Recent content by Parbajtor

I saw a YouTube clip where they “scienced” the heck out of the Damascus effect (self sharpening micro serrations). It is there, but it depends on the pattern and the combination of materials, but they did have a few really surprising outcomes. I’ll try and post a link here later.

Boker seem to have their 440C HT down pat. Never had a problem with their 440C blades

I’ve got a Highlander Hawk Bivvy bag which I use with a Summit Sleeping bag onesie and one of those next generation cellular compact inflatable mattresses (whose brand name I forgot and CBA2 unpack my kit). I’ve used it motorcycle touring in France and Spain when a tent and camp bed setup is...

If it’s used regularly and frequently,I think long drop composting toilets on rotation is the way to go. With my woodland (and it’s infrequent use) I’m using 2 x port-a-potties into bio-degradable food compost bags with an handful of sawdust and these get tied up and thrown on my 300litre...

EN45 hollow forged James Wood blade finished by me in Purpleheart, stabilised and dyed Red Stag Antler, nickel silver and fibre washers. Purple Veg Tan Sheath, Reversible hanging belt loop (l&r hanging) and hand tooled both sides. This has been used to carve a whole leg of Serrano ham for which...

I have Solo firepit ranger 38cm without the stand. About £160. It's great takes about 10minutes to warm up and then it's completely smokeess and you can keep 4 people warm. It burns about 20% quicker but laving just ash (and the odd nail) as residue. I've seen a guy on YouTube make one out of 2...

I have a Secura 1litre stainless double walled cafetiere that I use at home and when I go camping/motorcycle touring. 3-4 scoops of Lidl French roast and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Lush.

It could be Giedymin? He uses same handle construction and was making a lot of choppers from that BB era. He didn't have a makers mark when he first stared selling. I bought one of his modern bowies around that time

Whereabouts are you in terms of seeing if collection is viable?

Not sure how GF they are but have you seen the Huel Hot and Savoury Range? https://huel.com/products/huel-hot-savoury I was looking at emergency or meal in a cup type rations for motorcycle touring/camping or for when you just CBA to cook and this seems the most reasonable. They fill you up for...

The Adventurer -Hard anodised & cook kit please for me

Thanks for the link. I don't know why my BING searches couldn't find it. Perhaps the clue's in the name (Because It's Not Google). Yep, Google finds it just fine with the same search.

Thanks mate, howz tricks? Edge Matters seems to have fallen also although there's a facebook page

No!!!! Smoke and prayers!

I'm back, Budgie