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  1. Tomteifi

    Opinel no.9

    Picked this up today from a toolbox in a local charity shop. The remnants of what was at one time, a valued knife. I think its quite an old one-as you can see the blades tip is somewhat differently shaped than your bs no.9 but, can't really tell if it was modded after purchase or not. Anyone...
  2. Tomteifi

    Wood roof shingles

    Hello all Hope we are all as well as can be and having a good weekend plus enjoying the various degrees of spring like weather; although its not exactly bajan anywhere at the moment.(other than in Barbados of course!) I would like to ask, is there anyone on here who makes or, knows someone...
  3. Tomteifi

    Hs2

    Hello all I would like to start a discussion about HS2 and how it may affect you. Is anyone on our site going to suffer consequences of it? Are you watching its progress? Do you have a vested interest in it? What are your views on it? Are you for it or against it? Will you use it? Tell us all...
  4. Tomteifi

    White marble pastry boaRD

    Hi Are there any experts on here please knowledgeable in honing a marble board which is lightly scratched all over? Its from an old wash stand and has been cut and edge dressed but not cleaned or honed and ideally, I would like to be able to use it in the kitchen for dough making etc. Don't...
  5. Tomteifi

    Down the line

    Got hold of these for next to nothing local to me. One guess what they are going to be. Pics. to follow on progress. Smaller one for my boy for knife making, slightly larger one for me for general metalwork also. Haven't done one before so any good tips will be appreciated.(Feeling much better...
  6. Tomteifi

    Leatherwork

    Hi Anyone got any diamond multi hole punches for sale? Possibly 3/4mm. thanks Tom.:)
  7. Tomteifi

    Vintage Nordic Backpacks

    Hi Anyone looking for a vintage genuine Nordic Backpack circa 1950's? There are three up for grabs today on Ebay one under £50 and 2 under £40. Just type in 'vintage Nordic backpack' and there they are for buy it now prices from an army surplus stores. Tom. Update=the numbers are dwindling...
  8. Tomteifi

    Breakfast outdoors

    Anyone ever tried to fry smoked streaky bacon and baked beans in the same pan?:campfire: Tom.
  9. Tomteifi

    Shake, rattle and roll.

    Here's an oddity for your edification, a real(not reconstituted) genuine Montana rattlesnake rattle.( It was obtained in the 1980's by a local who was showing a visiting british family member around his estate and who accidentally stood on the snake. After despatching it, he retrieved the...
  10. Tomteifi

    Flask

    Hello Is it worth buying a 'Stanley' type wide mouth flask(the one without a mug as its not needed) they're just under £20 on fleabay. Only going to do 3 day outings so far. This one is .41ltr or are there better options? Will be using either small alco or gas stoves or both maybe. Opinions...
  11. Tomteifi

    Avon so soft dry oil spray.

    Anyone else tried this spray oil? I've been using it for a couple of years in the summer both home and abroad on holidays and find it works excellently to avoid all insect bites as its active ingredient is citronellal. Non toxic and doesn't nearly choke me like all the proprietary insect...
  12. Tomteifi

    Fray Bentos hunger burster

    Hi all Anyone tried these? I got a chicken curry and rice one and eating it now for lunch-bloddy gorgeous. 330g in a plastic microwavable pot for 3mins. Could cook over fire in a bain marie-its ready cooked and just needs heating through properly. £1.99-see if I can get 'em cheaper and stock...
  13. Tomteifi

    Hazel sticks and the like...

    Spotted a nice, growing hazel branch yesterday on a tree which had been coppiced many years ago. There are a dozen or more similar branches sprouting from around the stump, some coming from the stump and some from underground. The one I am interested in has a most marvellous ivy branch twisted...
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    Who has got the smallest working torch?

    Thought I would start this off with a little un named chinese model which my missus bought that came in a pack for plucking eyebrows. It was attached to a large pair of tweezers but she couldn't use it as the light from the torch nearly blinded her when she tried it! (don't laugh) I now have it...
  15. Tomteifi

    Recommendations for an all in one mini cook kit for solo camping

    Hi all I would like to tap the wealth of knowledge here please and ask for recommendations on what cook kit I should obtain for solo lightweight summer wild camping. Just need cup and pot really-I think unless you know different of course! thanks Tom:)
  16. Tomteifi

    Unknown fungi

    Hi Second time of trying to post message and pics. of a fungi I do not know. Can anyone id it please and is it of any use in bushcraft etc. thanks. Tom. Tom. Obviously done something wrong but I don't know what! Help!!!
  17. Tomteifi

    'Ello from welsh Wales isn't it?(but i'm a scouser-calm down! calm down!)

    Great to join the Bushcraft UK community. I'm looking forward to learning a lot. Tom.