How to Find True North Without a Compass: 24 steps (with pictures) Edit Article The Shadow-Tip MethodUsing the Stars: Northern HemisphereUsing the Stars: Southern HemisphereUsing the Stars: EquatorAlternate Shadow-Tip Method for Increased AccuracyWatch Method: Northern HemisphereWatch Method: Southern HemisphereEstimating the Sun's Path Edited by Jwoldsr, Krystle, Jeffrey A. Hawkins, Waited and 65 others Which way is north? Ad Steps Method 1 of 8: The Shadow-Tip Method 1Place a stick upright in the ground so that you can see its shadow. 6Stand with the first mark (west) on your left, and the other (east) on your right. Method 2 of 8: Using the Stars: Northern Hemisphere 1Locate the North Star (Polaris) in the night sky. 2Draw an imaginary line straight down from the North Star to the ground. Method 3 of 8: Using the Stars: Southern Hemisphere 1Find the Southern Cross constellation. 3Draw an imaginary line from this point to the ground, and try to identify a corresponding landmark to steer by. Method 4 of 8: Using the Stars: Equator Tips Warnings
M40 Project - 10 Cent Survival Knife All Text, Graphics, Animations, Video, and Commentary on this website was created by, and is the intellectual property of m4040@m4040.com. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is punishable by up to a $500,000 fine or 5 years imprisonment for a first offense, and up to a $1,000,000 fine or up to 10 years imprisonment for subsequent offenses under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA). M40's 10 Cent Survival Knife Is it a high end blade? Ummm... not really. Here's a better picture: Okay, so it's a piece of a hacksaw blade. When I reviewed Ranger Rick's survival necklace, I had modified the included piece of hacksaw blade into a shave-sharp mini blade to make it more useful. Hacksaw blades are VERY hard, high-carbon steel. Making the 10 Cent Survival Knife The pack of blades I got had 4 coarse, and 3 each of the medium and fine teeth. Using a pair of pliers, you should be able to easily snap the blade without bending it. Using the 10 Cent Survival Knife Good Luck!
How to Put Together the Ultimate Survival Kit Would you be willing to stake your life on your survival kit? I would. There are so many debates when it comes to the perfect survival kit. My entire kit is based off of three tiers — one that I carry with me, one that I keep in my car (and sometimes on me), and one that is in my home ready to go in a moments notice if I had to bug out. The Three-Tiered Survival Kit First Tier: This ‘kit’ includes those items that you have with you at all times. Folding Knife: If you’ve ever been in a survival situation (planned or not) you know how essential a knife is. While I would at the least recommend the Essential 3, there are a few other items you may want to consider carrying as part of your EDC (Every Day Carry) Gear or first Tier. Coin Sized Compass: These are those small, coin-sized compasses you see in many mini survival kits. The key to the first-tier kit is to incorporate it as much as possible with what you wear. Second Tier: Fixed Knife: In other words, non-folding. Third Tier: Conclusion