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Latest from the shed. 5mm 01 steel 248mm length,125mm blade. Filed bevels. Filework to upper and lower tang. Green canvas micarta scales with black liners. Stainless and brass pins. Veg tan leather dangler sheath with stainless and brass rivet. It all needs a bit more polishing and whatnot but...

This knife was made as part if a fishing rig. The idea was for a light but capable blade to accompany me on my angling exploits into the Scottish wilderness in search of pike. I honestly thought this knife would be easy and quick to make but I was very much mistaken. I spent an eternity chasing...

The idea here was for a light but strong knife for my fishing adventures. I wanted it on a sling for over the shoulder so that the knife would hang at my back out of the way and the weight won't be pulling my trousers down. I'll be hanging unhooking gear and a torch on when necessary or just...

I decided to rebuild my filing jig in the hope of achieving better results and overcoming a few problems I was encountering. It was make-do or re-do time. I'm not going to try to explain anything for now. I'll let you work it out yourself for the time being. A little bit more tinkering to do but...

I'm thinking about getting one of these in the 1-1.2 litre size but I don't have a clue about quality so looking for a little help. Also, does the base fit up inside the upper part when not in use? Any help very much appreciated!!

Arranged an overnighter with my mate for last Thursday. Camping and fishing till Friday tea time. Nothing new there. Been doing these trips for decades. We decided to have a bash at the trout in Loch Ba. Got there about 3pm Thursday and had a look around the water. A bit too much of a windswept...

I came across this shelter last Easter whilst out pike fishing at Loch Ossian on Rannoch Moore. Pretty remote country. Forgot all about it but I was going through my photos today and stumbled across it again. I was just wondering if anyone on the forum would recognise it? This is the very area...

Really just for anyone that may be interested in this sort of thing. I've been meaning to have a go at one of these for a years and I managed to find the time on Boxing Day. The idea was to make a simple,cheap and repeatable method of etching my makers mark on my blades. Nothing too...

I started making this knife over three years ago but it sat unloved as I got side-tracked with other projects. It was an odd-shaped off-cut that screamed parang and as I had a bit of a hankering for one here it is. Still putting the finishing touches to it but essentially finished. 5mm 01 170mm...

I've been showing this as a WIP on other forums so some of you good folks will have seen it before. Thought I should really post it on here as I know some of you guys like axes. I was gifted this tool by Nice65 on British Blades. It has served him well for over 30 years and has seen some hard...

Never made one myself but I'm just about to so looking for some inspiration. I was kindly gifted an old stacked leather handled Estwing sportsmans axe. It's over 30 years old and has seen some hard use. The handle has perished over the years so I'm in the process of fitting a new one and...

Decided to upgrade my filing jig. Must've made about thirty knives on the old MDF one. I like the simplicity and flexibility of this method so have put the old girl out to pasture and knocked up a new improved version. Well, it will be when I finish it. Anyway, filed the first two blanks on it...

Bit of a mixed bag on the weather front. There was a foot of snow when we got there so the 5 mile trek in was a bit of a grueller. Very remote country so anything you need has to be carried on your back. The fishing was poor this time but the scenery more than made up for it. we pitched in...

Finished this one this morning. 4mm veg tan with vinegaroon dye. Beeswax finish. Learned a little more with this one. I feel I'm slowly improving at the leatherworking. Need to work some more on the photography though Eh!:D Staged US style tactical glam knife-porn shot for fun! :D...

Hi Folks! Me again with another almost finished project. This one will maybe be a little on the tactical side for some tastes. First up I'd like to say a MASSIVE thankyou to Toni at Eastvillage Knives for granting me permission to make myself a Bullshark knife. An absolute gentleman and...

Far from finished but all the parts are there. I need to strip it back down and tidy it all up then re-assemble but I'm too busy using it just now and it works great. All metal construction. The main body and legs are 14mm solid square bars,the rest is steel and brass. Cam locking sliding jaw...

Used but not abused. Still in great condition. 2 sheaths also in great condition. I'm looking to trade for a GB small forest axe. May trade for a knife also. over 18's only.

Still in the box. Never been used. Beautiful reel. Abu went back to the drawing board to make this reel specifically for UK sea anglers. Everything has been beefed up. http://totalseamagazine.com/testing-times-reels/item/781-abu-7500i-ct-elite RRP £140. I paid £130. Can be bought for...

This was intended to be my showpiece knife but I messed up the filework and after that there is no going back so it was put on the back-burner for a while. It's difficult to continue when you know your error is unfixable. Your heart just sinks! But anyway I put it together as my new user. After...

Never used or carried. 3mm 01 blade. Stabilised dyed box elder burl handle, red liners and mosaic pin and lanyard tube. Thick veg-tanned leather sheath. I paid £130 for this in 2009 so that is the trade value. I'm looking for a mint GB small forrest axe or a Fallkniven F1 with zytel sheath in...