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    Woodlore pro knife

    Same here. I have done for many years.
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    Woodlore pro knife

    Controversial opinion from me.... Ray can't design a knife for love nor money. He can sell them for sure. But his designs are average at best. And in all fairness, and honesty, he has never actually designed a knife at all. The woodlore was a modified Alan wood (Alans words not mine), and the...
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    Solar powered firewood

    Angle is relative isnt it? Its never the same given the hour. So if they are set up to catch the strongest 4hours of sunlight, do the rest matter? Sure, you can keep moving them during the day... for diminishing returns. Never had a solar set up myself, but seems to me you can pick several...
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    Knife sharpening service?

    Get yourself a block of wood, half as wide as a sheet of wet and dry and 50mm shorter. 115mm. x 230mm. Glue some foam mouse mat to it. Cut the wet and dry in half down its length, and lay it over the foam. Pin the ends down (you should have an inch at each side) Lay the blade on the sandpaper...
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    Neck Knives.

    Glad it's serving you well Mary. :)
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    Withdrawn Archery. Bow Press

    No probs. Give me a shout if needed.
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    Solar powered firewood

    Great idea. Me likey.
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    Neck Knives.

    Smaller, lighter knife. Ususally carried on a cord around the neck. Very capable tools, just not designed for heavier work like battoning etc. Though i do seem to recall Mary using one to split a log down little by little with one of mine i made for her, that had a sub 2" blade.
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    Withdrawn Archery. Bow Press

    Thats how i had to do mine. In the groove just in front of the cams. Worked fine though.
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    Withdrawn Archery. Bow Press

    Mine didn't come with any, but i didn't need them. 90% of bows dont. Also got a bow (PSE Carroll Intruder) and 6 carbon arrows with Nap Thunderhead broadheads available too.
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    Withdrawn Archery. Bow Press

    I've got this one. Used once. Any good? https://www.clickersarchery.co.uk/products/bowmaster-portable-bow-press/
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    Authentic glue for leathercraft.

    I assume they would have used some form of hoof glue.
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    Track and trace ID

    Definitely an Aurochs.
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    Making a meat safe

    Guanciale Recipe!! :p
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    Ration packs

    Don't bother. You're getting ripped off. Its illegal to sell official mil rat packs. The ones you buy are civvie versions and 4x the price.