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    looking for a starter knife?

    Check out the 4" MUK (Mini Utility Knife) from the link above or try this link http://www.gurkhas-kukris.com/search/index.php?mode=size&mi=1&ma=4 .
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    Thanks to Celtginger (Flint and Steel Castle Ward)

    I've had some flint out in the shed for the last while, a guy I work with gave me an old file used for horses hooves, I cut a three inch piece from the file making sure to keep it cool.I ground the file flat. I struck the steel of the flint, I got sparks. Today after work I made some charcloth...
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    Camp knife

    I totally agree about not paying atention to negative comments, If we were all to do the same thing we would never see any variety. We would still be using stone tools and there would be comments like " where does he think his is going with that piece of flint, I don't like that." Well done...
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    Whoes going to Anthonios ??

    What do you mean Big Bow Drill, thats the size we always use only normally we have to use it on our own. Great weekend a big thank you to Anthonio for the use of his site , the use of his tools, the use of his Yurt, the constant hot water for drinks. Try this link for some photos...
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    Whoes going to Anthonios ??

    Looking forward to meeting you all. I'll be going up Fri after work.
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    Bushcraft courses in Ireland

    http://wild-live.org/events.asp Castle Ward Co. Down Northern Ireland Weekend of the 4th of October
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    first knife

    Wood chisels are ground at 25 degrees then they are honed at 30 degrees. Some knives may not be suitable but I know that I have some with a secondary bevel and have no problem cutting wood.
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    Information on wild camping in Ireland

    I have not hunted in the forest so I cannot comment on hunting . With regard to fire I think the comment Leave No Trace says it all. With Respect Lore
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    Information on wild camping in Ireland

    I have not hunted in the forest so I cannot comment on hunting . With regard to fire I think the comment Leave No Trace says it all. With Respect Lore
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    Information on wild camping in Ireland

    Coillte, Ireland's leading forestry company has a very good website to do with getting outdoors. They give information on alot of the forest trails and recreation sites that they own. There is a some very good information on Wild Camping and Leave No Trace Camping. As I understand it you can get...
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    Trains and Knives / Axes. BTP Official Stance

    I was in New York a couple of years ago and went to visit The Empire State Building. I had a Leatherman Wave with me on my belt. As I entered the building I had to pass through a metal detector to gain access to the viewing floors at the top. I walked up to one of the guards before I went...
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    Having a go for the first time at Making a Knife

    http://outdoors-magazine.com/s_topic.php?id_rubrique=17 If it doesn't come up search for ENZO or look in the Maker's Corner under Enzo Bushcrafters
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    where does your sig quote come from?

    I'm still searching
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    Your Favourite Bushcraft Word

    Lore. Need I say more
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    Victorinox swiss army Farmer

    www.swiss-knife.com
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    New Bushcraft book

    I went on the Primitive Living 1 Course from Wildlive last year. I would recommend the course to everybody. I think that Loz Has recently met Anthonio and done one of his courses. I have just received a copy of Bushcraft Skills. Its like doing the course again. Antonio doesn't know me as my...
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    WANTED - bivi bag

    If you did not get sorted, try using the contact details on the irishmilitaryonline.com/store site they have a contact phone number. They are based in Dublin and I'm sure they will work something out.
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    WANTED - bivi bag

    Try this, sale on at the moment very cheap http://store.irishmilitaryonline.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=22
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    MPV Bivvy Bag

    Sale On MPV Bivvy Bag I just noticed this, I have bought from them with no problems. I have nothing to do with them etc,etc. I have bought one, used it once, so far seems good but at these prices you could buy one for each time you go out . At 17.49euro about £11.90 plus postage...
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    Problems with Japanese water-stones

    Running an oilstone under a tap is not going to ruin your oilstone. If the oilstone has been used with oil the water will just run off the stone. Both oilstones and waterstones will give hair shaving sharpness. When using oilstones you only need enough oil to lubricate the stone ( it helps to...