Recent content by Mal-J-Swaine

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    Crosscut ID

    Hey, can anyone ID this Crosscut, no visible makers marks, riveted at either end, other than that there's not much to go by other than shape? Thanks Mal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Recovery of Asymmetric Scandi Grind

    Ahhh yeah, sorry wasn't thinking Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Recovery of Asymmetric Scandi Grind

    Hello, I recently picked up a new knife and whilst putting my own finish on the blade I've managed to exaggerate one side Can I recover this without putting a secondary bevel on the affected side? Thanks Mal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Oak apples? Plant ID

    Thanks macaroon, you learn something new everyday Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Oak apples? Plant ID

    Good afternoon all, I came across this tree in my local woodland but couldn't find it in my Collins British Trees book nor on the Woodland Trust app, I was hoping that the great accumulated knowledge of BCUK can set me along the right path with a correct name although Oak Apples has a kinda...
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    Budget Bushcraft Knife and Axe

    My best friend and I both use the condor bushlore it's worked without a problem for the both of us Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    3 NEW sporrans - Reindeer & Sheepskin

    They need somewhere to keep their mojo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    3 NEW sporrans - Reindeer & Sheepskin

    Haha! Beautiful work, I love the golden colour to it. A giant one next? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Elder bow

    Ah, it looked as though it was some had made cordage, never the less, nice work dude Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Elder bow

    Absolutely wonderful craftsmanship and finish, I do enjoy a good bow. What is the bow string made from? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Norse 'Birka' Belt Pouch

    Sweet work dude Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    A couple of Satchels

    Wicked pouches man, I'm drooling. I'm currently debating what to do with some soft leather I've acquired. Perhaps a sporran... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How to stop crows nicking seed from wild bird feeders?

    I'm not sure if it's any use, but a smaller bird feeder might do the trick, a tubular one that hangs from the tree. We have a couple round our garden hanging from a hawthorn and a willow, and we never have trouble with magpies or crows. And we get blue tits nesting every year despite the cats...
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    Amadou advice needed

    Cheers guys, I find myself being humbled by the greater knowledge of people like yourselves everytime I come here. Greatly appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Amadou advice needed

    Cheers Clouston it does help, I'll be doing this as soon as I get down the woods, unless is turns out too be artist conk like you said Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk