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  1. stonepark

    What are your favourite pocket knives?

    Dropped my Evo behind drawers this morning and not time to get out,so took my silver Huntsman to work today for a change.
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    What did you buy today?

    Osram Night breakers (H1) for the Duster as the OEM main beams are #### and yellow even though the dips are good (bright and white). Handy when off the roads to be able to see, camping\fishing. Have also just ordered some decent Cambus LED Ba15s to replace the reverse which is also poor.
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    Wood stove

    Not flatpack or light (1lb 13oz with ash pan) but for day trips, the larger sized (8 inch diameter) wood gasifier stove also throws out over twice the heat of it's smaller brethern...
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    Alone (UK) TV series. What ten items would you choose?

    Hence the big saw for efficent wood processing....
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    What did you buy today?

    There is the official Nitecore store on AliExpress but it is no less expensive than buying from Nitecore.co.uk or Amazon as it is western orientated price and margin wise. I got mine from "Original Flashlight Store" which is selling everywhere but mainly the Chinese market and as such operates...
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    What did you buy today?

    Nitecore NU33 direct from AliExpress as UK Nitecore prices have gone silly. £29 delivered in 12 days.
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    Alone (UK) TV series. What ten items would you choose?

    1 - Hunting (Survival) Knife - Multi Use 2 - Saw (Katanaboy) - More efficient than axe 3 - 550 Paracord - multi use 4 - Multi Season Sleeping Bag - cold out there 5 - Frying Pan - simple cooking 6 - Water Bottle - carry water 7 - Ferro Rod Set - light fire 8 - Fishing Line Set - catch fish...
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    What did you buy today?

    You really don't need an LEP torch.... ;)
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    What did you buy today?

    First Aid bits for me to beef out first Aid kits, vented chest seals and pneumothorax decompression needles.
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    What are your favourite pocket knives?

    SAK Champ at home, SAK outrider outdoors, SAK Evo 14 for office
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    Campfire ban being discussed in Cairngorms

    The scientific evidence is out there that in the uplands, between 60% to 65% of upland fires are caused by so called "managed burns" either for grazing or grouse shooting. The remaining 35% to 40% include all other causes, including lightening strikes, glass fires, arson, and accidental causes...
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    Using and maintaining a European-style Scythe

    The purpose of peening isn't to draw out the blade edge as such, this is merely a by product of the peening. The peening is "cold" forging the blade edge, hardening it (whilst leaving the spine soft) in order to have an edge that will hold it's sharpness well. Grinding (sharpening) the...
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    Children’s torch recommendations please

    For the 2 year old definitely something simple but 5 year old could use a multi setting torch. Energizer Eveready LED Torch, Extra-Long runtime LED Light, General Purpose and Emergency Handheld Torch, Black, ‎18 x 4 x 7.9 cm; 160 Grams, 2 Count https://amzn.eu/d/7NYfYk1
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    What’s on your keyring (and do you use it?)

    Right pocket on key ring no 1 - car key with tritium fob, USB 100lm torch, spare acme dog whistle and mini Manager SAK. Left pocket on key ring now - house and garage keys (6), trolley token bypass key.
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    optimus stoves?!

    Try the words fly fishing.... makes tactical look cheap...
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    Ideal size for a daysack

    I use a Highlander Cereberus 30l. Ideal as a day sack or an overnighter with basha kit for 2 season use.
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    optimus stoves?!

    Has she been shopping at Ray Mears? https://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/1340-Optimus-Polaris-Optifuel-Tactical-Stove/
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    Protecting saws and other tools from rust

    Short term storage (used on a monthly basis or less), wd40, gt85 etc. Long-term storage I use motor cycle spray on chain wax.
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    Traditional headwear?

    https://www.walkerandhawkes.com/product-category/menswear_mens/hats_mens/flat-caps/
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    The 'I've found a bargain' thread

    Not sure how long it will last but £23.61 Inc postage.... Morakniv Companion Spark Unisex Adult Fixed Knife, Handle: Red, Blade: 104 mm https://amzn.eu/d/eFEmZNP