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  1. Corin

    What is better than a Barrel Knife???

    A two bladed barrel knife! I made this one for my father. I want one for myself as a traditional bushcrafter... Blades, spring and fittings: Damasteel Stainless Damascus Timber: Ringed Gidgee Ferrules: Sterling Silver Dimensions: Barrel: 4" / 100mm Large blade: 70mm Small Blade: 40mm
  2. Corin

    My latest home made Barrel Knife

    Thanks for all the great comments guys, I am enjoying making these, the next one will be something even a bit more special. I have been working up to it and now have most of the materials I need and more than half an idea how i am going to achieve it. Stay tuned!!! No and no plans to either. I...
  3. Corin

    My latest home made Barrel Knife

    Barrel Knife Damascus Blade, Spring and Fittings Brass liners Sterling Silver Fittings Stabilised Budgeroo root handle Ready to go for engraving of the liners. An original and the two I have made. Full WIP available here...
  4. Corin

    Barrel knife making tutorial

    The work in Progress has been started as promised... http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?175873-Barrel-Knife-Making-WIP&p=2228435&viewfull=1#post2228435
  5. Corin

    Barrel knife making tutorial

    Thanks for all the positive comments guys, I will start another one in the next week or so and put together a work in progress as I go.
  6. Corin

    Barrel knife making tutorial

    Challenge accepted, here is the one I have just finished... The latest from my shed... 600 layer Damascus blade, spring and butt. Hand made Sterling silver fittings, brass liners, and Mallee Root Handle. Hope you like. I plan on making another two shortly. Could consider a wip thread...
  7. Corin

    woodspirit carving gift

    That's a great bit of carving! I like it very much!
  8. Corin

    Hobo line

    These are great! Thanks for sharing the idea!
  9. Corin

    home made underquilt

    Awesome job mate! you have given me some ideas! Good to see your a scout too!
  10. Corin

    Some of my bushcrafty creations

    I love carving bone, but have not done any bone carving for over 10 years (other than in knives) I have lots of pictures of my work in that regard. and yes I am a member at BushcraftOZ being the local bushcraft forum for me. Great work mate! laminated!!! cool! looking forward to seeing stage...
  11. Corin

    recent commsion

    WOW that is superb craftmanship, if that knife has the best fit and finish you have seen that sheath will surely complement i!
  12. Corin

    Some of my bushcrafty creations

    Haha yes Graybear I succumbed at last... Its a busy forum over here eh, nothing like back home! @Whittler Kev, Thanks mate @SeaGypsy Here are some more
  13. Corin

    Hi From Picton, Australia

    Thanks for the welcome guys, I am amazed at the wealth of information on here, I probably should have joined ages ago... There is a lot of interesting reading for me to do!
  14. Corin

    Some of my bushcrafty creations

    Thanks for the positive comments all, @Alf Hi Mate, good to see you on here! I have been flat out running knife making classes this year just gone. Something like 15 knives have been made in my shed this year, but only the one from me. I am set to change that between Christmas and new year...
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    Some of my bushcrafty creations

    Thanks for the welcome and comments, glad you like my stuff! I have been having a look through the forum, I did not realise how big it was! There is heaps of great stuff on here! Hi John, the stone bowl is soap stone and is carved with really basic tools, hack saw, rasps, files, drills. I...
  16. Corin

    Kolrosing

    Wow! There is some fantastic workmanship right there!
  17. Corin

    Some of my bushcrafty creations

    Hi Guys, I just signed on here I posted an intro, but pictures better show the sorts bushcrafty things I enjoy. I am no master of any trade but I am not afraid to turn my hands to anything as long as it interests me. Sometimes I make nice things other times I make a mess, I am only going to...
  18. Corin

    Hi From Picton, Australia

    We have been getting a few UK folk on BushcraftOZ of late and I thought it was about time I had a peep at the original Bushcraft forum. My name is Corin, and I love the outdoors and all things bushcraft. Some of my many interests include Bushwalking, knife making, Blacksmithing, bushtucker...
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    bushcraft myths

    SO true and so well put!