Primitive Tools and Weapons

A Bola is a three-legged spider sling. It is made up of three lengths of cord attached to a rock on either end to weigh it down. These cords are bound together at one end. The three joined lengths, weighted at each end, are swung overhead and released just before the weighted ends are directly […]

Whatever kind of bow you prefer, be it a traditional longbow, a recurve, or a compound bow, choosing the right wood will make all the difference in your shooting performance and the longevity of the bow itself. There are dozens and dozens of wood species out there, and you can make a bow from most

One of the most important components of an arrow is the fletching. The style and material that make up this part of the arrow can determine its effectiveness and potential long-term durability. The fletching is designed to keep the shaft of an arrow straight during flight by making it spin as it leaves the bow.

The slingshot is a cheap and versatile projectile launching platform. It is an accurate weapon in the right hands and, with practice, will yield small game (and even some medium game). As a survival weapon it cannot be underestimated. It is light, easy to make and ammunition is plentiful, as simple as picking up a

It is human nature to compete, we cannot help ourselves, this human need to push the boundaries of the accepted norm or establish a benchmark of performance has accelerated the development of every single thing we manufacture, invent and innovate. Making the spear is the easiest of all the primitive weapons, in a survival situation

The discovery of rubber heralded a new era of invention and innovation. Human ingenuity would not confine itself to galvanized tires and rubber pipes. No, we would seek ways to use rubber to advance simple and practical tools to help us survive. Thus, the modern rubber slingshot was invented. This easy-to-make, easy-to-use weapon has the

For most of us, the idea of primitive hunting conjures up images of Native American Indians, African Bushman, Amazon Tribes people or other “primitive folk” hunting with the most basic of weapons. You would not be wrong; these tribes’ people have honed their environmental skills to the point of instinct. For the most part, their

Adding some archery skills to your survival repertoire is always a good idea. However, the expense of a traditional or compound bow can make them prohibitive as a contingency prep and their length and shape does not lend them towards compact, easy storage. But there is one option that can mitigate these shortcomings while providing

If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to hunt as early peoples did, then hunting with a bow is definitely going to be worth your time and energy. As an avid hunter and woodsman since my childhood, my brothers and I were out from early morning to evening ranging far and wide, hunting and

Slingshots are popular and effective weapons for taking small and medium game quietly, and also have an advantage in that they can launch various kinds of projectiles for different tasks. Slingshots have been around for ages, and one nice perk is that they are mechanically very simple, at their most rudimentary being nothing more than