My family and I had a very pleasant Christmas Eve. No fireplace at my brother's house, but the old Tanenbaum was glowing softly in the corner. Mom barely showed that this was her 82nd Christmas as she recited the manger story while my brother read it from Luke 2. My sister-in-law laid out a nice ham dinner as we sang carols.

My son could not stop flicking open his new CRKT lock blade. My daughter was overjoyed with her bag of Merino wool and drop spindle. My brother and his wife were very pleased with the box of tea. Mom was pleased with the box of cheeses. My heart was warmed to see everyone so happy.

Today, I am having a quiet day of killing zombies in various games. Later on I will do a Merry Christmas video for my YouTube Channel. I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday at least as much as I am.

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RTAK II Survival Knife

What is the best melee weapon for doing those zeds in? A katana? Aww, c'mon. A kukri? Nawww, gut shots son't count. How about a machete? Sure, but aren't they a bit long? Enter the RTAK II.

This is a workhouse that isn't quite a machete but is way more than just a survival knife. 1095 steel, it holds its edge and stands up to abuse. Whether you are clearing brush or processing firewood this is the goto knife. Sharp enough for skinning and filleting, it is shaped well for scraping hides and even cooking. And when it comes to zombies.....

RTAK II Survival Knife

Corn Cordage

Cousin Zeddy tore down the lean to last night so we needed to put another one up. We needed some new cordage to do the lashings with. Farmer Brown had cut the corn before the Zpoc but those bottom segments still had lots of fiber in them.

We explore some interesting parts of the corn plant for cord making. Using the fibers in the internodal pith, we can make a nice bit or cord.

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