Recent content by duir

Thanks, I already have the DD 3 x 3 so maybe the super light S may be good will take a look.

Which small tarp do people recommend? I want it for a shelter to sit under for day trips to woods so does not have to be too big. Preferably a UK compatible camo and lots of tie off points, light and compact for carrying. I already have the British Army Basha which is excellent but too bulky...

Custom handled pukko style Mora Carbon 90mm with Beech handle and hand made leather sheath. I purchased this from a maker in Ukraine but have never used it so it is as new. A super little bushcraft tool and excellent sheath. £50 tyd

Stoney Path Woodlore clone woodie. AEB-L 3mm x 4”. A stunning custom model made with 5000 year old bog oak collected from the east Anglian fens. Black liners, mosaic pins and part rounded spine which makes it a dream to carve with when pressing on the spine but plenty of spine left to use with...

Ben Orford Woodlander custom knife:AEB-L, 3.5” x 3mm, Olive Ash Scales, Black Liners, Leather Sheath, Matching Firesteel. A stunning custom made model in what I think is the perfect size for bushcraft. The scales are bookend matched stunning Olive Ash which is rare and from the denser heart of...

Yes, any particular model?

Ben Orford Chunky Nomad black liners Olive Ash AEBL part rounded spine (modded by Ben when he made the knife for me) for carving but sharp spine left for fire steel and the knife is usually used folded with the firesteel anyway. Leather sheath with matching firesteel £250 SOLD Roger...

Bison Bushcraft/Roger Harrington Custom Bushcraft Tool. Handmade custom item based on the Bison Forester design, Scandi Grind, RWL34, 3mm x 3.5”, very rare Oak Handle, Black Liners, part rounded spine for carving, part squared spine for striking firesteel, hand made leather sheath. A stunning...

I never understand a top quality leather boot needing a waterproof liner makes no sense. Thick good quality leather and proofed with wax is way superior. The problem with liners is once they get wetted out they take an age to dry. I have had a set of Lowa Patrol boots with no liner for years...

I take all your points about Paramo but I already own an expensive goretex for the mountains and really can’t justify over £300 for a jacket for the woods! That said the next one down the Pajaro seems to have pretty much the same features plus the all important hand warmer pockets but is quite...

As nice as the paramo jacket is I am not sure I could justify paying double the price of a Ridgeline jacket, especially as its going to be used in a rough woodland environment!

I am in the market for a soft and silent waterproof jacket. Needs to have large pockets on the front, good coverage hood and preferably hand warmer pockets. Do not want a smock as it is going over a Bison wool smock for winter so prefer a full jacket for ease of putting on. Will be worn mainly...

Anyone have a rough idea how long a custom Ben Orford knife lead time is? Is it a case of ordering then waiting? How long on average have people waited from placing order to receiving the knife?

I just picked up a black Sabre 45 from Field and Trek for £50 in the sale. That's an insane saving in anyone's book! http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-sabre-45-litre-rucksack-798024?colcode=79802403

$597!!! And I thought £136.99 was a lot! Don't mind the extra weight as durability is my primary concern so leaning toward the Lowas. How do Lowa owners find the sizing? I am a U.K. 10 in normal shoes do I need to go up half a size with the Lowas like AltBerg?