While living off the grid here in Romania, I learned that there is a list of hand tools that are a must living off the grid.
Power tools both electric or on gas, are very efficient, but sometimes you may wake up that you need a simple basic hand tool that will do the job in any situation, in case that your power tools brake, including self defense. So here is my top 10 hand tools list, that are a must: 1- Axe/hatchet. Now this 2 come in handy plenty of time, since you can use it as hammers as well. They will help you chop down branches, trees, build and even defense in case that is needed.
2- Pitchfork. Now, a pitchfork is necessary since you will have to deal with grass, collecting, use it to carry some grass to store or feed the animals. Plus that the same like an axe or hatchet, can be used for self defense.
3- Handsaw. Most of the people are used with a chainsaw, electric saw, or other power tools to cut wood. But a handsaw is always needed, sometimes you need to cut something where you can't reach with a power tool, sometimes you need controlled cuts.
4- Scythe. Now, a lawnmower or any motorized type of grass cutting device, help a lot to save some time and less effort for the lazy. But a Scythe still remains the king of the grass cutting tools. Some even made competitions and the scythe won. In case you don't have gas or electricity for a motorized tool, then this will always come and handy, plus that gives a great full body workout. Can be used for self defense.
5- Rake. Same like with the fork, a rake is always handy for collecting grass, leaves, put your lazy kids to do something useful. Can be used for self defense.
6- Shovel. Very useful tool, especially that not everyone has a motorized digger. Great for soft soil, cleaning dumps from animals. Can be used for self defense.
7- Spade. Same like the shovel, can be used for digging even in harder types of soil. Either for work in garden, either to use after using it for self defense to get rid of the evidence.
8- H o e. This tool is used to work the land, collect the crops, clean at the animals, can be used for self defense.
9- Hammer. A hammer is always needed, and is the best friend for the fingers, can teach you self control, or new cursing words. Can be used for self defense.
10- Soil Auger. This tool is great for digging holes for poles, shallow wells, can be used for self defense.
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