Bushcraft Basics Series So, I've just come back from another amazing WinterMoot, and as ever, it was great fun, full of learning and laughs. The thing [...]
King among trees The silver Birch. (Betula Pendula) Genus- Betulaceae The Silver Birch is one of the bushcrafters most beautiful and useful trees. It [...]
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I'm always happy to review kit that keeps the darkness at bay, and even though I can be a bit of a torch snob, I'm [...]
It is great to have all the modern convenience of a Ferro rod, a lighter, or even a box of matches, but if you want to connect with history and have some fun doing it, making up your own tinderbox is a fantastic exercise.
Plastic is the obvious choice of material, and while I do have Kydex and the tools to work with it, that seemed a lot of effort. Fortunately, whilst mulling this over with a cup of tea, I spotted a bit of plastic drainpipe that I had used as an impromptu wood steamer a few years ago.
Heat treating The starting material in its raw form (as in a handsaw) is a medium carbon spring steel, that has been commercially heat treated [...]
Carving is great social fun for all and an inclusive task. Still, steps and considerations are needed when working with young children, and even inexperienced adults.
'After the failed attempt at cold forging a shallow gouge, I decided that it was time to turn up the heat.' Dave Budd shares how to make great tools from old handsaws.
Cold formed hook tools No bushcrafters’ tool kit would be complete without a spoon carving hook or three. Normally these would be formed hot, when [...]
Snugpak have come up trumps again with a sleep system to take a look at. Let’s have a look at what they have sent… All [...]
Let me introduce you to a man who has taken it upon himself to turn what he enjoys into more. What do I mean by [...]
The HS6R is a rechargeable head torch which packs one heck of a punch, a 1400 lumens punch. First view: The body of the torch [...]
Using various edged tools is common for any bushcrafter, so carrying a first aid kit is essential. Apart from the usual assortment of plasters and [...]
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This is a great activity with the kids or to just while away some time, especially during this lockdown when we're struggling to get out [...]
More tools from old saws! After writing the article on making knives from an old saw, I started thinking about other tools that could be [...]
Well, what can I say, it’s a brown bag that filters water! But, as that wouldn’t be much of a review, let’s look a little [...]
Hobby knifemakers often turn large circular saw blades and industrial bandsaw blades into knives, but even cheap handsaws will make decent enough knives.
