How to build a Trebuchet (Catapult) – Part 2

A Trebuchet (pronounced treb-oo-shay) is a medieval siege engine that transfers gravitational energy into kinetic energy – similar to a playground see-saw. In ancient times, it was used to launch (throw) projectiles including boulders, dead horses, and diseased bodies into or over castle walls to soften the defenses in preparation for invasion. On one end…

The bola is made from weights (typically heavy rocks) on the ends of interconnected cords. Bolas are especially effective for capturing running game or low-flying fowl in a flock and does so by entangling their legs.

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You can easily construct a suitable short-term bow. When it loses its spring or breaks, you can simply replace it. Here’s how.

One of the earliest weapons used by humans, the throwing stick, commonly known as the rabbit stick (or throwing club, kylie, or boomerang), is very effective against small game (squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits).

To make a bladed spear, use the same procedures to make the blade that you used to make a knife blade. Flint, obsidian, iron, or bone can be used for a spearhead.

Knives – their components, blade types, and how to use them for survival.

In a survival scenario, a knife is by far your most important tool. A knife has four basic functions. It can puncture, slash or chop, cut, and scrape. A knife is also an invaluable tool used to construct other survival items. If you find yourself in a survival situation without a knife, you can make…

A club, also known as cudgel, baton, mace, nightstick or bludgeon, is essentially a short stick. You hold clubs and most are small enough to swing with one hand (although a shorter walking stick will also suffice). Although they are not thrown as you would a throwing stick, the club can extend your area of…

An introduction to weapons, tools, and gear required for wilderness survival.

It is important to properly maintain your weapons, tools, and gear. This is especially true of your knife. You must always keep it sharp and ready to use. A knife is your most valuable tool in a survival situation. With the proper knowledge and skills, you can easily improvise needed items. In survival situations, you…