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    Anyone use the 1700 tinderbox? How do you find it?

    These boxes are undeniably good looking but how suited to use as a box for storing tinder are they actually? While the look the part it appears to me that they aren't waterproof at all and I wonder how rugged they are? Anyone have experience of carrying and using one? I'd be interested to...
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    Seebees Machete? 23 1/2 inch blade swap for UK legal folder?

    Hi there. I have a pretty battered, huge machete that I want to get rid of. I bought it with the knowledge that it might be a Seebees US navy WWII machete. No idea if it is and it has quite a lot of corrosion on the blade. The marks are there but very worn so really impossible to see for...
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    Help sharpening a mora spoon knife

    I have has a Mora spoon knife for a while now which I have never really used. It was cheap due to some manufacturing fault and came pretty much blunt. I can't seem to get it to any kind of usable profile and am starting to despair a bit. Anyone got any advice on where to start? I've seen a few...
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    Swiss denim work shirt

    Anyone know where you can get hold of the Swiss Denim work shirts like thes: http://www.gisurplus.co.uk/shop/product.php/896/wholesale-bulk-denim-suit I only want a couple! Cheers
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    DIY Tarp. Tie outs or grommets?

    I'm making an 8 x 8ft tarp from canvas (which I'll waterproof later). I am thinking about adding either grommets or tie outs at 8 inch intervals along the edge. With a ridge line of tie outs. What are people's opinions of grommets or tie outs? Or both? I will be reinforcing the corners...
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    WANTED: Load carrying carabiners

    I'm looking for some load carrying carabiners for a strap and webbing setup for hammock, or suspending a lavvu etc. Anyone out there got any they don't need? I have some stuff to swap, leather, antler bits, this and that.... Message me and I'll let you know. Cheers!
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    Advice needed: Estate car purchase, economical but big enough to sleep in!

    Hi all. Just wondering if anyone can offer me some advice? I have been given some cash and hopefully will be starting a new job soon with better pay. I live on the outskirts of London and want to buy a car to use for trips out of the city and for holidays. I have about £1000 - £1500 to...
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    Carless wild camping Dartmoor. Advice requested

    Hello all. Just a quick enquiry to see if anyone can give me some advice. Looking to do a hike / wild camp session out on Dartmoor. Issue is we don't have a car. We can get to Exeter and then our thoughts were to get a bus out to a town in the park. I know the bus services are pretty...
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    MESSAGE FOR SAMON! Please contact me.

    Not sure if this is going to help but my PMs don't seem to be working and I am trying to get in contact with SAMON regarding a pouch I have made for him. I have tried to send numerous PMs to him but none are getting through. If you see this SAMON, send me your address. The pouch has been...
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    David Austin: Wilderness seeker dies in Scotland

    Not sure if this has been posted anywhere else, forgive me if so. Anyone know of this guy? Wonder if he was known here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2089634/Bear-Grylls-survival-challenge-man-dead-remote-Scottish-mountain-hut.html
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    Polish Lavvu poles

    I have two sides of the Polish Lavvu style tent but no poles. I was thinking that a good study walking stick would be fine for a central pole and would mean that you wouldn't have extra weight with poles. Can anyone suggest what height this would need to be? What height are the poles that...
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    Wanted: Boker Kwaiken

    I've fallen in love and I want one. Anyone got one that they don't use (not too likely I know). Swaps or sales! Here' hoping!
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    New sheath for my Wade and Butcher Boone knife

    I picked this little beauty up at an auction a while ago and it needed a new sheath in order to be a user. The last photo show the old sheath too. Mines a bit of a modification from the original. I also thought I'd drop in a couple of images of my modded trail hawk with it's small, very...
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    Wanted: Hand forged / antique nails

    I'm looking for some antique, hand forged, strong nails for a number of projects I'm planning. They can be a bit rusty, found in your shed, in Grampa's tool box, whatever. But I would like them about 2.5 - 3 inches long, or longer. I missed out on some like these recently and kicking...
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    I want to make my own bow

    Hi there all. I am keen on making my own flatbow. A nice compact, DIY bow for fun in the garden. I found these plans years ago (sure many others here have too): http://www.vintageprojects.com/archery/flat-bow-plans.html Anyone have any idea where I could get a wood blank from in the...
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    Used 22 rifle brass. LR or other. WANTED

    I have a small project on the go that may require used, empty .22 brass, LR or other. Not sure about the legality of passing around brass, I assume it's fine without the relevant lead etc... I have lots of leather off cuts, antler tines etc if anyone is interested. Thanks!
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    What can I do with this tin?

    I recently came across this little tin and thought it might be useful as a tinder tin/firestarting kit. I think it was originally a syringe kit, with the pop up test tube holder. Anyone got any bright ideas how I can convert this to a tinder kit? The clips might be useful for a smaller ferro...
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    Wanted: Heavy dutySteel awl

    I'm looking for a heavy duty steel awl to go in a bushcraft kit I'm putting together. harder and tougher and longer the better! Handled or with no handle! Thanks!
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    Russian poncho half tent. Can anyone confirm?

    I had a bit of a search around and couldn't find anything that answered my question here. I am looking at this poncho which is listed as a russian poncho: the images are pretty rubbish but the price is right. Not bothered about whether it will work or be effective as yet. It's...
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    Recent purchase: Wade and Butcher "Boone" knife. Pic heavy

    Also posted over at BB forum: I just got this sent through the post from an auction house in Cheshire. Lovely thing. From some internet "research" I just completed I think it must be a pre-1950 knife, Wade & Butcher sold the name in 1950 and the name wasn't used afterwards (maybe someone can...