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I remember reading a while back about fermenting pine or fir tips to create a syrup without using heat so that the true nature of the fir is revealed in the syrup. I think if recommended Douglas Fir as a good one to start with. Has anyone tried this? Is it worth doing and what did you do with...

I have a pair of Black Diamond ones which I bought after an injury. Now I’m older and have a few more health issues I appreciate them more than ever. They also work as poles for my MSR tent and do collapse down pretty small for stowing away. They do help with stability for sure. I think the...

No complaints about this slicey little knife from QSP. Butch enough to cope with a bit of harder work too.

Plus one for vacpacked flapjacks. Homemade with lots of fruit & nuts. They are so high in sugar that they keep for months this way. Another bonus is you can break them up for porage & just add warm milk. I’d add some fruit leather as well, for chewing on now and then.

Strobe is a very good shout I think. The only advantage from the smoke grenade would be to indicate wind strength on the ground.

Good to know. Abbey are from my area in Kendal originally. Good quality products.

Received my spoons thank you. Beeswax winging its way to you as we speak.

Someone else said Mora or potentially an Opinel. I’d agree with that. Both good quality for the money; Opinel tends to be crazy sharp out of the box too. Get a pocket saw for the wood processing.

After having a few over the years I’ve only got one Urban left. I had a couple rescaled in Jabroc a few years ago. I sold the other one , a UKPK, a while ago & think I will probably let the Urban go as well. The blade has been etched on it too. Let me know if you fancy one.

A friend recommended Steinhart to me years ago & I bought one. It is a total tank of a watch & keeps excellent time. If you like something that is seriously functional give their range a look. I wear it far more than any of my other watches.

I’ve got lots of blocks of beeswax. How much do you need? Those little spoons are cute.

If anyone is planning on driving down from the Lakes or Scotland I’m very interested in a carshare. Otherwise I’ll be going to Edale by train. Obviously happy to share fuel costs by car.

I’m going as a volunteer again this year after having a great time last year! Expect great atmosphere, lots of nice, friendly people with axes and knives, great food thanks to Barn the Spoon and Robin Wood, loads of classes & workshops on everything spoon related. Good beer too. Some classes are...

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Good knives for the kitchen. I particularly like the pastry knife. Super useful & versatile.