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  1. Mal-J-Swaine

    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

    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

    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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    Amadou advice needed

    Yesterday I collected some horse hoof fungus, and it was about the size of a dinner plate but I haven't been able to get much amadou substance out of it after the removal of the cuticle and spores. But my question is what is the best way to now turn it into a tinder? Cheers guys Sent from...
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    Viking blowing horn

    As Father's Day looms, I've decided to get my dad a Viking blowing horn. I'm sure as many of you know the horns were used in a multitude of ways and by many different cultures too, but my father is confident that our family has descended from the Norwegian Vikings which is why I chose the horn...
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    Hey there, from the Garden of England

    Hello, guys and girls. I'm 16 from Kent and I'm really keen to pick up more knowledge to improve my woodland ways. Ray Mears is my biggest bushcraft influence and I went to a lecture of his in Canterbury, but my older brother can be credited for getting me into the woods. I hope to one day go...