Recent content by Thijzzz

My two cents: I have been using the hammock in -15 degrees. A hammock is trickier than a mat on the ground. If your underblanket is too tight or too loose, you can get a cold spot onder your back. Also, on the ground you can pitch a tarp in such a way that you are almost windproof. That is more...

You can always go to the Scouts terrains, they are called "Labelterreinen". You can find them here: https://labelterreinen.scouting.nl/ In winter/early spring you can usually book a terrain without anyone else being there. Maybe the German scouts have something similar? And as Jorn said: I...

I'd like a spot on the reserve list. Artwork is ready (vector EPS). Size 25 x 25 mm. Possibly a second one of 10 x 10 mm

Awesome, what a find!!

@Gill: thanks! Giving back to BCUK as well, since they helped me identify the axe and the company. @Two Socks: Yeah, I was surprised as well!

Hi all, I've written a detailed blogpost in English and Dutch about an axe restauration project with lots of pics here: http://thijsknoester.blogspot.com/2012/01/bijlrestauratie-axe-restauration.html. I've explained things like rust removal, cleaning the head, making the handle to size and...

WOW that was fast, thanks! I'm planning a post/manual about how I fixed it up. What were they used for? I'll google as well but this is FASTER!

Hi guys, Found a rusty old hatchet / axe that I refurbished. It's marked C.T. Skelton & Co, Sheffield. It also has the original goat's head logo and a big "2" stamped on the blade. What type of hatchet / axe is this ? Thanks in advance!

You should see the vids.....some of those straight razor guys are close to taking their strop to bed with them.... ;-) (Talk about a leather thong there :rolleyes: )

Cool, I'm going to read this whole post for my next stropping action. And even a vid, yeey! All other vids/instructions I have followed come from straight razor sites, pretty good but still a slightly different ballgame. Mu 2 cts: green compound is easier to apply with a little WD40. - apply...

Got a Wetterlings 19" axe as well, performs very well. Can't remember if there was something wrong with the grind, suppose not since I can't remember. BUT: the grind is uneven - 1 side is almost flat, the other side is convex. Works fine but when I emailed them about it (thought it was done on...

Bushcraft mes Thijs (2) (Large) by Thijzzz, on Flickr Bushcraft mes Thijs (3) (Large) by Thijzzz, on Flickr

We got our stove installed last week. Something my and my GF really really wanted, and it's been burning every night ! It's a small Belgian cast iron burner, a Laxevaags Trianon. IMAG0067 by Thijzzz, on Flickr @Red: I'm kinda jealous at you for having a wood shed that size. That's about...

I can say the Snugpak UQ kept me warm with -5, and my sleeping bag was rated to -4 comfort. I did use an extra blanky ;-) It insulates really good and it's thick and windproof, that helps even more.

Wouldn't UKHammocks be a lot more closeby and therefore cheaper? I'm sure he can fit a zip into your HH! PS: Zip mod on HH's is THE SINGLE BEST THING you can do to your HH!