Recent content by Pacman99uk

i used a metal file to fix up the edge and a double sided diamond stone (course/smooth grit) to sharpen the blade. i have an electric whetstone with a leather buffing wheel to remove the burr but you could use an old belt and an abrasive paste if you were stuck. to be honest if i were buying...

wow, really like those, thanks for posting. Think i will have to buy some leather and give one a go. did you polish up the axe head yourself or receive it like that? -P

just a tip for those of you using unleaded petrol in their stoves... i had an msr simmerlite (before the awful plastic pump broke & not worth the £40 to replace) and i ran it on lighter fluid which i bought cheaply in a 6 pack of tins for about £3.00 from costco/makro. It burns just as nice but...

yep, definitely sharpened(rather badly) with an angle grinder. shame really that they went for the quick/cheap option but i guess i can polish and sharpen it myself and i cant really complain on the quality for £20! I have to agree the steel is very good, takes a nice edge and chopped through...

yeah, i could run my finger with moderate pressure along mine just fine, its nice and sharp now though :D the sheath sounds good, do you have any pics? -P

thanks, ill give it a go with the wet and dry. think ill have to buy a polishing wheel or maybe an attachment for my bench grinder! -P

Hey Guys, Received my Husqvarna hatchet today so thought I would make a quick post about it (the other posts are of the wetterlings made husqvarna hatchet, the new ones I believe are Hultafors) Initial Impressions: Its nice but has some small issues. First thing i noticed was the new...

i have one of these too, its not too bad for the size, weight and light output. i think i paid about £6 for mine. make sure oyu check out TK Maxx, they have them for sale in the clearance section periodically and sometimes the gadgets section. -W

you could try watching "the colony" its a survival tv show but they show you how to render the fats (i think in season 2) from some decomposing pigs and use it to power a diesel tractor engine! quite interesting some of the stuff they do like forging a machete (season 2) and turning a petrol...

i use travel listerine mouth wash bottles, thick plastic and have a fully sealed top. -Pacman

received mine today too! exactly the same condition as yours, quite faded on 1 of the side pouches and main body and very faded on the other pouch, good condition and all the straps look brand new which leaves me to believe it was maybe thrown through a rough washing cycle which faded the...

ill definitely try the 20" back length first but last time i measured i had a 23" back length (6' 5" tall without shoes on) although that was measured close to my back with a soft tape (rather than straight down as a backpack would lie) out of interest what sort of weight are you carrying...

thanks for the link, i should of thought to google it myself! i dont think you will be disappointed with the pack, everyone on here raves how good they are, When/if i get my pack ill be posting a mod to increase the back length with some black webbing i picked up from b&q for 88p! just...

they accept £90, i was cheeky and offered 80 but they counter offered with 90 if that helps anyone..

wish you had posted this before you bought it! i bought one this month from the same seller on the 8th tracking number does not work either and im still waiting for my item. emailed them through ebay and on their email in both english and german and have received no response. had to open a...