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  1. TinkyPete

    Firefly ferro rod for SAK

    I backed both projects on kickstarter, I have been very happy with mine, they are only a small company. They both work well in various SAK I have and also fit other knives I have like my German army knives and mauser bladed one. When I backed the fire ant I got some more fireflies and delivery...
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    Lords Wood December 11~13 2020 work party CANCELLED

    Adding your name indicates you have read and agree to the guidelines in the opening post. copy and paste this please. 1. woodspirits 11~13 2. Diamond Dave. 12-13 3. Rumpole Stiltskin 12-13 4. pieinthesky 11 - 13 5. MikeeMiracle 12-13 6. TinkyPete 11-13 7. 8. 9. 10
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    Bushcraft USA Basic Bush Class lessons

    Well done, I have looked at the thread on BC USA a lot when it was first posted up. And thought it was a great idea. Been doing them for ages just need to get the camera out and record things I guess :) I tend to get lost in the practice and forget to pick up a camera or bring one along. :) I...
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    Damian O'Toole R.I.P.

    Sad indeed a very good friend and great bloke. He and the family and friends will be in my thoughts on my Autumn walks. A moment of quiet reflection.
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    Surviving the Stoneage Channel 4

    I have been watching it up on catch up. I have really enjoyed it very educational and interesting.....please more of the same and get rid of soap operas and naff talent shows
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    woobie and wool blanket

    Yes, I have tried it several times, and generally it is best for warmer weather conditions. It is not just about the blanket and woobie, also what you have under you. When I have done it down to lower temperatures for trials and tests, I had many layers I used. Base layer of Grabber space...
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    Mid-Wales and the Borders Bush Camp - 23rd - 25th October *** IMPORTANT NEWS ***

    Work maybe calling me in, So mine it so much a case of being kept away....more of a case we need you to sort stuff out so come on in
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    Mid-Wales and the Borders Bush Camp - 23rd - 25th October *** IMPORTANT NEWS ***

    Work is throwing up a few surprises at the minute so I can neither confirm or deny my availability at the minute....
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    Frontier's Online Elementary Wilderness Bushcraft Course - anyone done it?

    The plant course is based around a full year so that you get used to seeing the plants in a year cycle so you can identify them whether from barks, twigs, seeds or leaves. As part of the practices you find an area close to yourself which you can easily visit throughout the year. It may not give...
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    How do you clean your swiss army knife?

    A quick blow to get the light stuff off it, then go in with a spare tooth pick I keep for just this task, and cotton buds too. Then a quick spray with WD40, G98 oil spray or even some 3 in 1 oil. The wipe down with a clean rag. I make I manipulate all the blades/ tools to make sure they work...
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    Black SAS smock

    I believe they both types it depended on the force and how much they were willing to spend. I know West Mercia police had a different version from West Mids police it all came down to budgets and what they wanted for their officers. But sometimes they switched types, I know from a friend when it...
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    Black SAS smock

    The police also had a black SAS Smock direct from manufactures as well in some forces
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    Folding knife with saw blade?

    Another SAK knife is the locksmith, it is a liner lock straight blade one handed opening larger sak with saw, 3 sided file, lockable large blade, locking large screwdriver/bottle opener, can opener/smaller screwdriver, phillips screwdriver(instead of the corkscrew), reamer, toothpick and...
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    Frontier's Online Elementary Wilderness Bushcraft Course - anyone done it?

    I am a member of both the plant ID and Bushcraft course. The lessons are very well put together with a video delivery and then you go and practice. But you can ask loads of questions and also the online groups are good. It took me three years to finally finish the main course work for the plant...
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    The Canteen Cup Confusion. 58 pattern

    The Water bottle does fit into various pouches some molle (Osprey/Vertus) some standard PLCE Pouches it fits into are: Water bottle pouch closed (rectangular one) Utility pouch Water water bottle open pouch (looks similar to the US canteen pouch) LMG 100 round pouch (loads of room to spare)...
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    Mid-Wales and the Borders Inaugural Bush Camp 2020 - Important Update

    14th/15th September 1.Broch - Camping 2.Greg & Alison - Camping 3. BJJ - Camping 4. Tall trees - camping (wife Jayne can join in the day) 5. Pjjcarroll - camping 23rd/24th October 1. Broch +1 - Camping 2. cipherdias - camping 3. OneLifeOverland Camping* 4. BJJ -Camping 5. Soldierpmr - camping...
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    Map cases

    The one which was recommended to me on my old mapric course was the orlieb map case or any of their document holders which there are a variety of sizes. I have been using mine for over 20 years now, and i find them very good and keep the maps dry.
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    LORDS WOOD *New venue*

    I will be there just got to work this morning but will be arriving this afternoon