Recent content by Yorkshire Boy

I was at my parents on Sunday and there was a black out while we were having our tea. My mum got out some candles and I switched on the big Maglite torch which I gave them. I suddenly thought a battery powered lantern would be very useful for them in times like this. Plus a couple of...

I have one of these and bought it in a tobacconist in Leeds for about £17. I think it's a really good knife, the larger handle really makes opening bottles of wine very easy!:rolleyes: The large locking blade feels secure and is a very good food cutter, plus, the saw actually works...

Thank you very much. Getting to see them, let alone handle one will prove a bit difficult. I like the idea of the Mini, been so, well err, mini! That seems a very handy trait. I'm not a large handed bloke so I can't see the handle been an issue.

I've never tried to carve a spoon so I gave it a go. I bought an axe from Homebase, a Steelmaster. My excuse was that I was impatient to get started so just got one as soon as possible. The thing was head heavy, pretty blunt and not my cup of tea. As was to be expected really. Rather...

Thank you very much! :)

Thanks Leon. :) Now what epoxy do I use and how do I fill that gap? :dunno: Ha ha, I told you I was clueless! :D

Thanks for the tip on sealing the blade with epoxy. I must say when I read lupus' post saying that there was a gap I was rather disappointed. It's taken me a long time to decide what knife to get and in a few weeks I'm going to order a Wolverine. Not been at all confident with my D.I.Y...

Pause the video when he puts it back in the sheath and I think you'll find it says "Puuko" on the sheath.

What fish is this? Is it a barbel? Unfortunately I foul hooked it but it swam off very strongly. This photo was taken on the same day that I caught the above fish, is it an egret? A river carp on my ultra light rod, caught on free lined bread. A snake which just plopped into...

Thanks everyone for the great advice and funny comments! I'll take the tip about saving the cash and get the cheap belt and polish. Like I said before the F1 is more than good enough for me but I would like to get something more aesthetically pleasing one day. I'll let you all know when...

Thanks for your advice. First things first I should get a proper knife strop and sharpening paste. I guess it makes sense to sharpen and look after your knife properly. I've just been using my normal everyday belt and the difference it has made is amazing. A proper strop should really make a...

Thanks for the advice. The F1 is more than enough knife for me I know... But I'll have to give some thought as to what knife I'll get next.:D I would like a Woodlore clone, but as to how much I'll end up paying for one I've no idea. Any recommendations and price points? Merry Christmas, YB.

Before you condemn sport fishermen as cruel, remember they are the ones who care and pay for the long term welfare of Britain's fish and rivers. Which other water using groups pay money to the Environment Agency to pursue their hobbies? Anyway... Get yourself a rod licence and join the...

I'm returning to England in March. I would like to have a scandi grind put on my F1. Who could do this for me and what is a fair price to pay? The knife didn't cost a fortune and I thought it would be an interesting experiment. YB.

My lass has used my Karrimor Eclipse 30~35 coolmax rucksack, a few times. She complained that the shoulder straps dug into the sides of her bosom. I tried adjusting the straps but it didn't help much. I'd like to get her her own rucksack. Can people recommend something more comfy...