SWAP/TRADE: Lots of King Alfred's cakes (Daldinia concentrica)

[Androo]

I collected a large carrier bag of King Alfred's Cakes (Daldinia concentrica) last autumn (Only picked 1/4 of what was there, tons left!). They are now nice and dry - in various sizes from 1" up to 4" and many broken bits.

I was going to save more up for a BBQ in the woods which I might still do, but thought there may be members here that could utilise some.

Looking for trades of various things:

Handleless blades (to have a go at handling myself and practicing sharpening)
Whittling knives/spoon/crook knives - handled or not, old or new.
Spruce root cordage (fresh or dried) or any other root cordage.
Birch bark (large squares/rectangles or long strips)
Long lengths of Paracord (doesn't need to be 550) for tying tarps/hammocks down.
Long strips of velcro.
Metal files (For sharpening/re-profiling a small axe)
There are probably a few other things I'd like aswell, so feel free to make an offer in thread or by PM.

Happy to sell (via paypal) for a few quids. Postage will be charged at cost (depends on how many pieces you want)

Sample shot:

Broken bits:

Cross section of a larger piece:

Happy to answer any questions etc...

 

[treebloke]

Just so you know for future reference the are King Alfreds cakes.

 

[Androo]

Thanks for pointing that out, I should've known. Title amended.

 

[Phaestos]

Im trying to become a bit of a bushcraft pyromaniac at the mo, so im more than willing to buy a couple off you if that's ok?

 

[Androo]

Yep, sure. Although I think I'd rather trade these for other things, have you found anything interesting on your travels? Have an excess of something?

 

[Phaestos]

Not really bud. I'm still relatively new to this. I can make paracord bracelets and lanyards if you want some, of a better design than the usual Solomon or king cobra kind, but other than that, I only have cold hard cash to offer

 

[Bushwhacker]

I'll swap some very dry leaves and some twigs if you like?