheaths and holsters for fixed-blade knives and EDC tools. Offers integral drop-loop, cross-draw, pocket, and multi-carry designs for survival and bushcraft knives.
- Raven Armoury
English maker of handmade swords, knives and sculpture established in 1987. Offers historical reproductions, custom commissions and a dedicated bushcraft knife model. Supplies collectors, museums and individuals seeking high-quality edged tools.
- Reate Knives
Reate Knives manufactures premium folding and fixed-blade knives using materials such as titanium, damasteel, carbon fiber, and micarta. Models include the PL-XF, Tribute, GTR, PL-XT, Bushido, and EXO series with various finishes and inlays. The site serves as a direct source for high-end cutting tools suitable for survival and bushcraft use.
- Ryan W. Knives
Ryan W. Knives is a maker of custom handmade knives including the TORA fixed blade and karambit trainer models. The site also offers related accessories such as display stands, patches, and coasters.
- Snowtrekker Tents
Manufacturer of premium lightweight canvas hot tents designed for winter wilderness camping. Offers modified wedge tents, wood stoves, and accessories made in the USA with emphasis on cold-weather performance and ease of setup. Targets serious winter campers, guides, and outfitters needing reliable shelter in extreme conditions.
- Survival Hax
Blog with practical articles on survival gear, winter camping tents, custom knives, bug-out bags, wilderness navigation, and hunting safety. Covers tips for campers, hunters, and preppers facing outdoor challenges.
- Swiss Bianco
Swiss Bianco manufactures folding knives, fixed blades, and accessories. Established in 1995 in Switzerland, the company designs and handcrafts knives for field performance. They also provide anodizing and special-purpose items.
- The 7 Ps Blog
The 7 Ps Blog provides practical tips and advice on emergency preparedness and survival skills. The blog covers a variety of topics including food storage, self-defense, and disaster planning, helping readers develop comprehensive preparedness plans.
- The Art of Manliness
Men's lifestyle site covering style, fitness, relationships, social skills, and general self-improvement. Includes occasional articles on outdoor skills and survival basics.
- Tor's Bushcraft
Personal site by Tor Helge Bygjordet sharing primitive skills and bushcraft techniques focused on northern Scandinavia. Covers fire starting, shelter building, foraging, fishing, hunting, knife use, and related outdoor equipment. Includes both modern and primitive methods for self-reliant wilderness living.
- WE Knife
Manufacturer and retailer of tactical, hunting, EDC, and fixed-blade knives. Sells flipper, button-lock, slip-joint, and collector models designed by international makers with USA warranty and shipping.
- White River Knives
White River Knives manufactures premium fixed-blade knives in the USA for hunting, survival, food prep, and EDC use. Categories include hunting, survival, custom, and accessories, all backed by a lifetime guarantee. The site serves as a direct source for purchasing survival-relevant cutting tools.
- Wilderness Axe Skills and Campcraft
Book by Paul Kirtley on wilderness axe skills and campcraft. Covers tool selection, felling, carving, sharpening, and building camp structures with step-by-step photos and instructions.
- Wildwood Survival
The Wildwood Survival website offers extensive information on wilderness survival skills, emphasizing an ancient philosophy of living in harmony with nature, described as having a "wilderness mind." It features over 500 pages of content covering a diverse range of topics, including essential survival elements like fire, shelter, water, and food, as well as…
- Willow Haven Outdoor
Willow Haven Outdoor provides courses and resources on survival skills and emergency preparedness. The site offers hands-on training and online resources on topics such as wilderness survival, self-defense, and disaster planning, helping individuals develop the skills needed to thrive in various emergency situations.
- Wilson Custom Knives
Sam Wilson makes custom hollow-handle survival knives, bushcraft and outdoor knives, and kitchen cutlery. The site offers handmade knives built for real-world use, including the Diablochete survival tool, plus links to ready-to-ship U.S.-made gear via GearConvoy.
- Yost Survival Skills
The Yost Survival Skills webpage is dedicated to sharing outdoor survival and bushcraft skills. With over 30 years of practice and 12 years spent living off the grid in a log cabin, the site's creator offers his expertise in various wilderness survival techniques. The page includes a description of the survival school's offerings, emphasizing its mission to…