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I surprised myself just how attached I became to that kuksa. All the while carving, the thought that I was going to give it away. As it took the final shape, I knew I had to keep it. Kind of like gollums precious. My precious. Glad I didn't actually show the recipient it at any stage of carving...

Thanks. Its a mora 2000. Is the kansbol an update on the 2000? Spalted birch. Tried to copy the original 2000 handle. Did have a much browner finish to it, but sanded it back to original birch colouring.

Here you go RV. Never taken a photo of all my treasures together before. Made me smile, I must say. These are my woodshaping friends. Some are obviously not used to shape the kuksa. Some hand made sheaths and rehandled blades there too. Put my favourite kuksa amonst them, some might remember it...

I actually considered trying to modify a farriers knife after seeing robson valleys post about them a while ago. Actually bought one too. But never got around to fiddling with it.

Hey. I've a couple of mora hook knives, and mora small carving knives and Hans Karlson dogleg gouge. I also use a mini skrama occasionally for certain cuts. I can post an image of them all later if you like.

Hey. Been a while since I posted here. What with one thing and another, but now I've more free time to myself I'm going to try and form some drinking vessels from these two birch burls I was fortunate to acquire. Not sure if the 'birds eye' grain will appear once shaped, but I'm hoping it does...

That's good to know. Maybe the mowers mushroom then?

Hey everyone. Can someone confirm the identity of this please? I recently laid turf from a supplier and noticed these growing. Hope my fears are not confirmed.

Many thanks for your reply, much appreciated. I will more than likely come back to you for more wisdom

Hey. I've some scandi wool garments that I want to dye, namely Norwegian and Finnish army surplus, trousers and jacket. From what I've gathered so far, using a hand dye is the way to go. They'll be going from the grey, to black. Has anyone else had success with these good quality garments and...

Hey. These mate. not sure if they are available now though. Someone else here might know a contact over the pond that could clarify. https://bushcraftuk.com/community/threads/staight-outta-the-pnw-survival-strikers.136063/

I use them for vinyl gloves, also a couple hook knives that I've put off making leather sheaths for.

Thanks for the reply. I've a set of vintage bracht carving knives, they allow a pencil grip. Many thanks Wayland

Marvelous they are. Did you use a dedicated kolrosing knife, or adapt another small knife, like say a small mora, and adjust the grip? I've recently been carving a birch kuksa for an old pal who is still laid up with c19, thought it would cheer him up a little. The birch was very well seasoned...

Hey. Sorry for the late reply.. been dodging a certain type of human last few days :) Weighed the parks and they are 950g with the standard wool felt insoles.

Hey.. What sizes, dimensions are you in need of? I guess I should rather ask what you're intending to carve? I have a few bits and bobs lying around in my woodstores. Very seasoned though, so they will be a little tougher to shape by handtools than fresh green. I've a fair bit of spalted monkey...

Hey again. Not sure on the numbers for the parks, but they don't feel a kilo per boot to me? I'll weigh them when I get home tomorrow. Your idea of resoling the austrian boots is a good idea. The construction suggests it would be straighforward enough, and a thinner vibram can be easily gotten...

Hey. Have you looked at 5.11 recon urban boots? They are very lightweight, and look sturdy enough. Though I'd have to ask how they would stand up to abuse in the field, over a period of a year or so? I did order a pair myself from polimil, but they could not get stock in time for me when needed...

EDIT, just realised its an alox,,, silly me.... I would imagine it would still be a simple enough job to dremil off the rivets heads, allowing the removal of tools. Sorry I can't be of further help. Hey. I am guessing you want to remove said tools from the knife, and not add any others right...

This week, I'll mostly be eating.....