I would have to say it is a self reliance thing as well. Being able to make your own furniture, grow your own food in the garden, cook food over an open fire, repair and maintain your things with your hands and skills.

Imagine a situation such as Katrina, yet nowhere to go or no one to really help. Could you start a fire without matches/lighter. Can you provide a shelter with just minimal tools?

I would be able to find each and everyone of you after a months time in such a scenario. We would be the only ones clean shaven.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention, I do feel like I'm pampering myself a bit. Great evening shave, afterwards sip a fine bourbon, put a nice aromatic blend in the pipe. We can't always be the rough individual.

Kilowattkid