Alaska-BushRafter

Welcome to ALASKA-BUSHRAFTER dedicated to exploring the 49th State’s wilderness rivers.

Welcome to Brian Richardson's ALASKA-BUSH-RAFTER on Facebook dedicated to exploring the 49th State’s wilderness rivers, lakes, and seas with a ‘Last Frontier’ quest of self-reliance bushcraft skills. I anticipate that you’ll find this page has the life-force, true-grit, and frontier-spirit without all the armchair-expert, internet ju**ie, untested in Alaska bull-sh*t. I hope that you’ll find my pa

06/06/2025

04/15/2023

Who's RIVER-READY for WHITEWATER???

Six mile whitewater creature craft

09/11/2022

This exemplifies a How-To set-up/configuration for multi-mode carry and/or mounting for a Field/Craft/Survival Knife on remote-destination, Alaska river-rafting float trips.
Knife Selection:
Outdoor Series MORA GARBERG
14c28n Stainless Steel
'Customized' Multi-Mount Sheath:
6' Poly-Pro 1" Cam-Strap
Additional Knife-Retention features for loss-prevention
Ranger-Banding
Multi-Color Hi-Viz 550 Paracord Snake-Knot Lanyard

This is a go anywhere, simple, rugged, any season, high reliability, low maintenance, ergo-friendly, mild to wild knife package. It will provide dependable multi-application, easy carry or mounting options, plus loss preventing retention for demanding Alaska conditions throughout all 4 seasons.

09/11/2022

So far, I have to relate... BPS Knives hand made in Ukraine appear to be a legit, very high value to cost, and quality manufacturer by looking at my recent example for evaluation. I used 3-coats of ATSCO SNO-SEAL leather coating (for Fall in Alaska conditions) on the included (and nicely crafted) leather sheath. The grind is somewhat off-set (but not off-putting in terms of real world function). The overall grind and apex edge, however came well-finished and sharp. Spine is also a sharp 90 degrees. Hardwood handle feels proportional with good ergos. I'll be using it, and updating for further review.