Recent content by unijaw

Hey bumping this thread rather than starting a new one. I've just got my Kukri and I love it but this is my first time sharpening such a large knife. I'm likely to follow the instructions in this video >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vplOsEUgwIg which requires purchasing sandpaper of...

Hey a update! I finally got my poncho from Boliva. http://www.caserita.com/Poncho-con-Capucha-p93 It's fairly warm but really its something you put on in the evening if your drinking outside this one doesn't really have any warmth potential I don't think. I'll try using it tonight as I'm...

http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/features/types-of-fish-found-in-canals-and-rivers Copper_head has given a great picture. I found this link above from the canal & River trust of fish in the canals. Anyone got any thoughts on fishing in the Kennet & Avon canal between Trowbridge -...

Thanks folks.

Is it unique to carp fishing? Honestly I don't bloody know what fish are in the canal. I know they vary greatly in size. I've seen a few big ones. Anyone know what type of fish live in our canals?

I'm pretty sure there is a reel So what just a hook, lure, weights?

Hey folks I'm purchasing a cheap lightweight pen fishing rod this is what I'm going to purchase. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Telescopic-Portable-Pocket-Pro-Carp-River-Pen-Fishing-Rod-Pole-3-28ft-Reel-/370797640460?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Fishing_FishingRods_EH&hash=item565542fb0c What would I...

I think i'll look at purchasing a pana. Still concerned about the lack of finger-guard but I suppose I'll just have to man up.

On another forum with a bit more traffic I got talking with a bunch of American fellas which advised me on other products they gave me reasons as to why my choices where bad. My first one the 3 Chirra the beast is fantastic but the handle is very uncomfortable and is actually painful to use...

Another rather interesting looking blade any thoughts? http://www.khukurihouseonline.com/Content/Catalog/Browse/ProductDetail.php?PID=621461af90cadfdaf0e8d4cc25129f91|57404d

I'm also conerened about rust. I don't really look after my blades at the moment all I have is a mora companion. Seems a tad high maintence. I intend to be using it a awful lot. Will it simply rust on me after a long period of use? http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/Content/Maintenance.php

polished/unpolished what's the difference? As I said zero knowledge on this subject.

Right :p It was mostly because the reviews of it had zombie killers and heavy metal music in the background. This is a much better one. http://www.howtomakeonline.org/k9tHZMoneyL-gvT5/Khukuri-House-3-Chirra-Kukri.html They are genuine Khukuri the company was started by a ex-Gurkha and as I...

On reflection it might be rather heavy. If you folks do have any suggestions please do share.

Hello folks I am considering purchasing a larger knife and honestly I'm at a bit of a loss of what to purchase. One such knife that I have found to very appealing to me is the 3chiira the beast from Khukuri house. It appears to be completely genuine and a lot of reviews appear to be very...