The Svord Santoku
The Santoku style knife has become rather popular in the last few years - it's almost safe to say it is the hipster hunter knife of choice. 😉
So, what is the Santoku knife, what benefit (if any) does it provide, and why should you consider picking up one of the phenomenal Svord made ones?
An interview with Mike Rudling – the founder of Radix Nutrition
I have had the pleasure of speaking to Mike Rudling from Radix a few times now, and his level of focus has...
Power Breakfasts – two options from Radix Nutrition
Radix Nutrition provides a variety of options - and sometimes it can be a little challenge to figure out which one to...
Halal Hunting
Through my involvement with the Firearms Safety Training for the NZ Police, I am always reminded of the wide diversity of Firearms Owners and Hunters in New Zealand. Of particular interest to me, has been the feasibility and details surrounding Halal Hunting - what is permissible - what is achievable for Muslims wanting to hunt their own meat in Aoteroa.
Eating at Pasture: New Zealand’s restaurant of the year.
I do find it interesting that this year, Pasture came first, and Cazador the runner up - truly cementing this notion of...
The Performance and Expedition Ranges from Radix
What exactly is the difference between the two ranges and which one do I go for?
Simple Blue Cheese Sauce (awesome on steak!)
Delicious, and good for inducing cheese sweats.
Precision Nutrition for Hunters and Shooters
First of all - I have to say, I am not a nutritional expert, nor qualified to dispense nutritional advice. Consult an expert, etc, etc, etc...
Making Better Stovetop Espresso
Life isn't all about guns, there is coffee as well. I recently learnt a couple of things I would like to share with you. You might like to try them out as well.
Smoked Roast Chicken on a Weber Smokey Joe BBQ
The Grill
Grilling up a good feed on a bbq is one of the most satisfying things in life. It tastes that much better when...
T-Bone Steaks
I have fallen for T-Bones recently. What isn't to like about them? They are great value for money, full of taste, and have a bonus feature - the Missus will generally not be able to finish all of hers so I get to eat one and a half T-bone steaks.
The Novice Deer Butcher: From Field to Plate
I’d like to share with you what I’ve learned over the past three years to assist me with the harvest of these triple chaps.
Crispy Bacon – the quest continues
Like many blokes, I like eating bacon. Lots of it. Lots of different ways.
Venison Leg, Five Ways.
Making the most of meat.
I guess it's a dangerous assumption - just because someone is a hunter, knows how to kill, process and...
Connective Tissue
Slow cook tough cuts with some wine. We already know this. But are you interested to know why?
How to chill your beer. Fast.
It's Friday afternoon, you have just got home from work, ready to open up a beer and celebrate the end of the week. There isn't any cold beer. Fail time.
Homemade Venison Sausages
After taking my brother up to Balnagown to get his first Deer, I decided to 1, process it myself and 2, make some venison sausages.
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Hello from here in metric land. Weaponised Math (with an s, not z).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjnSVOu_yXk
By now, you have likely heard of weaponized math. Marc Taylor wrote this article outlining a...
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Range Estimation basics for hunters and shooters
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6mm Creedmoor Small Primer Peterson Brass
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