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  1. Zammo

    The Ultimate "What is this Fungi?" thread.

    I came across this this the other day and was wondering if it's Chicken of the Woods? https://photos.app.goo.gl/zArvfGpiKZMXRSC49
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    Good milk container

    I normally take powered milk when camping but what would be a good milk container for camping for a few nights?
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    Tree identification

    I thought so, at the time and harvest some bark. But then others were saying it wasn't. Does Silver Birch have the same properties as normal Birch for firefighting? Here's the bark I collected: https://photos.app.goo.gl/g4RoBE3yw5dsbAKq7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/bk1nqqGMMNBs9Mba8
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    Tree identification

    Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me identify these fallen trees? https://photos.app.goo.gl/yLuoLfDfML6hCJVg9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/RR8uaMwyewwb5FKe9 https://photos.app.goo.gl/pfg1MKfLWFHwncst9 Thanks
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Thinking about it I probably made the knife wrong (it was my first try), I should have shaped the scales so they continued a lot further and were only a few mm away from the start of the cutting edge, rather than leaving a good inch or so like I did. I guess I could always re-handle it, instead...
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Actually the more I look at other Enzo Trapper blades the more I think mine is just a cheap knock off, as the Enzo ones have that stamped into the steel, and they are shaped differently at the base of the handle. The reason I was looking at the Lars Falt one is I like that design and its seem...
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Yeah here's the base of the knife: https://photos.app.goo.gl/A8UkqTu9VW7fwpgb9 I might just give it a go when I have some time off work.
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Good to know as I think it'd take me ages to get them shave sharp. I attempted to sharpen the Trapper and that blade was so blunt it took me a good few goes to get it to a decent state. In the end I had to use the four sided sharpening block I had and work through the various grits. I then...
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Ok thanks. While I was waiting for a reply I re-sharpened the Mora and also an Opinel that I had and they're now both capable of slicing through paper with ease. Next step to get them shave sharp!
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Thanks! I'm going to attempt the Trapper today but one thing is puzzling me. The edge is quite wide (12 mm), when I sharpen it should I flatten the blade against my sharpening stone so its contacting the whole of the edge and sharpen the whole 12mm?
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Managed to sharpen up the Mora using the marker technique and the DC4. I think I now know where I was going wrong with my technique. Where I'm holding the blade against the stone its at too big an angle, so when I've had a better look at the grind I've created a secondary bevel on top of the...
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    I'll give the marker and wedge tips a go, I've think I've only got a kids magnifying glass but I'll see if its reveals anything. Thanks for all the suggestions. I just tried to sharpen my other knife a Carbon Frosts Mora, which should be a doddle to sharpen but again didn't really make any head...
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Just gonna reply to my own post, lol I just spent 20 minutes sharpening the Trapper going through the grits, then did a bit on the DC4. I did the paper test before and blade managed to slice through paper with a bit of pressure then after I'd finished my 'sharpening' did the paper test again...
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    I've got a sharpening block that my father in law picked up from Aldi (I think) it has 200, 300, 400 and 600 grit). Similar to this...
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    Will Butchers sharpen knives?

    Just wondering if a butcher would sharpen knives? I have 2 knives that have just became so blunt I can't seem to sharpen them anymore. I've tried using a sharpening block with various grits on it and also a Japanese sharpening stone and the knives are just ridiculously blunt, so if possible I...
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    Sports Direct reducing Karrimor backpacks

    Thanks for the replies. I'm after about a 35 litre pack. I like the look of the Berghaus and Lowe packs on Gaynors. Time to get researching!
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    Sports Direct reducing Karrimor backpacks

    Got the backpack and yes unfortunately its rubbish. Going to return it, I'm after a cheap daypack to replace it, was either thinking of getting this: https://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/canvas-stone-washed-back-pack-33555-p.asp Or maybe an Alice pack, unless anyone has any other suggestions...
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    Sports Direct reducing Karrimor backpacks

    That's a bummer. I'm still waiting for mine to be delivered but sounds like it might be an instant return. I have a Sabre 45 so I was hoping it'd be the same rugged construction as that, and a few reviews I read online seemed to endorse it. Oh well you pays your money you take your chance, online.
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    Sports Direct reducing Karrimor backpacks

    Just to heads up that Sports Direct have a lot of Karrimor backpacks reduced. I was after a daypack and picked up a Karrimor Covert Rucksack for £19! https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-covert-rucksack-791176?colcode=79117670 They have all the other ones such as the Sabre range and PLCE...
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    Does anyone use work trousers for Bushcraft?

    Ahh Ok, I did try them on and folded the hem in but I thought they'd just drop down with use. I didn't realize they're designed to be worn like that? Since I went to Screwfix I've started looking at a pair of their work boots to be used as boots for camping lol. I quite like the looks of these...