Recent content by ADP8

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    Sharpening a bevel-less knife

    I'm new to the whole knife thing and in terms of sharpening, every post/video i've read/watched says that when sharpening you should hold the knife at a 20 degree angle (or so) in order to sharpen the knife properly. Other posts note that this is to do with the bevel. What I wanted to know...
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    Heat treatment

    Is there a way to safely heat treat metal without a professional forge? I wwant to make my own blades but cant afford the £800+ forges that are sold online. A small home made method for casual use would do. Ive seen videos of people making home made forges from BBQs and such, can anybody...
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    Heat treatment

    Is there a way to safely heat treat metal without a professional forge? I wwant to make my own blades but cant afford the £800+ forges that are sold online. A small home made method for casual use would do. Ive seen videos of people making home made forges from BBQs and such, can anybody...
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    Sharpening a convex blade

    Hi, I just wanted to know the best tool/gizmo/method for sharpening a convex blade. I have nothing to sharpen my knife with as I am knew to all this, so I wanted to buy the right equipment for the job. Can anybody please recomend anything? Cheers.
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    Comemorative/Engraved knives?

    I'm looking to buy a knife as a present for somebody. Just wanted to know if anybody knew a good site or place where I can but a knife and have it engraved? Engraving on the handle or blade is fine. Some sort of presentation box would be a bonus. Cheers, Adam
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    DIY Bushcrafting gear book

    Is there any chance one of these can be reserved? I don't get paid til the 17th and they sound really good. Cheers, Adam
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    Does anybody make ipod cases?

    I have an ipod classic and wanted to know if anybody made ipod cases? I am a new member so I can not post on the makers market forum. Just wanted to know how much people charge for them. Cheers, Adam
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    Knife Making Book

    Can anybody recomend a good knife making book/site/whatever aimed at beginners? I really want to start making knives but have no idea where to begin. Thanks in advance! Adam
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    Making a knife

    I'll post a pic or seven once i find a meat cleaver and get going on it. Thanks again!
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    Making a knife

    That's a great idea, i'll have a go at that. Cheers.
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    Making a knife

    I'm thinking of making my first knife (from scratch). Just wanted to know if the whole heat treatment thing is entirely necessary? It seems pretty complicated and hard to do so I just wondered if it's possible to make a decent knife without it? Cheers, Adam
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    Lightweight Gear

    Can anyone recomend any decent, lightweight gear that's also cheap? By gear, i'm meaning rucksacks, tents and sleeping bags mainly. Cheers, Adam
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    Hello!

    Hi, I'm Adam from Manchester. I really love outdoors-y type things and thats why I signed up to this forum. I've just started learning how to whittle and I go camping/hiking a few times a year. I'm also fascinated by outdoor survival/bushcraft-ness. So yeah, that's me introduced I guess...
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    Leads, collars and belts

    How much do you charge for the Moleskin cover? And for the custom knife sheaths? Cheers, Adam
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    First knife: Can anyone help?!

    Can anyone recomend a first knife? I want a decent knife that's an all-rounder and preferably a folding knife. I also want it to be affordable too. Any ideas? Also, can anyone recomend a descent whittling knife. Thanks for your help! Much appreciated!